Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has directed madrasa principals and teachers to be vigilant to prevent misinterpretation of Islam.
She gave the directive as the chief guest at a virtual discussion, organized by the Islamic Arabic University on Sunday, on the occasion of the 46th death anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day.
The Minister discussed the multi-faceted steps taken by Bangabandhu so that everyone can follow Islam not only in personal life but also in national life. She highlighted the importance of practicing knowledge by quoting verses from the Holy Quran. At the same time, reminding the ideals of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) she drew the attention of the principals to prevent any misinterpretation in the name of Islam.
Presided by Islamic Arabic University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ahsan Ullah, the event also had Deputy Minister of Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, Secretary of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) Mahbub Hossain, Technical and Madrasa Education Secretary Aminul Islam Khan, University Grants Commission member Prof Muhammad Alamgir and DSHE Additional Secretary (University Branch) AKM Aftab Hossain Pramanik as special guests.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Minister for Education said, "There are many ethnic groups who have no state and are still struggling for a long time to establish one. The Father of our Nation has left us a state, which is a matter of good fortune for us.”
He further said that madrasa students should be enriched in knowledge of Bengali, Arabic and English languages. He urged the principals to lay emphasis on the development of the nation and the country, especially getting the students skilled in Arabic.
The virtual meeting was also attended by the principals of Fazil and Kamil Madrasas affiliated to the Islamic Arabic University. In addition, the university's treasurer SM Ehsan Kabir, Controller of Examinations Professor SM Gausul Azam, Deputy Director (Planning and Development) Md Rafiq Al Mamun joined among others.
After the discussion, prayers were held for the souls of all the martyrs of August 15, including the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Fazilatunnessa Mujib.
