, Feb. 20 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon participated in an Iftar and prayer session organized by the National Press Club on the first day of Ramadan on Friday, joining journalists for the occasion.

The event was also attended by Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain.

Speaking at the event, Minister Swapon said the Press Club serves as a hub for the country's journalists. I am very happy to break my fast with everyone here on the first day of Ramadan," he said, adding prayers for the successful governance of the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarek Rahman.

The Iftar and prayer session took place at the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium in...