Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 18, 2026 (BSS)- Newly-appointed Minister for Cultural AffairsNitai Roy Chowdhury and State Minister Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam todayexchanged views with officials of departments and agencies under the Ministryof Cultural Affairs. Addressing the meeting, Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury said culture is the maindriving force of a country. He also said the Ministry of Cultural Affairs should be taken to such aposition where a life-oriented culture can be developed. Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Md Mofidur Rahman delivered thewelcome address at the meeting.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 18, 2026 15:12 UTC