Dhaka, March 31 -- For the first time in 17 years, Bangladesh's head of government joined the main Eid prayer congregation at Dhaka's National Eidgah grounds. Monday marked a return to tradition as Muhammad Yunus, the interim government's chief advisor, took part in the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers alongside people from all walks of life.

Worshippers were visibly enthusiastic to see the de facto prime minister offering Eid prayers beside them after such a long gap -- a sentiment warmly acknowledged by Yunus.

Following the prayer and just before the munajat, or supplication, the chief advisor briefly addressed the crowd with Eid greetings. After the munajat, he greeted worshippers near the bamboo fence separating dignitaries from the general publ...