Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday called on the people to extend their support to the government in building a ‘desired Bangladesh’.
“On this Eid day, I pray to Almighty Allah to bless us so that we can build the Bangladesh people expect,” he said while speaking to journalists after exchanging Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with diplomats and people from all walks of life at the State Guest House Jamuna.
The Prime Minister also sought prayers from the people and request their support in this regard.
“If we have your support, Insha’Allah, this elected government will do its utmost to build the country in line with your expectations,” he said.
The Prime Minister extended Eid greetings to all regardless of political affiliation.
He paid tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War and the injured freedom fighters, as well as those who were martyred and injured in the 2024 mass uprising, praying for the salvation of their souls.
Tarique expressed hope that people across the country, regardless of political affiliation, would remain well and in good health on the occasion of Eid.
At the beginning of his remarks, the Prime Minister said he is grateful to Almighty Allah for being able to celebrate Eid in Bangladesh with the people after many years.
He said that, as a citizen of the country, he prayed to Almighty Allah to grant such mercy that people in Bangladesh could celebrate future Eids even more smoothly than this year.
“I hope that future Eids will be celebrated in an even more peaceful manner, bringing together people from all walks of life,” Tarique said
Earlier, upon arriving at Jamuna, the Prime Minister first exchanged Eid greetings with members of the diplomatic community.
He later greeted Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, judges of the Appellate Division and High Court Division, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin and other election commissioners, the cabinet secretary, chiefs of the three services,, the Inspector General of Police, the BGB director general and other senior officials.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also exchanged greetings with the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister then greeted people from different professions and all walks of life.
Later, the Prime Minister also exchanged greetings with former Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus during the event.
His wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman were present beside him.
A large number of people gathered at Jamuna to greet the Prime Minister, including professionals and working-class people.
There was a rush of visitors, and security personnel had to manage the crowd as the Prime Minister exchanged greetings with them.
In the morning, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the main congregation at the National Eidgah.
The prayers, led by Baitul Mukarram National Mosque’s Khatib Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, were held at around 8:34am.
Cabinet members, lawmakers, senior political leaders, civil and military officials, and people from various walks of life joined the congregation.
The Eid prayers were organised by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), with separate arrangements for women.
Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals for Muslims, is being celebrated across the country.
This marks Tarique Rahman’s first Eid in Bangladesh in 18 years, after spending 17 years in London.