In a momentous ceremony marking the return of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to power, Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday afternoon. Following his oath, a 49-member cabinet—comprising 25 full ministers and 24 state ministers—was also inducted to lead the country.
The Swearing-In at South Plaza
The ceremony took place at 4:20 PM at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to the new ministers in a grand event attended by local dignitaries and international observers. This follows the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on February 12, where the BNP achieved a historic two-thirds majority.
The New Cabinet: Key Appointments
The new administration features a mix of veteran political figures and fresh faces, including two technocrat ministers who are not elected members of parliament.
Full Ministers (25):
The top tier of the cabinet includes prominent leaders such as Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, and Salahuddin Ahmed. Notably, the cabinet incorporates representation from various backgrounds:
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Veteran Leaders: Hafiz Uddin Ahmed (Bir Bikrom), Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, and Abdul Awal Mintoo.
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Technocrat Ministers: Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid and Khalilur Rahman were appointed for their specialized expertise.
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Diverse Representation: Leaders such as Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Afroza Khanam Rita, and Dipen Dewan were also sworn in.
| Highlights of the 25 Full Ministers |
| Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salahuddin Ahmed, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikrom, Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain, Abdul Awal Mintoo, Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad, Mizanur Rahman Minu, Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Zahir Uddin Swapan, Afroza Khanam Rita, Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Asadul Habib Dulu, Md. Asaduzzaman, Zakaria Taher, Dipen Dewan, ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan, Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain, Fakir Mahbub Anam, Sheikh Rabiul Alam, Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid (Technocrat), Khalilur Rahman (Technocrat). |
24 State Ministers Inducted
In addition to the full ministers, 24 state ministers were appointed to support various ministries. This group includes younger leaders and alliance partners:
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Prominent Names: Nurul Huq Nur, Zonayed Saki, Ishraque Hossain, and Shama Obayed.
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Youth Representation: Many of the state ministers, such as Sultan Salahuddin Tuku and Rajib Ahsan, represent the party’s student and youth wings.
Note: The inclusion of leaders like Nurul Huq Nur and Zonayed Saki signals a collaborative approach with political allies who were active in the movements leading up to the 2026 elections.
Looking Ahead
The new government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, faces the immediate task of stabilizing the economy and implementing the reforms promised during the election campaign. The Cabinet Division is expected to announce the specific portfolios for each minister and state minister by Wednesday morning.
