BNP Chief Takes Oath as Bangladesh Prime Minister

In a major political development, Tarique Rahman took oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Earlier in the day, Rahman and newly elected Members of Parliament from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party took oath at the National Parliament in Dhaka. The party secured a sweeping victory in the 13th Parliamentary Elections held on February 12.

The ceremony marked a turning point in the nation’s politics. It ended years of political exile for BNP leaders. It also concluded the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Rahman became the first male Prime Minister in over 30 years. He now leads the country during its recovery from the 2024 student-led protests.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at 4 pm. The ceremony took place at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad. Authorities chose the outdoor venue to host nearly 1,200 guests.

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BNP Chairman Assumes Office as Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Several international leaders attended the event. These included India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma, Maldives’ Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, and UK Indo-Pacific Under Secretary Seema Malhotra.

The BNP-led alliance won more than 200 seats in the 300-member parliament. This strong mandate gives Rahman a clear path to govern. He aims to stabilise the economy, control inflation, and strengthen governance in the coming years.

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