Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain today addressed the ‘Hifzul Qur’an Award 2025’ ceremony at Shaheed Abu Sayeed International Convention Center in city’s Shahbagh. Photo: PID

DHAKA, Nov 19, 2025 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain today said women population should be included in development process because the country cannot march forward leaving them behind.

“Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) brought social changes and governed the state along with Hazrat Khadija (RA) and Hazrat Ayesha (RA),” he said while addressing the ‘Hifzul Qur’an Award 2025’ ceremony at Shaheed Abu Sayeed International Convention Center in city’s Shahbagh area.

“Women were even seen in the battlefield, if we are able to educate our mothers, sisters, and daughters as Hafezas, Alimas, Muhaddithas, doctors, technologists and scientists, they will be able to play significant roles in the society and the state,” he said.

The adviser further said, “We dream of a new day, there will be no more division, we must move forward together. The Nibras Madrasah can serve as a milestone in fulfilling the dream of a welfare state based on Islamic ideals”. 

Calling for treating people with respect, Dr. Khalid said, “If I do not respect someone, I cannot expect respect from them. If I throw a stone, I must be prepared to be hit back.”

He urged everyone to refrain from backbiting, gossip and slander. 

Presided over by chairman of the madrasah management committee Principal Maulana Muhammad Zainul Abedin, Allama Sayyid Anowar Hossain Taher Ahmadi Jaber? Al-Madani, Khatib of the Andarkilla Shahi Jame Mosque in Chattogram was present as the keynote speaker.

Muhammad Muniruzzaman Bhuiyan, Joint Secretary of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division, Professor Miah Md. Nurul Haque, Chairman of the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, Shaykhul Qurra Hafiz Qari Abdul Haq, Chairman of Huffazul Qur’an Foundation Bangladesh and Maulana Shah Muhammad Wali Ullah, Secretary General of Nibras Foundation Bangladesh, were present at the function as special guests.

Later, the adviser presented crests to 167 students including 132 boys and 35 girls of the madrasah.