The Vice-Chancellor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Professor Dr. A.M. Sarwar Uddin Chowdhury, has extended his congratulations to Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his cabinet. The message came on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the formation of a single-party government. Tarique Rahman, BNP chairman, took oath as Prime Minister on February 17.

In his congratulatory statement, Professor Chowdhury said the new government was formed through the restoration of citizens’ voting rights and freedom of expression after a long struggle. He expressed optimism that under Tarique Rahman’s visionary and dynamic leadership, Bangladesh would enter a new era of development, prosperity, and democracy.

The SUST vice-chancellor also hoped that the new administration would prioritize education and research, enabling universities, including SUST, to reach global standards. He further emphasized the importance of strengthening the rule of law by ensuring judicial independence and restoring people’s voting rights.