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Thursday | October 22, 2026 | Dhaka

Afroza for collective efforts to fulfill people’s expectations

 BSS
 Published: 12:05 AM, 22 October 2026

Food Minister Afroza Khanam on Wednesday said fulfilling people’s expectations requires unity among all and collective efforts beyond party lines.

“Serving the people of the country irrespective of religion and caste is the primary responsibility of public representatives… If we are divided and engage in conflicts among ourselves, it’ll harm the people, the party and the area,” she said.

To on Wednesday end, she requested everyone to practice tolerance, mutual respect and harmony.
Afroza made the remarks while visiting various Durga Puja mandaps in Singair, Harirampur, Shibalaya and Daulatpur upazilas of the district, said an official handout.

During the visits, she extended greetings to the Hindu community members on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja and Bijoya Dashami.

The minister said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman himself is visiting different districts of the country and inquiring about the well-being of members of the Hindu community.

At the same time, she said, the Prime Minister had instructed public representatives to inquire about the Hindu community in their respective districts, identify whether they were facing any problems and take necessary initiatives to resolve those problems.

Noting that she has reached her current position with the love of the people of Manikganj and the cooperation of party leaders and activists, Afroza expressed her determination to properly discharge her entrusted responsibilities while upholding the trust and love of the people.

Referring to the government’s sincerity in fulfilling people’s expectations and aspirations, she said, “We are all people of Bangladesh. As we love our country, we must work together for the development of the country and the welfare of its people.”

Praising the communal harmony in Manikganj, the minister said the people of the district maintain an excellent relationship of mutual goodwill and harmony.

“The spontaneous presence and cooperation of members of the Muslim community at various Puja mandaps is a shining example of on Wednesday harmony. Such peaceful coexistence and bonds of harmony must be maintained in the future as well,” she said.

Regarding the upcoming local government election, Afroza said elections will be held at the union level in the days coming ahead. She urged everyone to vote for and elect competent candidates in the election.
At the same time, the minister stressed the need to maintain mutual respect, tolerance and unity despite political differences.

Representatives of various Puja mandaps raised different demands related to local problems and development during the visits. The minister agreed with the demands and assured them that the issues be addressed gradually. Local administration officials and BNP and Hindu community leaders were present during the visits.