Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated a government honorarium program for imams, muezzins, and leaders of various faiths across the country. The initiative was described as a milestone for religious harmony and social security. Following the announcement, Sargis Alam, chief organizer (northern region) of the National Citizens Party (NCP), publicly thanked the prime minister in a Facebook post on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

According to the program details, 4,908 mosques, 990 temples, 144 Buddhist monasteries, and 396 churches are included in the first phase. Under the pilot project, each mosque will receive 10,000 taka, distributed among the imam, muezzin, and khadem. Each temple, monastery, and church will receive 8,000 taka, shared among their respective religious leaders and assistants.

The initiative aims to strengthen interfaith respect and provide financial recognition to religious service providers, marking a new step in the government’s approach to promoting social inclusion and religious coexistence.