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Tarique Rahman Set to Become Bangladesh PM in Monday Oath Ceremony

Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), will be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Monday. The oath-taking ceremony for him and his initial cabinet will be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan instead of the traditional Durbar Hall to accommodate more guests. Invitations have been sent to South Asian leaders, though their attendance, particularly of prime ministers, depends on their schedules and confirmations are expected by Sunday. The forming cabinet is expected to be small initially, with potential for expansion later.

Key Points: Tarique Rahman to Take Oath as Bangladesh Prime Minister

  • Oath on Monday at Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan
  • South Asian leaders invited
  • Initial cabinet to be small
  • Venue changed to accommodate guests
  • Attendance confirmations pending
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Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM on Monday; South Asian leaders invited

Tarique Rahman, BNP chairman, will be sworn in as Bangladesh's PM on Monday. South Asian leaders are invited to the ceremony at 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. - Government Source"

Dhaka, February 14

Tariq Rahman will take the oath as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Monday. South Asian leaders have been invited to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Tariq Rahman and his cabinet.

"As the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tariq 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.

Meanwhile, party sources indicate that Tarique Rahman has begun forming his cabinet.

However, this cabinet will be very small initially.

It may expand later, but at the outset, it will not be large.

Therefore, the cabinet taking the oath on Monday is expected to be small.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting that the ceremony is at Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan instead of Bangabhaban. Shows they're expecting a big crowd. Hope the PM attends or sends a high-level delegation to show our support.
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Rohit P
The article mentions a "very small" cabinet initially. Smart move. Lets him start working without getting bogged down in too many ministries. Hope he focuses on economic ties with India.
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Sarah B
With respect, I hope this transition is smooth and democratic. The region needs stable governments. The invitation to SAARC leaders is a good diplomatic gesture for a fresh start.
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Vikram M
Bangladesh is a crucial partner for trade and security. Whoever is in charge, we need to maintain strong ties. Hope the new PM continues the positive momentum in bilateral relations.
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Karthik V
The logistical detail about the venue change is actually quite telling. They're making a public show of this. Let's see what the actual policies will be. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

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