Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Redwan Ahmed in Dhaka, and Penelope MacRaeFebruary 17, 2026 at 02:42 PM

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Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister, marking the end of 18 months of caretaker rule and the return of an elected government. The BNP secured a two-thirds majority in the recent election, ending two decades out of power. Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and President Ziaur Rahman, faces challenges including reviving the economy, controlling inflation, creating jobs, and tackling corruption. The swearing-in ceremony, held outside parliament, included the induction of 25 cabinet ministers and 24 junior ministers. Rahman emphasized the serious challenges ahead in restoring order and addressing the country's economic and institutional issues.

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Badiul Alam Majumdar 30% Dhaka 40% Amir Khasru 40% Jamaat-e-Islami 50% Muhammad Yunus 50% Jatiya Sangsad 50% Khaleda Zia 60% Sheikh Hasina 60% Ziaur Rahman 60% Bangladesh Nationalist Party ×380% Tarique Rahman ×690% Bangladesh ×490%

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