In what is a historic moment in Bangladesh's politics, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the Prime Minister on Tuesday. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building, where the President and the new Prime Minister shared a symbolic handshake following the formal proceedings. The newly formed cabinet comprise of 25 ministers and 24 state ministers, among whom fresh faces signal a leadership reboot. According to official figures, seventeen ministers and twenty-four state ministers are “new faces” who have never held these offices before. The polls have been described by the party and observers as a “festive, fair and acceptable election.” In his inaugural address, Prime Minister Rahman emphasised a vision of reconciliation.

Source: dna February 17, 2026 11:36 UTC