Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to avoid holding large and lavish Iftar parties this year considering the overall situation in the country. However, he will attend two Iftar gatherings at State Guest House Jamuna in honour of diplomats and orphans, religious scholars and ulema. He said, “Considering the overall situation in the country, the Prime Minister will host only two Iftar gatherings — one on March 6 in honour of diplomats and another on March 7 in honour of orphans, religious scholars, ulema and mashayekh. Both events will be held at Jamuna.”The Additional Press Secretary said Iftar programmes scheduled for March 8 in honour of politicians and March 10 for journalists from the media at the State Guest House Jamuna have been cancelled considering the overall situation. After assuming office as Prime Minister this year, Tarique Rahman has been breaking his fast at home with his family instead of hosting large state iftar events.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 05, 2026 13:26 UTC