Moscow: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continued his official duties from his Gulshan residence on Wednesday, keeping a close watch on government activities across the country amid the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Prime Minister has been actively involved in overseeing various government operations from his residence. 'The Eid holiday has begun. The Prime Minister is staying at his Gulshan Avenue residence and carrying out urgent official work from there. He is also keeping track of the situation across the country,' said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.
Rumon stated that the Prime Minister is regularly seeking updates on the ongoing canal excavation programmes, ensuring that the work is progressing as planned. The Prime Minister is in constant communication with relevant ministers to ensure proper supervision of these projects.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister has been in contact with mayors and administrators of city corporations, urging them to maintain cleanliness during the Eid holidays. 'The Prime Minister has also taken updates on Eid travel from ministers and state ministers concerned,' Rumon added.
Despite the public holiday on Tuesday, the Prime Minister attended office at the Secretariat, where he chaired a Cabinet meeting and a meeting of the Farmers' Card implementation committee. The Eid holiday began on Tuesday and will continue until March 23, with Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 expected to be celebrated on either Friday or Saturday, depending on the moon sighting.