Prime Minister Tarek Rahman attended office at the Secretariat on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, despite the official public holiday for the holy Shab-e-Qadr. According to his additional press secretary Atikur Rahman Rumman, the Prime Minister arrived at his office at 11 a.m. and continued his regular duties, including presiding over a cabinet meeting.

Upon his arrival at Building No. 1 of the Secretariat, Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani and Principal Secretary A.B.M. Abdus Sattar welcomed him. The Ministry of Public Administration had earlier set a five-day holiday from March 19 to 23, with March 21 designated as Eid-ul-Fitr day. The days before and after Eid were declared holidays by executive order.

The Prime Minister’s decision to work during the holiday underscores his continued engagement in official duties even as the Eid vacation period begins for most government offices.