State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Friday urged authorities to maintain law and order and prevent mob formation, while also keeping commodity prices under control during Ramadan. Speaking at an views exchange meeting with government officials and employees at the conference room of the Faridpur deputy commissioner’s office, she said: “Attention must be paid so that a mob is not formed. During Ramadan, commodity prices must be kept at a tolerable level, and security must be ensured for everyone regardless of political affiliation. The meeting was chaired by Faridpur Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Kamrul Hasan Mollah. Special guest speeches were delivered by Faridpur-4 Member of Parliament Shahidul Islam Babul.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 20, 2026 15:55 UTC