Following its landslide victory in the 13th parliamentary election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is preparing to form a new government, with the swearing-in scheduled for Tuesday. Party sources indicate that Tarique Rahman, set to become prime minister for the first time, aims to combine the experience of senior leaders with the energy of younger figures. Discussions are ongoing at the party’s Gulshan office to finalize the cabinet list, with emphasis on efficiency, integrity, and public image.
Analysts note that the cabinet is being designed to ensure administrative competence and a people-oriented outlook, prioritizing ministries such as finance, home, foreign affairs, local government, education, and health. Several young leaders, including Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Shama Obaid, and Dr. Reza Kibria, are being discussed for key roles, alongside veteran figures like Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan.
BNP also plans to include leaders from allied movements in the new cabinet, reflecting its earlier pledge for a participatory national government. The final lineup will be revealed on the day of the oath ceremony, which observers see as the new administration’s first major political and administrative test.