United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to avoid holding large and lavish Iftar parties this year considering the overall situation in the country. However, he will attend two Iftar gatherings at State Guest House Jamuna in honour of diplomats and orphans, religious scholars and ulema. Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon shared the information on Thursday. He said, “Considering the overall situation in the country, the Prime Minister will host only two Iftar gatherings — one on March 6 in honour of diplomats and another on March 7 in honour of orphans, religious scholars, ulema and mashayekh. Both events will be held at Jamuna.” PM orders opening language training centres to prepare workforce for overseas jobs The Additional Press Secretary said Iftar programmes scheduled for March 8 in honour of politicians and March 10 for journalists from the media at the State Guest House Jamuna have been cancelled considering the overall situation. After assuming office as Prime Minister this year, Tarique Rahman has been breaking his fast at home with his family instead of hosting large state iftar events.