Twenty-four members of parliament were sworn in as state ministers following Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election. The oath-taking ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building, administered by President Md. Shahabuddin. The newly appointed state ministers include M Rashiduzzaman Millat for Civil Aviation and Tourism, Anindya Islam Amit for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Shariful Alam for Commerce, Industry, and Textiles, and Shama Obaid Islam for Foreign Affairs, among others.

The list also features Sultan Salahuddin Tuku for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food; Barrister Kaiser Kamal for Land; Farhad Hossain Azad for Water Resources; and several others across ministries such as Finance, Health, Education, and Environment. Additionally, Habibur Rashid Habib and Rajib Ahsan may be assigned to the Road Transport, Railways, and Shipping ministries, though their specific portfolios have not yet been confirmed.

The appointments mark the formation of a new team of state ministers under the current government, reflecting a broad distribution of responsibilities across key sectors.

Khalilur Rahman, currently serving as the National Security Adviser to the Chief Adviser of the interim government, is set to be included in the new cabinet of the BNP government, according to a source close to him. The same source indicated that he may be appointed as the Foreign Minister. The Cabinet Division has begun inviting new ministers following the swearing-in of members of parliament, with 49 BNP leaders called to join. President Md. Shahabuddin is scheduled to administer their oaths at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building on Tuesday afternoon.

Rahman was appointed in November 2024 as the High Representative for Rohingya issues and priority affairs under the Chief Adviser, and later, in April 2025, he became the National Security Adviser. He also played a significant role in recent trade negotiations with the United States.

The inclusion of Rahman in the cabinet underscores his growing influence in foreign and security affairs within the BNP-led administration.

Top leaders and senior representatives from several South Asian countries attended the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government, held at the National Parliament Building in Dhaka. According to the state news agency BSS, the event took place on Tuesday, with the presence of dignitaries from Maldives, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muiz arrived in Dhaka in the morning and was received by Foreign Affairs Adviser M. Touhid Hossain. Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay joined the ceremony at Bangladesh’s invitation, with Bhutan’s embassy noting that his visit reflects continued support and long-term friendship. India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented his country, while Pakistan’s Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Chowdhury attended as Pakistan’s delegate. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma and Sri Lanka’s Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa also participated.

The participation of these regional leaders underscores South Asia’s interest in Bangladesh’s political transition and signals a commitment to deepen cooperation with the new government led by Tarique Rahman.

Twenty-five members of parliament were sworn in as full ministers following Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament election. The oath-taking ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, administered by President Md. Shahabuddin.

The newly appointed ministers include Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives; Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury for Finance and Planning; Salahuddin Ahmed for Home Affairs; Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; and Hafiz Uddin Ahmed for Liberation War Affairs. Other portfolios were distributed among 20 additional ministers, including technocrat appointees for Foreign and Agriculture-related ministries.

The formation of this new cabinet marks the beginning of the government’s administrative term following the 13th parliamentary election, with responsibilities spanning key sectors such as economy, education, health, infrastructure, and technology.

Bogura is set to regain ministerial representation after nearly 35 years, as Mir Shahe Alam, the BNP-nominated candidate from Bogura-02 (Shibganj), is expected to take oath this afternoon as State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives in the newly formed government. Earlier in the morning, he was sworn in as a Member of Parliament.

Mir Shahe Alam serves as the vice-president of the Bogura District BNP and president of the Shibganj Upazila BNP. He previously held the position of chairman of the Shibganj Upazila Parishad. Local sources confirmed that his appointment ends a long-standing absence of ministerial posts from the district.

The last minister from Bogura was Advocate Mojibur Rahman, who became State Minister for Finance following the 1991 election. Since then, residents of Bogura had not seen any ministerial appointment, a matter that had long been a source of disappointment for them, according to local BNP leaders.

Dr. Khalilur Rahman, previously serving as the National Security Adviser to the Chief Adviser of the interim government, has been appointed as the new Foreign Minister in the BNP-led government. The appointment was confirmed by a reliable BNP source. The Cabinet Division began inviting new cabinet members following the swearing-in of Members of Parliament, with 49 leaders called to join the new cabinet. The oath-taking ceremony for the ministers is scheduled to be administered by President Md. Shahabuddin at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building on Tuesday afternoon.

Dr. Rahman had earlier been appointed in November 2024 as the High Representative for Rohingya issues and priority affairs under the Chief Adviser. In April 2025, he became the Chief Adviser’s National Security Adviser. He also played a significant role in recent trade agreement negotiations with the United States.

The formation of the new cabinet marks a key step in the BNP government’s transition from the interim administration, with Dr. Rahman’s appointment signaling continuity in foreign and security policy leadership.

Former adviser to the interim government and one of the leaders of the July uprising, Mahfuz Alam, has sharply criticized the recently concluded 13th National Parliament election, calling it a 'divided election'. On Tuesday, February 17, he expressed his anger in a verified Facebook post, where he appeared to refer to the BNP and opposition alliances regarding whether newly elected members of parliament should take their oaths.

In his post, Mahfuz Alam urged political actors to stop what he described as the 'drama of protest' after accepting a 'divided election'. He accused both those who arranged and those who accepted the election of betraying the people, expressing sorrow for students whom he claimed were 'sold out cheaply'. He further alleged that the people's rightful struggle would be suppressed through public relations campaigns and media manipulation.

The comments reflect Mahfuz Alam’s discontent with the post-election political stance of opposition groups and his concern about the erosion of public trust following the 13th national election.

Tarique Rahman took oath as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building, where President Md. Shahabuddin administered the oath. Rahman entered the ceremony at 3:55 p.m., accompanied by his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman and their only daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman.

Following the Prime Minister’s oath, 24 full ministers and 24 state ministers were sworn in. The full ministers include Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salah Uddin Ahmed, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, AZM Zahid Hossain, and others. Among them, Khalilur Rahman and Aminur Rashid took oath as technocrat ministers. The state ministers include M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Anindya Islam Amit, Shariful Alam, Shama Obaid Islam, Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, Barrister Kaiser Kamal, and several others.

The event marks the formal beginning of Tarique Rahman’s tenure as the country’s 11th Prime Minister, with a newly formed cabinet comprising both political and technocrat members.

Three leaders from Cumilla have been invited to join the cabinet of the BNP government. They are BNP Vice Chairman Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaykobad, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman’s adviser Aminur Rashid Yasin, and BNP Labour and Employment Affairs Secretary as well as Cumilla South District BNP President Zakaria Taher Suman. Aminur Rashid Yasin will serve as a minister under the technocrat quota. The Cabinet Division informed them by phone at 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, according to close sources.

Earlier in the day, at 10:40 a.m., members elected to the 13th National Parliament took their oaths, while the cabinet’s oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for the afternoon. News of Kaykobad’s appointment sparked celebrations in Muradnagar, Cumilla, with local BNP activists distributing sweets. Social media also filled with congratulatory posts for Yasin and Suman.

The report notes that Cumilla residents are rejoicing over having three ministers from their district. It also mentions speculation that senior BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain might be appointed president.

The Cabinet Division has begun inviting newly elected members of parliament from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to take oath as state ministers following the swearing-in of the 13th National Parliament. The oath-taking ceremony for the new cabinet members is scheduled for the afternoon of February 17, 2026. Those invited to take oath as state ministers include M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Anindya Islam Amit, Md Shariful Alam, Shama Obaid Islam, Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, Barrister Kaiser Kamal, and Farhad Hossain Azad.

Earlier in the day, BNP’s elected members of parliament had already taken their oaths. The Cabinet Division initiated the invitation process for the new cabinet immediately after the parliamentary swearing-in ceremony. The list of invitees indicates the composition of the upcoming BNP-led government’s cabinet.

The report also notes that Khalilur Rahman will be part of the BNP government’s cabinet, while foreign dignitaries, including India’s Speaker and Foreign Secretary, are in Dhaka to attend the oath-taking ceremony.

State ministers took oath on Tuesday afternoon at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building in Dhaka. President Md. Shahabuddin administered the oath to the newly appointed state ministers. The ceremony marks a significant step in the formation of the new cabinet, which includes both full ministers and state ministers.

According to the report, 25 individuals are set to become full ministers, including Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salah Uddin Ahmed, and others. Additionally, 24 individuals are to serve as state ministers, among them M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Anindya Islam Amit, Shama Obaid Islam, and Nurul Haque Nur. The list also includes several technocrat members.

The oath-taking event signifies the formal beginning of responsibilities for the new ministers and state ministers under the current administration, as the government moves forward with its new leadership structure.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and members of his new cabinet took the oath of office on Tuesday afternoon at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building. President Md. Shahabuddin administered the oath to the newly appointed ministers and state ministers.

According to the announcement, 25 individuals are taking office as full ministers, including Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salah Uddin Ahmed, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, and Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. Additionally, 24 others are assuming roles as state ministers, among them M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Anindya Islam Amit, Shariful Alam, Shama Obaid Islam, and Sultan Salahuddin Tuku. The list also includes several technocrat members.

The swearing-in marks the formal beginning of the new government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with the ceremony held in the presence of the President at the National Parliament complex.

The oath-taking ceremony for the new government has begun at the National Parliament in Dhaka. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and members of his cabinet arrived at the venue on Tuesday afternoon. President Md. Shahabuddin is administering the oaths at the South Plaza of the Parliament building. A total of 25 individuals are being sworn in as full ministers, while 24 others are taking oath as state ministers.

The list of full ministers includes Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salah Uddin Ahmed, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, AZM Zahid Hossain, Khalilur Rahman (technocrat), Abdul Awal Mintoo, Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad, Mizanur Rahman Minu, Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Zahir Uddin Swapon, Aminur Rashid (technocrat), Afroza Khanam Rita, Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Asadul Habib Dulu, Md. Asaduzzaman, Zakaria Taher Suman, Dipen Dewan, ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan, Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain Bakul, Fakir Mahbub Anam, and Sheikh Robiul Alam.

Among the 24 state ministers are M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Anindya Islam Amit, Shariful Alam, Shama Obaid Islam, Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, Barrister Kaiser Kamal, Forhad Hossain Azad, Md. Aminul Haque (technocrat), Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, Habibur Rashid Habib, Rajib Ahsan, Md. Abdul Bari, Mir Shahe Alam, Md. Jonaid Abdur Rahim Saki, Ishraq Hossain, Farzana Sharmin Putul, Sheikh Faridul Islam, Nurul Haque Nur, Yaser Khan Chowdhury, M Iqbal Hossain, M A Muhit, Ahmed Sohel Manzur, Bobby Hajjaj, and Ali Newaz Khaiyam.

Bobby Hajjaj, chairman of the National Democratic Movement (NDM) and member of parliament for Dhaka-13, has been invited to join the new cabinet led by Tarique Rahman. Hajjaj confirmed the news to the newspaper Amar Desh on Tuesday afternoon, saying he had received the call to join the cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony for the new ministers is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building.

Earlier in the day, at 10:40 a.m., newly elected members of parliament from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) took their oaths in the parliament’s oath room, administered by Chief Election Commissioner A. M. M. Nasir Uddin. However, BNP lawmakers did not take oaths as members of the Constitutional Reform Committee. Following the BNP’s landslide victory in the 13th national election, Tarique Rahman is set to be sworn in as the new prime minister.

Bobby Hajjaj, son of businessman Prince Musa Bin Shamsher, is known as a writer, teacher, and politician. He is recognized for his advocacy of patience, tolerance, and non-violent politics, and teaches at a leading private university in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which secured a decisive victory in the 13th national parliamentary election, has sworn in its elected members of parliament on Tuesday morning. Later in the afternoon, the new cabinet members are scheduled to take their oaths at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building in Dhaka. The cabinet, led by BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman, will include 25 full ministers and 24 state ministers, forming a 50-member council of ministers.

Among those appointed to the cabinet are several figures who had not been widely discussed in political circles prior to the announcement. These include Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Khondaker Abdul Muktadir, Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bakul, Fakir Mahbub Anam, and Sheikh Robiul Alam. Their inclusion highlights a mix of familiar and lesser-known faces in the new administration.

The swearing-in marks the formal beginning of the BNP-led government following its overwhelming electoral success, setting the stage for the party’s return to executive leadership.