Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to stay at his personal residence on Gulshan Avenue in Dhaka rather than moving into the state guesthouse Jamuna. The decision was confirmed by his additional press secretary, Atikur Rahman Ruman, who said the prime minister feels more comfortable living in his own home. Since returning to Bangladesh from London on December 25 last year after 17 years in exile, Rahman has been residing at the Gulshan house, which has been prepared for his stay.

The house, located near the residence once occupied by his mother and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, was originally allocated to her after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman. Last year, the ownership documents were formally handed over by the housing ministry and Rajuk officials. Although the government had planned to use the renovated Jamuna guesthouse as the official prime minister’s residence, Rahman opted not to move there.

According to Ruman, state functions will still be held at Jamuna, where two iftar events have already taken place and an Eid reception is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Eid day.