Following a sweeping win in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, Tarique Rahman is scheduled to take oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on February 17, alongside his newly formed Union Cabinet. The election results delivered a decisive mandate to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, marking a major political shift in the country after years of intense competition and public dissatisfaction with previous leadership. The ceremony is expected to be one of the most significant political events in South Asia this year.

According to official sources, several regional leaders and foreign dignitaries have been invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony, signaling renewed diplomatic engagement under Rahman’s leadership. His return to the center of power has energized BNP supporters, who view the victory as a rejection of authoritarian governance and economic mismanagement. Party leaders claim the election reflects a clear demand for institutional reform, economic revival, and stronger democratic norms across Bangladesh.

Rahman’s government now faces immediate pressure to stabilize the economy, address rising living costs, restore investor confidence, and heal deep political divisions. While supporters are celebrating what they call a historic comeback, critics are watching closely to see whether the new administration can deliver real change instead of repeating past power struggles. The coming months will test whether this overwhelming electoral mandate translates into effective governance — or becomes just another cycle of high expectations followed by political disappointment.