Newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman declared that every Bangladeshi citizen holds equal rights regardless of political affiliation, religion, or ethnicity. In a televised address to the nation on February 18, 2026, he emphasized that the new BNP-led government belongs to all citizens, including those who did not vote for the party. He reaffirmed the principle that the state is for everyone, stating that the government aims to build a safe, self-reliant, and democratic Bangladesh.

Rahman expressed gratitude for the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs and said the new administration begins its journey in a country recovering from corruption, misrule, and a fragile economy. He identified restoring law and order and combating corruption as top government priorities. The prime minister also highlighted efforts to curb gambling and drug abuse, describing them as major causes of social instability.

He concluded that all state and private institutions will operate under legal and constitutional frameworks, ensuring that political influence or coercion will not override the rule of law.