Covid-19 and economic crisis will end soon, hopes Hasan Mahmud

Information and Broadcasting Minister  Hasan Mahmud on Sunday expressed the hope that the world will soon return to its usual shape beating the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing global economic crisis.

Also, instead of a politics of acrimony and lies, a politics of cohesion will be established in the country, said the minister, also the joint general secretary of the ruling Awami League.

The minister was talking to journalists after offering Eid prayer at Sukhbilash village under Chattogram’s Rangunia upazila, his constituency.

“The Covid-19 pandemic is making a comeback, while the Russia-Ukraine war has created an economic crisis worldwide. On this Eid day, I pray that we may get rid of these pandemics and economic crises and a mentality to face the crises may grow within us,” said Hasan.

Hasan added that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ensured welfare of the people despite critical situation at home and abroad.

“I pray that she may lead the nation with an iron hand during this turbulent time,” Hasan added.

The minister exchanged greetings with people from all walks of life, including party activists and relatives, at his village home.