Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated a new financial assistance program for religious leaders of all faiths at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka. The event brought together imams, muezzins, khadems, priests, monks, and pastors from across the country. Rahman emphasized that people of all religions and beliefs in Bangladesh stand together in harmony and must not allow division or discord to arise among them.

The program was launched by handing over a check to Hossain Ahmed Abdullah, the imam of Bogura’s Baitul Rahman Central Mosque, followed by the transfer of funds to designated bank accounts through the IBAS system. Rahman announced that the initiative would gradually extend financial support to khatibs, imams, muezzins, and other religious figures nationwide. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the financial and social security of all citizens, regardless of religion or profession.

The initiative marks a state-backed effort to promote interfaith solidarity and provide economic support to religious service providers across Bangladesh.