On the second day following his assumption of office, Prime Minister Tarek Rahman visited the Secretariat, continuing his familiarisation with the administrative headquarters. Upon arriving at his office, the Prime Minister received the three service chiefs for a courtesy meeting, marking a symbolic gesture of coordination and dialogue with the nation’s armed forces.
The meeting, held on Thursday morning, was attended by:
General Waker-uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff
Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hasan, Chief of Naval Staff
Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, Chief of Air Staff
Also present during the discussion was Brigadier General Dr AKM Shamsul Islam, a senior advisor to the Prime Minister, who provided strategic counsel and oversaw coordination matters.
Earlier in the morning, the Prime Minister was formally welcomed at the Secretariat by Dr Nasimul Gani, Cabinet Secretary, and Mr ABM Abdus Sattar, Chief Secretary, reflecting the customary protocol for newly instated leadership. The meeting set the tone for a collaborative relationship between the government and the armed forces, emphasising dialogue, institutional respect, and national security priorities.
Key Attendees of the Secretariat Meeting
| Name | Position | Role in Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| General Waker-uz-Zaman | Chief of Army Staff | Courtesy meeting with PM |
| Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hasan | Chief of Naval Staff | Courtesy meeting with PM |
| Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan | Chief of Air Staff | Courtesy meeting with PM |
| Brigadier General Dr AKM Shamsul Islam (Retd) | Prime Minister’s Advisor | Advisory presence |
| Dr Nasimul Gani | Cabinet Secretary | Formal welcome |
| ABM Abdus Sattar | Chief Secretary | Formal welcome |
Observers noted that the Prime Minister’s early engagements with the service chiefs and senior secretariat officials signal his intent to maintain close communication with the defence forces while strengthening civil-military rapport. Analysts suggest that such initial meetings are often crucial in setting the administrative and strategic tone of a new government.
With these interactions, the Prime Minister appears focused on consolidating governance structures and ensuring that the armed forces remain aligned with the civilian leadership’s strategic priorities. The meeting, though largely ceremonial in nature, is expected to foster mutual understanding and pave the way for future consultations on national security, defence policy, and operational coordination across the services.