Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister After BNP Landslide

Dhaka (Al Jazeera) — February 18, 2026: Tarique Rahman has taken oath as Bangladesh’s new prime minister, days after his party secured a sweeping victory in the country’s first general election since the 2024 student-led uprising that led to the removal of former premier Sheikh Hasina.

Key Developments:

• Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as Bangladesh’s new prime minister following the BNP’s landslide victory.
• The BNP secured more than a two-thirds parliamentary majority, while the Awami League was barred from contesting.
• The new government is set to implement the July National Charter, introducing major constitutional and governance reforms.

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Rahman was sworn in by President Mohammed Shahabuddin during a televised ceremony held outside the parliament building in Dhaka. In his oath, he pledged to perform his duties in accordance with the law and the Constitution.

Earlier in the day, newly elected lawmakers were administered the oath by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin inside the parliament complex. Cabinet members were also scheduled to take oath as part of the transition process.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies won at least 212 seats out of 299 contested constituencies in the 350-seat parliament, securing more than a two-thirds majority. The Jamaat-e-Islami and its partners won 77 seats, while the Awami League did not participate in the elections following its ban.

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Rahman assumes office after an interim administration governed the country for 18 months following Hasina’s departure. A key priority for the new government will be implementing the July National Charter — a reform package containing more than 80 proposed governance changes. The charter, endorsed by over 60 percent of voters in a referendum held alongside the elections, includes provisions such as term limits, the creation of a bicameral legislature, and restrictions on unilateral constitutional amendments.

Security was heightened around the parliament premises during the swearing-in ceremony, though large crowds gathered outside, expressing hopes for political renewal and broader representation, particularly among younger voters who were instrumental in last year’s uprising.

The formation of the new government marks a significant political transition in Bangladesh as it embarks on a reform-driven parliamentary term.

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