BNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Tuesday as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, marking a new beginning for the country after nearly 18 months of political uncertainty and lawlessness under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. (PICS/ PTI, X)
Updated On: 2026-02-17 06:07 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to the 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza instead of Bangabhaban, departing from a long-standing tradition
After the swearing-in, Rahman signed the oath of office and secrecy. He will serve as Prime Minister for the next five years
Rahman, the son of late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Bangladesh in December after living in self-exile in London for 17 years
The new Cabinet includes two members from minority communities — BNP Vice President Nitai Roy Chowdhury, a Hindu, and Dipen Dewan, a Buddhist
