Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 17) inaugurated 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centres across the country.

She opened those in the fourth phase, joining virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban in the capital.

The premier has so far inaugurated 200 mosques out of 564 being built at a cost of Taka 9,435 crore all over the country.

She earlier opened 50 mosques each in the first phase on June 10, 2021, in the second phase on January 16 this year and the third phase on March 16 last.

The construction of the remaining mosques and Islamic cultural centres is scheduled to be completed by June, 2024.

State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan and secretary of the ministry Kazi Enamul Hassan also spoke at the function.

Prime Minister's Principal Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah moderated the programme.

Tungipara Upazila in Gopalganj district and Bishwanath Upazila of Sylhet district were also connected to the programme as the local lawmakers, public representatives, political parties' leaders, government officers, alem-ulama and common people were present.

BDST: 1212 HRS, APR 17, 2023
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