International Media Coverage: Tarique Rahman Sworn in as Prime Minister

Reuters

Under the headline “Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister after election landslide”, Reuters highlighted that BNP has returned to power nearly two decades later, marking a major political shift in South Asia.

BBC

BBC reported that BNP formed the government after securing two-thirds of the parliamentary seats. The oath was administered by President Mohammad Shahabuddin. This is the first elected government after 18 months of interim rule following the fall of the Awami League government.

The Guardian & Al Jazeera

The Guardian noted that Tarique Rahman and his party members took the oath in parliament after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Al Jazeera reported that this marks his first term as Prime Minister following the student-led revolt of 2024 and a decisive electoral victory.

International Dignitaries

The oath ceremony was attended by notable figures including Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, India’s Speaker of Parliament, Maldives President Muizzu, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tobgay, Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, UK official Malhotra, and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

The Hindu

The Hindu highlighted that Tarique Rahman, aged 60, assumed office just days after BNP’s electoral landslide. Breaking tradition, the ceremony was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament instead of Bangabhaban.