The newly elected MPs from the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance, along with independent MPs, were sworn in as members of parliament. They also took the oath as members of the Constitution Reform Commission. The oath was administered by AMM Nasir Uddin, the chief election commissioner. Earlier, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Muhammad Taher said they will not take the oath if the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) MPs refuse to do so as members of the Constitution Reform Commission. Taher said the party believes a parliament without constitutional reform is meaningless.

He and his team of advisers can now ride off into the sunset with their heads held high. To the extent that this election was a product of the July Uprising, the result was expected to reflect it. These tendencies all speak to that aversion to radical upheaval, and the search for a safe harbour, over new pastures. Since arriving back in Bangladesh on December 25, Tarique has been the centre of attention, treated almost as a godsend by liberal sections of society fearing an Islamist takeover. Enayetullah Khan is Editor-in-Chief, United News of Bangladesh (UNB) and Dhaka Courier.

MaldivesPresident of the Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day to attend the ceremony. He was received by senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Dhaka. NepalNepal’s Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma also arrived in Dhaka to attend the ceremony. His participation reflected the friendly bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan foreign ministry said. The presence of regional leaders and senior representatives at the ceremony underscored South Asia’s collective interest in Bangladesh’s political transition and signalled readiness to deepen cooperation with the government led by Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman.

UK Under-Secretary Seema Malhotra called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today. Photo : CA's Press WingDHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) – The UK Under-Secretary Seema Malhotra paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today. British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke and Senior Secretary for SDG Affairs Lamiya Morshed were present, among others, on the occasion, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing this afternoon.

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Reading time: about 2 minutesHeading into the Ivy League Fencing Championships, senior epee Ketki Ketkar ’26 didn’t even know that she was competing to make program history. At the championships, which took place from Feb. 7-8, the Red competed against six other Ivy foes, with Ketkar finishing 8-1 in the epee category. On the second day, she finished with an impressive 4-1 record — good for an overall 12-2 record (85.7%). With the victory, Ketkar became the first individual champion for women’s fencing at any conference championship. Carvalho will represent the Red on the All-Ivy Second Team for sabre and Ketkar will be a part of the All-Ivy First Team for epee.

A meeting of the BNP parliamentary party was held today at the parliamentary party meeting room under the chairmanship of Tarique Rahman. Photo: BNP Media CellDHAKA, Feb 16, 2026 (BSS) – The newly elected members of parliament (MPs) from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have decided not to take duty-free cars and government plots. The decision was taken in the first meeting of the BNP parliamentary party after the MPs took oath at Sangsad Bhaban here today. “The meeting unanimously decided that the party MPs would not take government plots and duty-free cars,” BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan told reporters. Earlier, the newly elected MPs of BNP took oath at Jatiya Sangsad here.

12 platoons of BGB deployed in the National Parliament building area. Photo : BSSDHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - Twelve platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in and around the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban area to ensure tight security ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of the new cabinet, according to a BGB press release. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to be attended by foreign guests, senior political leaders, government officials, diplomats and other distinguished personalities. BGB members have taken position at key entry and exit points surrounding the Parliament complex. The swearing-in ceremony will mark the formal beginning of the new government's tenure following the 13th national election.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been elected as the leader of the parliamentary party. Photo: BNPDHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been elected as the leader of the parliamentary party. He was elected parliamentary party leader in a meeting of BNP’s parliamentary party at the meeting room in Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at about 11.30 am today, BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan told reporters. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin administered the oath of office to the newly elected lawmakers at the Oath Room of Sangsad Bhaban at 10:43 am. Later, the meeting of the BNP’s parliamentary party was held.

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Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today. Photo : CA's Press WingDHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - Pakistan's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today, said the Chief Adviser's Press Wing. Chaudhary arrived here to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's new cabinet led by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party MPs take oath at Jatiya Sangsad, forming government after decisive election victory today officially. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) – All newly elected members of parliament (MPs) of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 13th national elections took oath of office at Jatiya Sangsad (JS) here today. According to the official results, the BNP bagged 209 seats alone in the Jatiya Sangsad polls held on February 12. Besides, BNP’s political alliance Gano Odhikar Parishad, Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) and Gano Sanghati Andalon secured one seat each in the polls. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats alone emerging as the main opposition party while its alliance partners National Citizen Party (NCP) won six seats, Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis two seats and Khelafat Majlish one seat.

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - Nepal's Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma arrived in Dhaka to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Government of Bangladesh led by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today. Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh Dr Md Nazrul Islam and Nepal Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari welcomed Nepalese foreign minister and his delegation at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The visit reflected the cordial and longstanding ties between Bangladesh and Nepal, underscoring mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay. Photo : CollageDHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay will attend the oath-taking ceremony of BNP Chairman Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman in Dhaka this afternoon, reflecting the enduring friendship between the two countries. "At the invitation of the Government of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay will attend the Oath-Taking Ceremony of Tarique Rahman, the Prime Minister-elect of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on 17 February," said a press release issued by the Bhutanese embassy here this morning. It said that the Prime Minister's attendance at the Oath-Taking Ceremony reflects Bhutan's continued support and friendship with the people of Bangladesh. Bhutan and Bangladesh enjoy longstanding cordial ties of friendship marked by mutual trust, respect and confidence.