Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister
The Guardian World
by Redwan Ahmed in Dhaka, and Penelope MacRaeFebruary 17, 2026
Many voice hope that moment will mark move away from repression and unrest and a chance to revive economy
Bangladesh’s new prime minister has been sworn in, sealing a dramatic comeback for the Bangladesh Nationalist party (BNP) and formally closing the turbulent chapter that toppled Sheikh Hasina in 2024.
The swearing-in of Tarique Rahman restored an elected government after 18 months of caretaker rule led by the Nobel peace prize laureate Muhammad Yunus.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/17/2026