Bangladesh’s incoming PM Tarique Rahman sworn into parliament

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 17, 2026 at 07:22 AM

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Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh's new prime minister on Tuesday, along with other elected politicians, following a deadly uprising and 18 months of interim rule after the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government. Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), secured a landslide victory in the February 12 elections, with his coalition winning 212 seats. He pledged to address the country's economic challenges, restore stability, and foster unity after years of political polarization. While Jamaat-e-Islami, which significantly increased its parliamentary representation, has challenged results in some constituencies, it also committed to serving as a peaceful opposition. The election saw Hasina's Awami League barred from participating, and while she denounced the election from hiding, India praised the BNP's victory, signaling a potential shift in relations.

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Shafiqur Rahman 40% A M M Nasir Uddin 40% 2024 Uprising 40% Britain 40% Awami League 50% India ×250% Jamaat-e-Islami 60% Mohammed Shahabuddin 60% Sheikh Hasina ×270% Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ×380% Tarique Rahman ×690% Bangladesh ×790%

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