Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is keeping a close watch on the situation around passengers travelling home across the country for Eid, to try and ensure smooth journeys for them avoid any problems or hardship.

“Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is spending a busy day (Friday) monitoring the situation,” said his additional press secretary, Atikur Rahman Rumon.

He said the Prime Minister is in contact with relevant authorities to check for any disruptions on the roads, traffic congestion, or difficulties for passengers travelling by river.

“He is also giving necessary instructions wherever required,” Rumon said.

He said the Prime Minister has also received updates from officials on the final preparations for Eid greeting events at the National Eidgah and the state guesthouse Jamuna, particularly in view of possible bad weather.

Tarique Rahman is also looking forward to celebrating Eid in Bangladesh for the first time in 18 years, having spent every Eid for 17 years in London, where he was in exile.

Rumon said, “Friends and acquaintances of the Prime Minister in London, Saudi Arabia and other countries have called to convey their Eid greetings, and he has exchanged greetings with them.”

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister offered the Jummah-tul-Wida prayer at the central mosque of the Navy Headquarters in Banani on Friday.

Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the two major religious festivals for Muslims, will be celebrated on Saturday across the country.