Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File Photo

DHAKA, Feb 18, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would prefer to use his personal vehicle during his tenure instead of government provided ones,” BNP Chairman’s Press Secretary Salehh Shibly said.

“He (PM) is at ease in his personal vehicle during his movement,” the press secretary said.

Shibly said on the first day in office after being sworn in yesterday Rahman used his private vehicle that did not carry the national flag as well.

“He, however, will use the national flag in his vehicle while attending state programmes and during visits of foreign guests,” he said.

The premier went to suburban Savar to pay homage at the National Memorial for Liberation War martyrs, Savar to offer prayers at the graves of his parents and his Bangladesh Secretariat office.

The press secretary said the new premier also directed the officials concerned to reduce the number of escort vehicles to four while so far the convoys of heads of government in the country comprised 13 to 14 vehicles.

He said the prime minister also decided to hold most of cabinet meetings at Bangladesh Secretariat, where most ministers sit, instead of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

He said Rahman took the decision as movements of ministers en masse to attend meetings at the PMO would intensify traffic jams in busy days exposing commuters to sufferings.

“The prime minister by now directed the concerned ministry to stop the practice, which requires policemen to remain standing on both side of streets (during premiers movement),” Shibly said.