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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: BNP leader Tarique Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh’s new PM

IN PHOTOS: BNP leader Tarique Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh’s new PM

Updated On: 17 February, 2026 06:07 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

BNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Tuesday as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, marking a new beginning for the country after nearly 18 months of political uncertainty and lawlessness under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. (PICS/ PTI, X)

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BNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Tuesday as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, marking a new beginning for the country after nearly 18 months of political uncertainty and lawlessness under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. (PICS/ PTI, X)

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BNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Tuesday as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, marking a new beginning for the country after nearly 18 months of political uncertainty and lawlessness under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. (PICS/ PTI, X)
<p>President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to the 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza instead of Bangabhaban, departing from a long-standing tradition</p>

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President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to the 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza instead of Bangabhaban, departing from a long-standing tradition

<p>After the swearing-in, Rahman signed the oath of office and secrecy. He will serve as Prime Minister for the next five years</p>

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After the swearing-in, Rahman signed the oath of office and secrecy. He will serve as Prime Minister for the next five years

<p>Rahman, the son of late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Bangladesh in December after living in self-exile in London for 17 years</p>

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Rahman, the son of late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Bangladesh in December after living in self-exile in London for 17 years

<p>Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected leader of the parliamentary party by BNP lawmakers</p>

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Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected leader of the parliamentary party by BNP lawmakers

<p>The new Cabinet includes two members from minority communities &mdash; BNP Vice President Nitai Roy Chowdhury, a Hindu, and Dipen Dewan, a Buddhist</p>

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The new Cabinet includes two members from minority communities — BNP Vice President Nitai Roy Chowdhury, a Hindu, and Dipen Dewan, a Buddhist

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