Chattogram bureau: The religious affairs adviser AFM Khalid Hossain of the interim government visited Al Jamiatul Islamia Obaidia Nanupur, the ancient religious educational institution of Fatichari, Chattogram.
On Monday (October 14), the authorities organized a reception to mark his arrival at the Jamia. The students of the madrasa welcomed the guest by chanting slogans.
Principal of Jamia Maulana Salah Uddin Nanupuri gave a special honor crest to the chief guest on the occasion.
During the reception, the religious adviser said that Jamia Obaidiya has been providing religious services for many years. Lakhs of students are engaged in the service of religion all over Bangladesh after leaving this madrasa. The teachers of this Jamia are highly experienced, skilled and knowledgeable scholars. The valuable service you are rendering by acquiring knowledge from them and imparting that knowledge will be written in golden letters in the pages of history.
The religious adviser also said, 'We have taken the responsibility of running the state at a very critical time. We have no reserve. We have taken responsibility at a time of deteriorating law and order in the country, the situation is slowly improving with your help. Mutual love is growing. We have gained the trust of the people. We don't have much time. We did not come to rule the country. We have come to clear the way for those who will lead the country in the future.
AFM Khalid Hossain said, people's expectations are high towards us. You strengthen our hands. Stand by us. We may make mistakes. Please advise us. We want to move towards the greater good. If we fail this country will fail. If for some reason we fail to reach the target, the country will face disaster.
Stating that we are slowly going towards the elections, the religious adviser said, we are slowly going towards the elections. We will update the voter list. We will decorate the election commission. When the situation is normal, we will organize the national elections. In the past many people of this country did not see the voting. Now you can vote for the candidate of your choice from 8 AM to 4 PM during daylight hours. We will leave by handing over power to the candidate chosen by your vote.
Nanupur Jamia Obaidiya Madrasa Director General Allama Shah Salauddin Nanupuri presided over the reception as special guests, Allama Mueeddin Nischintapuri, Allama Rafiq, Allama Qutubuddin Nanupuri, UNO Mozammel Haque Chowdhury of Fatikchari and others.
At the end of the program, Jamia Director Maulana Salahuddin Nanupuri led a special prayer seeking the welfare of the country and the nation. After the prayers, the religious advisor visited the grave of Jamia's former director, Qutb Alam Allama Shah Zamiruddin Nanupuri (RA). After visiting the activities of the madrasa, he expressed his satisfaction and advised the students to concentrate on their studies.