Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- led government began its first day with tributes to martyrs and senior ministers unveiling policy directives and pledges to ease life ahead of Ramadan while setting a roadmap for governance.

Homage

A day after taking oath following a sweeping victory in the 13th national election, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman began his first working day by paying tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War.

Around 11am, he placed a wreath at the altar of the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.

Flanked by the members of his new cabinet, Tarique Rahman laid another wreath and stood in solemn silence in memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence. The Prime Minister later signe...