President hosts Iftar for ulema, FFs, orphans

DHAKA, May 20, 2018 (BSS) - President M Abdul Hamid today hosted an Iftar party for alem-ulema (Islamic scholars), freedom fighters, family members of Birshresthas, orphans, and Bangabhaban officials and employees.

Before the Iftar, the president exchanged pleasantries with the guests and enquired about their well-being at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban.

Earlier, a special munajat was offered seeking divine blessings for continued peace, progress and prosperity of the country. Pesh Imam of Bangabhaban Jame Mosque Maulana M Saiful Kabir conducted the munajat.

Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, a good number of war-wounded freedom fighters, country's eminent Islamic scholars, orphans from different child homes, and officials and employees of the Bangabhaban attended the Iftar party.

The President's family members were present on the occasion.