Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed not to organise large Iftar parties at the government level during the upcoming Ramadan.

She instructed while chairing the Cabinet meeting at her office in the city.

“There is an instruction from the Prime Minister and that is, no big iftar party can be arranged officially during the month of Ramadan,” said Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain.

Replying to a question, he said the arrangement of large iftar parties at the private level was also discouraged. “It has been said that if someone wants, then the person should distribute foods among the poor people by purchasing the food with the money,” said the Cabinet Secretary.

The holy month of Ramadan is scheduled to start on March 12 depending on the sighting of the moon.