Government and private offices, banks, financial institutions and courts reopened on Tuesday with a limited presence after a seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.

Officials and employees returning to work were seen greeting colleagues and exchanging Eid wishes.

A festive atmosphere continued to prevail as many people have yet to return to the capital following the holidays.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman resumed office at the Secretariat on the first working day after the Eid holidays.

His Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon said the Prime Minister reached his office at 9:01am.

“After arriving, he exchanged Eid greetings with officials and staff and then began his official work,” he said.

The usual hustle and bustle was largely absent in the capital’s main commercial areas particularly Motijheel and Dilkusha where full operational pace has yet to return.

On the first working day after the holidays, banking activities remained slow as the festive mood lingered.

Visits to several bank branches in the areas found fewer employees and customers than usual.

With fewer crowds, many customers were able to complete their transactions quickly.

“Banking operations have resumed after a long break,” said Shafiqul Islam, general manager of Sonali Bank.

“Customer turnout was relatively low on the first day, but we expect it to return to normal gradually. Our teams are fully prepared to serve clients,” he added.

Traffic and pedestrian movement on the streets remained lighter than on a typical working day.

Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest religious festivals for Muslims, was observed on Saturday.