Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is attending office on Saturday despite it being a government holiday, continuing a practice he has followed since taking charge.

He arrived at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Tejgaon at 10:15am on Saturday.

His Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Ruman said the premier left his residence in Gulshan for the office and carrying out official duties there.

The day's programme included an exchange of views with officers and employees of the PMO, he added.

"The prime minister sought cooperation from officers and employees in implementing his election manifesto," the additional press secretary said.

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