Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has described the attack on Iran as “horrible.”“We are living in very difficult and unstable times. Yet in Bangladesh, thanks to Allah, the people are still taking the right decisions despite the instability.”Paying tribute to Professor Shahida Rafique, he said, “She always spoke the truth. Referring to the country’s challenges, Mirza Fakhrul said, “We have a long way to go. “We need to rebuild our institutions, strengthen human rights, good governance, the rule of law, and the welfare state. He also expressed his continued support for the institution founded by Professor Shahida Rafique.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 02, 2026 16:01 UTC