Tarique Rahman to be Sworn In as Bangladesh PM on Feb 17; Cabinet Details Emerge

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News18•16-02-2026, 12:29
Tarique Rahman to be Sworn In as Bangladesh PM on Feb 17; Cabinet Details Emerge
- •Tarique Rahman will take oath as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on February 17 after BNP's landslide victory.
- •The Election Commission confirmed the swearing-in date and time, with President Mohammed Shahabuddin administering the oath.
- •The ceremony at Bangabhaban in Dhaka expects 1,000 guests, including PM Narendra Modi, who has been invited.
- •Key cabinet positions are anticipated for Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (Deputy PM/Foreign Minister), Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury (Finance/Commerce), and Goyeshwar Chandra Roy (Home Affairs).
- •Young leaders like Shama Obaid (Women & Child Development/Information) and Ishraque Hossain (Urban Development) are also expected to join the cabinet.
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