Global efforts needed to tackle Covid-19
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday called for collective global efforts in combating the Covid-19 pandemic as the world is facing the threat of a second surge of the deadly virus.
"The world needs collective actions to win this fight. We must not forget that unity is our strength, which will lead us to our ultimate victory," he said.
The foreign minister was speaking at the virtual "Scholarly Conclave" on the occasion of Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the day of birth and passing away of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), organised by FBCCI.
Momen urged the business community to enhance its constructive and result-oriented engagements with the governments in response and recovery phases amid and post Covid-19 pandemic situation.
Mentioning that Bangladesh, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has responded swiftly and vigorously to the pandemic, Momen said, "However, we are not complacent about the containment of the virus. Rather, we are taking due measures to tackle the second wave of the pandemic".
Noting that the Prophet taught a great deal on ethical trading, he said, "That is why we should always carry on the mettle that whatever business or trade we do, we must be ethical, honest and trustworthy."
He urged the business community to ensure quality of services, provide best value and optimal benefit to clients, community and eventually to mankind.
The foreign minister said the Prophet was the harbinger in showing tolerance and compassion. "Let us redouble our efforts to banish hatred and conflict, while spreading the message of solidarity, love, peace and tolerance among all," he said.
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