UNB, Brahmanbaria: Religious Affairs Adviser A. F. M. Khalid Hossain has said that the newly constructed Model Mosque in Brahmanbaria district will serve multiple purposes beyond being a place of prayers.
The mosque would serve as a beacon of unity, spreading the message of peace and communal harmony throughout the district, he said.
The adviser was talking to journalists after visiting the model mosque on Monday afternoon.
The mosque includes dedicated prayer spaces for men, women, and persons with disabilities, aiming to ensure inclusivity for all.
He mentioned that the model mosque has been built at a cost of Tk 15 crore. Although some minor errors and deviations were identified, necessary instructions have already been issued, and the contractor has been tasked with addressing them.
He also noted that there have been no reports of any major structural faults in the construction of the 10 model mosques in Brahmanbaria. While some minor issues exist, steps are being taken to rectify them by coordinating with the contractor and engineers involved.
The adviser was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Didarul Alam, Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department Saad Mohammad Andalib, Deputy Director of the Islamic Foundation Md Shah Alam, Secretary General of Hefazat-e-Islam Sajidur Rahman, District Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Mubarak Hossain Akand, and others.
Earlier, on Sunday evening, the adviser attended a discussion as the chief guest on "The Role of Scholars and Ulema in Nation Building", held at Darul Arkam Al Islamia Madrasa in Medda, within the municipal area.
