Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday hosted an iftar party for orphans, physically-challenged children, war- wounded freedom fighters, and alem-ulema (Islamic scholars) at her official residence Ganabhaban.

Before the iftar, the Prime Minister went round different tables set for the guests, exchanged pleasantries with them and enquired about their wellbeing.

A special munajat was offered seeking continued peace, progress and prosperity of the nation. Senior Pesh Imam of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Maulana Mizanur Rahman conducted the munajat.

Prayers were also offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib and other martyrs of the 15 August massacre, four national leaders, martyrs of the Independence War and heroes of democratic movements.

Religious Affairs Minister Principal Motiur Rahman, Social Welfare Minister Mohsin Ali, Liberation Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, PM's Principal Secretary Md Abul Kalam Azad and Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim also attended the iftar.