Dhaka, May 1 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says he wants to formally associate himself with the country's workforce, calling for a shared identity in national development efforts.

At a May Day rally in Naya Paltan organised by the BNP's labour wing, Jatiotabadi Sramik Dal, Tarique said everyone should consider themselves part of a broader workforce contributing to building the country.

He said workers across industries such as construction, jute processing and textiles were central to economic growth, and added that he wanted to place his name alongside them as part of that contribution.

"I want to list my name in your ledgers as a worker. Just as you build structures, increase production in jute mills, and drive the garment industr...