DHAKA: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as prime minister on Tuesday (Feb 17), marking an important political shift in the South Asian nation following a period of turmoil.Rahman, 60, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and assassinated President Ziaur Rahman, takes o

Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party won the country's Feb 12 general election in a landslide, securing a two-thirds majority in parliament.

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

The Lok Sabha Speaker reiterated India’s readiness to support Bangladesh in its efforts to build a democratic, progressive, and inclusive nation, and reaffirmed New Delhi’s commitment to further strengthening the enduring partnership between the two neighbouring countries

“India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals,” Modi said

BNP has called a parliamentary party meeting at the Parliament Building at 11:30 am to elect the parliamentary party leader