Tarique Rahman's Cabinet Masterstroke: Minorities Praise Inclusion of Hindu Leader

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News18•16-02-2026, 18:05
Tarique Rahman's Cabinet Masterstroke: Minorities Praise Inclusion of Hindu Leader
- •Intense speculation surrounds Bangladesh's new government formation post-election, with Tarique Rahman expected to lead a 40-member cabinet.
- •Rumors suggest Hindu leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, a long-time BNP policymaker and former minister, may join Tarique's cabinet.
- •Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, one of two Hindu BNP winners, was present at Tarique's first press conference after the election.
- •The potential cabinet aims for a balance of new and old leadership, including experienced figures like Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and new generation leaders.
- •Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, who previously served as a technocrat minister, won as an MP for the first time, fueling speculation about his cabinet role.
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