Feeling 'pressure' as PM: Tarique

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that he is experiencing “immense pressure” in carrying out his responsibilities, citing the country's numerous challenges, existing limitations, and the high expectations of people from all walks of life.

Speaking at an interaction with journalists in Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon, the prime minister said he had observed the same sense of happiness among people following the election that some journalists had described, BBC Bangla reported.

However, he noted that the responsibility of leading the government comes with significant pressure due to the country's many problems and the high hopes citizens have placed in the administration.

Tarique said that despite public optimism, the government faces considerable challenges and constraints.

“At the same time, the expectations of people from different professions and backgrounds are very high. So I feel an enormous amount of pressure in this role,” he said.

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