, March 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continued his official duties from his Gulshan residence on Wednesday, keeping a close watch on government activities across the country amid the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

"The Eid holiday has begun. The Prime Minister is staying at his Gulshan Avenue residence and carrying out urgent official work from there. He is also keeping track of the situation across the country," said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.

He said the Prime Minister is regularly seeking updates on the ongoing canal excavation programmes including whether the work is progressing as planned and is speaking with the relevant ministers to ensure proper supervision.

Rumon said the Prime Minister has also contacte...