‘Set aside differences, move forward together’ - PM exchanges Eid greetings at Jamuna

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Eid-ul-Fitr called
for collective efforts beyond political differences and opinion to build a
Bangladesh that meets people’s expectations.
“Setting aside political differences, we must move
forward together to build the Bangladesh people aspire for,” he said after
exchanging Eid greetings with people from different walks of life at the state
guest house Jamuna on March 21, reports BSS.
“We pray to Allah this Eid that we can build the
Bangladesh that meets people’s expectations,” he also said, adding that the
government would continue its efforts to this end and sought cooperation from
all sections of society.
He further stressed the importance of public support,
saying the elected government would be able to move forward with full strength
if it receives people’s cooperation.
This was Tarique Rahman’s first Eid celebration in the
country upon his return to Bangladesh on December 25 last year after 17 years
in London. He assumed office as prime minister after being elected in the 13th
national election on February 12 this year.
Tarique expressed gratitude for being able to
celebrate Eid in the country after many years and hoped that future Eids would
be observed in a more peaceful and uninterrupted environment.
Extending Eid greetings to all, he wished peace,
happiness and prosperity for the people, and paid tribute to the martyrs of the
1971 Liberation War and the 2024 uprising.
Earlier on Eid day, the PM offered Eid prayers at the
National Eidgah alongside President Mohammed Shahabuddin and thousands of
devotees.
He exchanged greetings with the president before
joining the main congregation, which began at 8:34am.
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque’s Khatib Mufti
Muhammad Abdul Malek led the prayers and conducted munajat seeking peace and
welfare for the country and the Muslim world.
Despite cloudy skies and light drizzle, devotees
thronged the Eidgah from early morning. Arrangements were made for around
35,000 worshippers to offer prayers at a time, with separate facilities for
women.
Chief Justice, Supreme Court judges, cabinet members,
lawmakers, senior political leaders, diplomats, and high civil and military
officials joined the congregation.
After the prayers, the PM went to the state guest
house Jamuna, where he first exchanged greetings with foreign diplomats,
followed by cabinet members, lawmakers, distinguished citizens, academicians,
ulema and mashayekh, artists, writers, senior civil servants, civil society
members, and people from different strata of society, BSS reported.
Following the programme, the PM, along with his family
members, went to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and offered prayers at the graves of his
father, former president Ziaur Rahman, and his mother, former prime minister
Khaleda Zia.
His wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Barrister Zaima
Rahman, Arafat Rahman Koko’s wife Syeda Sharmila Rahman, and their daughters
Zahia Rahman and Zafia Rahman were present at the time.
As chairman of the BNP, Tarique also placed a floral
wreath at the graves alongside senior party leaders, including secretary
general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, standing committee members Nazrul Islam
Khan, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, and Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, among others.
Afterward, the PM returned to his Gulshan residence
with his family members, according to his press wing.
















