Gemini said Portfolios Assigned to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Ten Advisors
A notification issued by the Cabinet Division on February 24, 2026, confirmed the specific ministerial and state-ministerial responsibilities assigned to these key figures, who were initially appointed on February 17. This distribution of duties marks a significant step in establishing the administrative framework of the 49-member cabinet, which already includes 25 full ministers and 24 state ministers.
Among those holding the rank of minister, senior political figures Mirza Abbas Uddin Ahmed, Nazrul Islam Khan, and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed have been designated as Political Advisors to the Prime Minister. Their roles are expected to focus on high-level strategy and political coordination within the administration. Additionally, the Ministry of Public Administration has been placed under the advisement of Md. Ismail Zabihullah, while renowned economist Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has been entrusted with the critical portfolios of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Planning.
The advisors appointed with the status of state minister have also received extensive responsibilities across multiple sectors. Humayun Kabir has been assigned to advise the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. Mahdi Amin will oversee a broad cluster of ministries, including Education, Primary and Mass Education, Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, and Labour and Employment. Meanwhile, Rehan Asif Asad has been tasked with the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology alongside Science and Technology.
Other notable assignments include Brigadier General (Retd.) Shamsul Islam, who will advise the Ministry of Defence, and Zahed Ur Rahman, who has been appointed to lead the Policy and Strategy wing. These appointments are designed to bolster the government’s technical and strategic capacity as it begins its new term. The inclusion of both veteran politicians and technocratic experts in these advisory roles signals the administration's focus on balancing political stability with specialized policy implementation across the various tiers of government.
