Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday began work at the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon for the first time after assuming office.

He arrived at the office at 10:10 am, where Principal Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar and Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon received him.

Before entering the main building, the Prime Minister exchanged greetings with officials and employees who had served during the government of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, reports UNB.

He also called many long-serving staff members by name and spoke with them warmly, leaving many pleasantly surprised at the close interaction with the head of government.

The prime minister later planted a sapling of a golden champa tree on the office ...