Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said he hopes to build the “desired Bangladesh” with collective efforts and prayers during Eid-ul-Fitr.

Speaking to reporters after exchanging Eid greetings with people from all walks of life at his official residence Jamuna, he said: “We pray to Allah this Eid that we can build the Bangladesh people aspire to.”

The prime minister said the government would work to build a country that reflects the people’s expectations.

He also paid tribute to those who were martyred in 1971 and 2024, and called for unity beyond political divisions to achieve the goal.

“We seek cooperation from all, regardless of party affiliation, to build the Bangladesh we envision,” he added.

Earlier, the Prime Minister exchanged Eid greetings with members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, distinguished citizens and people from different walks of life at Jamuna. 

The programme began at 10am and continued until around 11:30am.

He also exchanged greetings with former Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus during the event.

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.

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