Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today addressed the nation after assuming office. Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Feb 18, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today addressed the nation with a comprehensive message outlining his government’s priorities, pledging to restore democracy, strengthen the rule of law, equal rights, curb corruption, and build a self-reliant and humane Bangladesh. As a Bangladeshi, each and every one of us has equal rights in this country, in this state,” he said. Tarique Rahman said establishing a self-reliant, secure, humane, and democratic Bangladesh is the goal of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government. Tarique Rahman said his government is determined to dismantle all syndicates of wrongdoing and irregularities in every sector.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 18, 2026 16:07 UTC