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CUMILLA, March 14, 2026 (BSS) - Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid today said people of the country now expect a well-governed and prosperous Bangladesh after a long struggle and movement that created an opportunity for real change.

"BNP formed the government through the people's mandate in a fair election and the nation now expects an end to injustice and the establishment of good governance," he told an iftar and doa mahfil marking the 6th founding anniversary of the welfare organisation 'Bibek' at Tulipara Fun Town in Cumilla city this evening.

The minister said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman remains highly cautious in making appointments and assigning responsibilities. "The Prime Minister always says he wants honesty, because 180 million people of Bangladesh expect honest leadership," he added.

Amin Ur Rashid said honest, skilled and far-sighted leadership is essential for running the country as well as for administrative responsibilities in any region.

He said Cumilla is a very important district in terms of geography, economy, education and communication and it stands next to Dhaka and Chattogram in importance. "To transform Cumilla into a modern and livable city, efficient administration and a competent mayor in the future will be necessary," he said.

Referring to the newly appointed administrator of Cumilla City Corporation Yusuf Molla Tipu, the minister said it is a matter of pride that he was born in Cumilla.

Recalling Tipu's humanitarian role during the COVID-19 pandemic, the minister said when many people were helpless and others were afraid to stand beside them, Tipu and his organisation 'Bibek' extended support to the people.

The minister said in many cases family members could not even come forward to assist their sick or deceased relatives during the pandemic, but Tipu and members of his organisation stood beside people irrespective of religion or caste and performed humanitarian duties including janaza and burial.

They also delivered food assistance to households and arranged treatment for the sick, setting a remarkable example of humanity, he added.

Among others, Member of Parliament from Cumilla-5 constituency Jasim Uddin, leaders of different political parties, representatives of civil society, journalists and people from various professions attended the programme.