In a major move to fulfill its election pledges, the Tarique Rahman-led BNP government has announced the disbursement of honorariums for Imams and Muazzins across the country ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
The announcement was made on Saturday afternoon, February 21, 2026, by Mahdi Amin, Advisor to the Prime Minister, during a briefing at the gate of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Tejgaon. Standing alongside the State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives, Shah Alam, Mahdi Amin stated that providing financial honorariums to religious leaders—including Imams, Muazzins, and Khatibs—was a key commitment made by the BNP before the elections.
“The government is beginning this initiative in several areas initially, with plans to phase it in nationwide,” Mahdi Amin told reporters. He emphasized that the move reflects the administration’s dedication to honoring those who serve the spiritual needs of the community.
First Day at Tejgaon PMO
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman officially commenced his duties at the Tejgaon office for the first time since being sworn in. His Press Secretary, Saleh Shibli, noted that this marked the Prime Minister’s third working day in office.
“Today was a significant day as the Prime Minister held his first office session at the Tejgaon complex. He spent time interacting with long-serving staff and veteran employees, many of whom he recognized and spoke with warmly,” Saleh Shibli said.
During the session, the Prime Minister reportedly issued several directives to relevant ministers regarding the implementation of the party’s “Election Manifesto.” Discussions centered on policy frameworks and immediate actions to deliver on the promises made to the citizens during the campaign.
The Prime Minister’s move to the Tejgaon office signals a full transition of the new administration into its permanent headquarters, following a few days of operating from the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat.
