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IN PHOTOS: Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister after 18 months of political turmoil

Updated On: 17 February, 2026 06:07 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

BNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in on Tuesday as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, marking a new beginning for the country after nearly 18 months of political uncertainty and lawlessness under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. (PICS/ PTI, X)

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Bangladesh's newly sworn-in PM Tarique Rahman replaces interim leader Muhammad Yunus. PICS/ PTI, X

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Bangladesh's newly sworn-in PM Tarique Rahman replaces interim leader Muhammad Yunus. PICS/ PTI, X
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to the 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza instead of Bangabhaban, departing from a long-standing tradition

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President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to the 60-year-old Rahman at the South Plaza instead of Bangabhaban, departing from a long-standing tradition

After the swearing-in, Rahman signed the oath of office and secrecy. He will serve as Prime Minister for the next five years

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After the swearing-in, Rahman signed the oath of office and secrecy. He will serve as Prime Minister for the next five years

Rahman, the son of late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Bangladesh in December after living in self-exile in London for 17 years

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Rahman, the son of late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Bangladesh in December after living in self-exile in London for 17 years

Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected leader of the parliamentary party by BNP lawmakers

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Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected leader of the parliamentary party by BNP lawmakers

The new Cabinet includes two members from minority communities — BNP Vice President Nitai Roy Chowdhury, a Hindu, and Dipen Dewan, a Buddhist

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The new Cabinet includes two members from minority communities — BNP Vice President Nitai Roy Chowdhury, a Hindu, and Dipen Dewan, a Buddhist

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