Keraniganj, July 24 -- Religious education is being introduced for inmates across the country under Islamic Foundation to help them morally reform and reintegrate into society, said Religious Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain on Thursday.

After visiting Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj in the afternoon, he said that inmates identified as offenders should receive moral guidance to return to their families as reformed people.

"Religious teachings will play a vital role in character development. The Islamic Foundation has appointed teachers to provide Islamic education, while arrangements for Hindu inmates are also in place," he added.

He noted that more initiatives would be taken gradually to ensure inmates leave prison as humane and socially r...