Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
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BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister after a landslide election win.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been sworn-in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister on Tuesday, marking a major political shift after his party’s sweeping victory in parliamentary elections. Rahman, 60,
49-Member Cabinet Set to Take Oath Under Tarique Rahman
49-Member Cabinet Set to Take Oath Under Tarique Rahman
Tarique Rahman is the leader of parliament and the prime minister
Tarique Rahman is the leader of parliament and the prime minister
Tarique Rahman elected parliamentary party leader
Tarique Rahman elected parliamentary party leader
Tarique Rahman to Lead 30-Member Cabinet Oath Today
Tarique Rahman to Lead 30-Member Cabinet Oath Today
A fire broke out at Karwan Bazar fish market.
Fire Breaks Out at Karwan Bazar Fish Market, 8 Units Deployed
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi during their meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivers his farewell address to the nation on Monday night. Photo: CA’s Press Wing
Yunus Urges Unity to Build a Just and Democratic Bangladesh
Highlighting the interim government’s efforts to strengthen democratic rights and values over the past 18 months, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus
Bangladesh Supreme Court: File photo
Supreme Court Stays Order to Close Schools During Ramadan
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Monday stayed a High Court order that directed the closure of public and private
Who will get a place in the BNP cabinet, says Major Hafiz
Who will get a place in the BNP cabinet, says Major Hafiz
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) cabinet will be formed with a combination of young and old, said Major (retd) Hafiz
Unofficial Results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election
BNP Alliance
Seat Winner: 212 | Is ahead: 0
Jamaat Alliance
Seat Winner: 77 | Is ahead: 0
Referendum Results
Yes
48074429
No
22565627

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Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh's 11th Prime Minister

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as the country's 11th Prime Minister. His...
Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh's 11th Prime Minister

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been sworn-in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister on Tuesday, marking a major political...
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