The prime minister arrived at his temporary office at the Cabinet Division in Building No 1 of the Secretariat shortly after 9am. Cabinet Secretary Dr Nasimul Ghani and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister ABM Abdus Sattar received him upon arrival. The prime minister emphasized the need for an efficient and transparent system, underscoring the program’s importance in easing the cost-of-living pressures faced by ordinary citizens. Officials briefed the prime minister on climate risks, water management challenges and encroachment of waterways. Courtesy call by service chiefsEarlier in the day, the chiefs of the three armed services paid a courtesy call on the prime minister at his Secretariat office.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2026 22:09 UTC