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Nepal FM Heads to Bangladesh for New PM Tarique Rahman's Oath Ceremony

Nepal's Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma has departed for Dhaka to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh's newly elected government. The new Prime Minister, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman, will be sworn in alongside his cabinet. The ceremony's venue has been moved to the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan to accommodate a larger number of invited guests. South Asian leaders have been invited, with attendance dependent on their schedules, though each country is expected to send a representative.

Key Points: Nepal FM Attends Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's Oath Ceremony

  • Nepal FM visits for oath ceremony
  • Tarique Rahman to become new PM
  • Venue shifted to accommodate guests
  • South Asian leaders invited
  • Trip to strengthen bilateral relations
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Nepal FM departs for Bangladesh to attend oath-taking ceremony of newly elected govt

Nepal's Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma visits Dhaka for the oath-taking of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, strengthening bilateral ties.

"Invitations have been sent to the Prime Ministers of the South Asian countries... each country will send a representative at some level. - reliable source"

Kathmandu, February 16

Bala Nanda Sharma, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, on Monday departed for Dhaka, Bangladesh, to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Government of Bangladesh, a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The Foreign Minister's visit reflects Nepal's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and deepening the bonds of cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, the statement added.

Sharma will be accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry during the trip and is scheduled to return to Kathmandu on February 19, 2026.

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman will take the oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday. South Asian leaders have been invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Tarique Rahman and his cabinet.

"As the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), will take the oath on Monday alongside his cabinet.

South Asian leaders have been invited to the ceremony, and several invitations have already been sent.

However, due to weekend holidays in those countries, it may take some time, and the attendance of the leaders, especially the Prime Ministers, will depend on their availability at that time," a reliable source told ANI on Saturday night.

The new Prime Minister and the other members of his cabinet usually take the oath in the Durbar Hall of Bangladesh's Presidential Palace, Bangabhaban.

However, this time, the oath ceremony will be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan.

A senior official of the Bangladesh government told ANI that, because many more guests have been invited to the ceremony, the Durbar Hall could not accommodate the large number, so the ceremony is being held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan.

"Invitations have been sent to the Prime Ministers of the South Asian countries, but they will confirm by Sunday who will actually attend.

They mentioned that they will inform us of their schedules and whether the Prime Minister can come on Monday.

However, each country will send a representative at some level, and if a Prime Minister cannot attend, the Foreign Minister will definitely come -- this was indicated," the source added.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Interesting to see the BNP back in power. Hope this brings stability and prosperity for the people of Bangladesh. Our Foreign Minister's attendance shows India values its relationship with all regional partners.
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Aman W
The article says the ceremony is at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban because of more guests. Shows how significant this event is for the region. Hope our PM or at least EAM can attend to show solidarity.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while diplomatic visits are important, I hope the focus remains on substantive issues like trade, water sharing, and connectivity, not just ceremonial attendance. The real test is in the follow-up.
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Karthik V
Bangladesh is a key partner for India in so many ways - trade, security, culture. Any political change there is watched closely. Hope the new government continues the positive momentum in bilateral relations.
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Nidhi U
Nepal's FM going is a nice gesture. We share so much history and culture with both Nepal and Bangladesh. SAARC needs more such positive engagements to actually work for the people.

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