🇧🇦 Breaking political waves! Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), officially became Bangladesh's prime minister this week following a swearing-in ceremony presided over by President Mohammed Shahabuddin in Dhaka.
The oath-taking event – attended by 25 ministers and 24 state ministers – caps a dramatic shift in power after the BNP secured 209 seats in the February 12 parliamentary elections. This marks the first government transition since former PM Sheikh Hasina stepped down in August 2024 amid widespread unrest.
💡 Why it matters: With a clear parliamentary majority, Rahman's administration now faces high expectations to stabilize the nation's economy and address youth-driven demands for employment reforms. Analysts are calling this a "reset moment" for South Asia's rising economic player.
🌏 Global eyes on Dhaka: As Bangladesh enters this new chapter, international investors and neighboring countries are closely watching policy directions on climate resilience and tech infrastructure – key areas for the region's 170 million people.
