Tarique Rahman Set to Begin New Chapter as Bangladesh Swears in Elected Government
Bangladesh is set to witness the formal inauguration of a newly elected government today, marking a significant political transition following last year’s mass uprising.
The swearing-in ceremony of Members of Parliament will take place in the morning, followed by the oath of the new cabinet in the afternoon, with Tarique Rahman expected to assume office as Prime Minister.
According to the National Parliament Secretariat, newly elected lawmakers and members of the Constitutional Reform Council will take their oath at 10:00 a.m. The cabinet members will be sworn in at 4:00 p.m.
In a departure from tradition, the cabinet oath ceremony will be held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament building instead of the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban. Political observers describe the open-air ceremony as symbolic of a new political beginning.
The oath for Members of Parliament will be administered by Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin, while President Mohammad Shahabuddin will administer the oath to cabinet members.
Around 1,200 local and international guests, including representatives from South Asian countries, are expected to attend the ceremony.
Focus Shifts to Cabinet Formation
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured 209 out of 299 contested seats in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, giving the party an absolute majority. With Tarique Rahman set to become Prime Minister for the first time, nationwide attention has now turned to the composition of his cabinet.
Party insiders indicate that the new cabinet is likely to combine senior political figures with younger leaders. Discussions also suggest the Prime Minister’s Office may be expanded with advisers and specialists from sectors such as administration, international development, and technology.
The leadership has emphasized regional balance, inclusion of women lawmakers, and representation from minority communities.
Finalized List of Possible Cabinet Members (Based on Both Reports)
After consolidating the two reports and removing repetitions, the following names are widely discussed as potential cabinet members or senior advisers:
🇧🇩 Possible Cabinet Members & Likely Portfolios
Senior BNP Leadership
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Possible Ministry: PresidentAmir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury
Possible Ministry: Commerce / Finance / IndustrySalahuddin Ahmed
Possible Ministry: Home Affairs / Law & Parliamentary AffairsAbdul Moyeen Khan
Possible Ministry: Education / Foreign AffairsGayeshwar Chandra Roy
Possible Ministry: Local Government / Rural DevelopmentSelima Rahman
Possible Ministry: Women & Children Affairs / Social WelfareHafiz Uddin Ahmed
Possible Ministry: Defence / Liberation War AffairsAZM Zahid Hossain
Possible Ministry: Health & Family WelfareAbdul Awal Mintoo
Possible Ministry: Planning / Investment / Economic AffairsOsman Faruk
Possible Ministry: Education (Senior Advisory Role)Nazrul Islam Khan
Possible Role: Political Adviser to the Prime Minister
Younger / Emerging Leaders
Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie
Possible Ministry: Youth & Sports / InformationHumayun Kabir
Possible Ministry: Local Government / Disaster ManagementMd. Asaduzzaman
Possible Ministry: Law & JusticeKhandaker Abdul Muktadir
Possible Ministry: Expatriates’ Welfare / Foreign Affairs (State Minister)Anindya Islam
Possible Ministry: ICT / Digital DevelopmentZakaria Taher
Possible Ministry: Transport / Roads & HighwaysFarzana Sharmin
Possible Ministry: Women Affairs / Education (State Minister)
Alliance Representatives
Andalib Rahman Partha
Possible Ministry: Telecommunications / ICTZonayed Saki
Possible Ministry: Reform & Governance / PlanningNurul Haque
Possible Ministry: Labour & Employment / Social Welfare
