Tarique Rahman, the Chairman of the BNP, was sworn in as Prime Minister this afternoon at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Complex. Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman, elder son of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahaman and late Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, took oath as the prime minister. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office and oath of secrecy to Tarique Rahman at the open space of the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Complex this afternoon. After the swearing-in, Tarique Rahman signed the oath of office and oath of secrecy.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 17, 2026 10:50 UTC