President for reflecting significance of Ramadan in society 

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has greeted the countrymen as well as global Muslim Ummah as the holy month of Ramadan begins Tuesday.

In a message President Shahabuddin said, “This holy month brings a unique opportunity of getting closer to the Almighty Allah and attaining taqwa (fear of Allah) . . . the month is being observed by the world Muslim community with due dignity and religious solemnity to attain self-restraint, self-purification and forgiveness.”

The Head of the State said the fasting plays a vital role in establishing sympathy, amity and brotherhood among all, including the rich and the poor.

Noting that it is the responsibility of all to protect the sanctity of Ramadan, he hoped that everyone would contribute to the formation of a peaceful society by realizing the significance of fasting and reflecting it in the lives of individuals as well as the society.

Referring to the war and various socio-political crises, the President said the world economy has fallen into recession while Bangladesh is also suffering economically.

He urged the rich and well-off people of the society to extend their helping hands for poor people of the country during the month of Ramadan.

The President specially requested country’s business community to ensure the supply of essentials daily, including foodstuff and keep the prices within the people’s purchasing capacity during the holy month of Ramadan.

At the same time, President Shahabuddin called upon the affluent people of the society to come forward to help the helpless, distressed and poor people.

Inputs taken from BSS