President Md. Shahabuddin and newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman exchanged floral greetings on Tuesday night at the National Parliament Building. Earlier that afternoon, Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), took oath as the country’s 11th Prime Minister, administered by President Shahabuddin.

Following the swearing-in ceremony, outgoing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus exchanged greetings with Prime Minister Rahman. The event was attended by a large number of local and foreign guests, including representatives from various South Asian countries. This year, the oath-taking ceremony for the Prime Minister and cabinet members was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building instead of the traditional venue at Bangabhaban.

The new Prime Minister is scheduled to pay respects at the National Martyrs’ Memorial, marking his first official act following the assumption of office.