Tarique at Nayapaltan office for first time as PM

FE Team | Published: March 28, 2026 23:16:36

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman exchanged views with party leaders, cabinet members and lawmakers at the party's Nayapaltan central office in the city on Saturday evening, reports BSS.
Earlier, he arrived at the central office around 7:20pm while BNP leaders and activists welcomed him upon his arrival.
This is the first time Tarique Rahman visited the party's Nayapaltan office after assuming office as Prime Minister, said sources at Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Earlier, he had visited the Nayapaltan office once after returning to the country from London.
A large number of party leaders and activists gathered in the Nayapaltan area since the afternoon to mark his arrival. They chanted slogans, making the entire area vibrant.
Members of law enforcement agencies were seen performing their duties to ensure the safety and security for the event.
Earlier in a meeting with BNP lawmakers on the day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued a set of directives to BNP lawmakers to infuse dynamism into parliamentary activities.
"The prime minister delivered a directional speech addressing treasury bench members present at the ruling party's meeting room at Jatiya Sangshad Bhaban this (Saturday) afternoon," premier's deputy press secretary Jahidul Islam Rony said.
He said at the onset of the meeting BNP lawmakers deeply mourned the death of Professor Dilara Hafiz, spouse of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, and offered a special prayer seeking her eternal peace.
Rony said that the meeting also discussed ongoing government activities, current political scenario, legislative activities and future action plans.