Tarique ministry
Tarique ministry | |
|---|---|
25th Council of Ministers of the People's Republic of Bangladesh | |
| 17 February 2026 | |
| Date formed | 17 February 2026 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
| No. of ministers | 1 Prime minister 10 Advisers 25 Ministers 23 Ministers of state |
| Total no. of members | 59 (including Prime Minister) |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority Coalition government |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | Shafiqur Rahman |
| History | |
| Election | 2026 |
| Legislature term | 34 days |
| Incoming formation | 13th Jatiya Sangsad |
| Predecessor | Yunus |
The Tarique ministry is the 25th cabinet of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. It was established on 17 February 2026 following the 2026 general election, held on 12 February 2026, leading to the formation of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.[1]
Background
Following Bangladesh Nationalist Party's landslide victory in the 2026 general election, swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet took place on 17 February 2026. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath, which resulted in the formation of the cabinet.[2]
Hafiz Uddin Ahmad and Kayser Kamal were later made Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad respectively. In their place, Ahmed Azam Khan was made Minister for Liberation War Affairs and Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin was given additional charge of the land ministry as a State Minister.[3]
Members
As of 12 March 2026, the cabinet includes the following members:[4][5]
Former Members
Members who resigned
| Name Constituency |
Date of Appointment | Position | Portfolio | Date of Appointment | Date of Termination | Party | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafiz Uddin Ahmad | 17 February 2026 | Minister | Ministry of Liberation War Affairs | 17 February 2026 | 12 March 2026 (Resigned) | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Elected as Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
| Kayser Kamal
MP for Netrokona-1 |
Minister of State | Ministry of Land | Elected as Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |||||
Portfolio Distribution
Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers
Ministers of State
Advisers
| Portfolio | Adviser | Rank | Date of Appointment | Date of Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Agriculture | Nazrul Islam Khan | Minister | 4 March 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism | Humayun Kabir | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Cultural Affairs | Zahed Ur Rahman | Minister of State | 12 March 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Defence | AKM Shamsul Islam | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief | Humayun Kabir | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Education | Mahdi Amin | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment | Mahdi Amin | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Finance | Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir | Minister | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Humayun Kabir | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Industries | Ruhul Kabir Rizvi | Minister | 4 March 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | Zahed Ur Rahman | Minister of State | 12 March 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Labour and Employment | Mahdi Amin | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Planning | Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir | Minister | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology | Rehan Asif Asad | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Primary and Mass Education | Mahdi Amin | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Public Administration | Md. Ismail Zabihullah | Minister | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Ministry of Science and Technology | Rehan Asif Asad | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Policy and Strategy | Zahed Ur Rahman | Minister of State | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Political Adviser | Mirza Abbas | Minister | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
| Nazrul Islam Khan | Minister | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent | |
| Ruhul Kabir Rizvi | Minister | 24 February 2026 | Incumbent |
Reactions
Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim,[6] Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari and prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Nepalese prime minister Sushila Karki, Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu, and Bhutanese prime minister Tshering Tobgay congratulated Rahman on his victory.[7] Modi also spoke with Rahman through telephone.[8] Indian state, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Indian National Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Rahman.[7] US President Donald Trump congratulated Rahman following the inauguration. In a personal letter sent to Rahman, he wished success for Rahman's premiership and urged to implement the trade agreement and complete the defence deals.[9]
See also
References
- ^ "Gazette notification on allocation of portfolios to ministers, state ministers". Prothom Alo. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Bangladesh Oath Ceremony 2026 Live Updates: BNP parliamentary party elects Tarique Rahman as leader". The Indian Express. 2026-02-17. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
- ^ "Azam Khan made liberation war affairs minister". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "Cabinet division issues gazette on new ministers' portfolios". banglanews24.com. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "৮ উপদেষ্টার দপ্তর বণ্টন, কে কোন দায়িত্বে?". RTV (in Bengali). 20 February 2026.
- ^ "Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim congratulates BNP, Tarique". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ a b "Regional leaders congratulate Tarique Rahman after BNP's resounding win". The Daily Star. 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Modi calls Tarique, reaffirms bilateral ties". The Daily Star. 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Donald Trump calls for implementation of trade pact, seeks defence deal". Prothom Alo. 19 February 2026.