PM for standing by poor people instead of hosting iftar parties

 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all concerned to stand by the poor masses of Bangladesh instead of hosting expensive iftar parties.
Sheikh Hasina had earlier instructed not to organize large Iftar parties at the government-level during the upcoming Ramadan. She gave the instruction while chairing the Cabinet meeting at her office in the city.

"There is an instruction from the prime minister and that is, no big iftar party can be arranged officially during the month of Ramadan," said Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain.

Replying to a question, he said the arrangement of large iftar parties at private level was also discouraged.

"It has been said that if someone really wants, then the person should distribute foods among the poor people by purchasing the food with the money," said the Cabinet Secretary. "It's never been a religious issue. You need to understand that we mustn't be wasteful and engage ourselves in showing off." "Instead, you can use the money in someone's welfare, or distribute it among the poor. There will be waste of food and funds if you and I sit to eat. It can't be logical in a religious sense."

Hasina herself organizes Iftar parties and has the meal fasting Ramadan break with professionals and distinguished citizens.
Asked if she would organize such Iftar parties this year, the cabinet secretary said he was not the person to answer the question.