JASHORE, Feb 20: Newly appointed State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit was showered with affection and floral tributes from Jashore residents during his first visit to his home district after joining the cabinet.
Arriving Friday morning on a two-day trip, Amit was greeted with enthusiasm by people from all walks of life. Locals expressed their joy by welcoming him with flowers, calling it a proud homecoming of their son. Amit, in turn, reiterated his electoral pledges and vowed to fulfill commitments made to the people of Jashore.
He landed at Jashore Airport around 10:30am, where Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ashek Hasan and Superintendent of Police Syed Rafiqul Islam received him with flowers. District BNP leaders, including President Advocate Syed Saberul Haque Sabuj and General Secretary Delwar Hossain Khokon, also greeted him on behalf of the party.
From the airport, Amit proceeded to Jashore Circuit House under state protocol, where he was accorded a guard of honour. Later, at the Circuit House conference room, he was overwhelmed by a two-hour-long floral reception from various organisations, educational institutions, professional bodies, sports organisers, journalists, and BNP units across the district.
Speaking briefly to reporters, Amit pledged to work with honesty, dedication, and sincerity to meet the expectations of the people. He reaffirmed his commitment to implement promises made before the election and to serve the nation's interest.
Later, Amit joined Juma prayers at Karbala Jame Mosque, exchanged greetings with worshippers, and visited the grave of his father, BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Tariqul Islam.
