Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 17 Feb 2026, 04:20 PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo : Collected
Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has taken oath as the Prime Minister, marking the formation of a new government following his party’s victory in the 13th National Parliament election 2026.
The oath of office was administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament on Tuesday afternoon.
Senior political leaders, newly-elected Members of Parliament, government officials, and invited guests were present at the ceremony.
Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in follows his unanimous election as Leader of the House by BNP’s parliamentary party earlier in the day.
