Bangladesh

Bangladesh politics has changed forever. Will it change for the better?

Newly minted Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s most immediate task will be to stabilise Bangladesh’s shaky economy, says the writer.

Bangladesh’s new PM pledges price stability

Bangladesh’s newly sworn Prime Minister Tarique Rahman warned traders against profiteering in a televised address on Feb 18.

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Tarique Rahman won big in Bangladesh. Far bigger tests await him

Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin signs as he administers the oath‑taking ceremony for Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister in Dhaka on Feb 17, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladesh PM names Cabinet after election win

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has kept the defence portfolio for himself as he formed his first Cabinet.

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister after landslide election victory

BNP leader Tarique Rahman (right) taking the oath of office as prime minister at a ceremony in Dhaka on Feb 17, 2026.

PM Wong congratulates Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman on election win

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman won a decisive victory in Bangladesh’s general election on Feb 12.

Bangladesh’s Islamist-led coalition submits complaints challenging poll results

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance is challenging results in 32 constituencies.

Bangladesh freezes bank accounts of S’porean tycoon amid probes; businessman denies allegations

Mr Muhammad Aziz Khan, Chairman of Summit Power International, at his office on November 3, 2021.

Bangladesh’s incoming prime minister puts restoring economy and governance first

Tarique Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), shows victory sign during a press conference, following the BNP's victory in the 13th general election, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Tarique Rahman poised to be Bangladesh’s prime minister as Islamists concede

Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman Tarique Rahman (centre) looks set to become Bangladesh's next prime minister.

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