Ziaur Rahman
Khaleda Zia
Zubaida Rahman
Zaima Rahman
September 25, 2026
Address to the UN General Assembly
The party’s publication records an address to the UN General Assembly in New York on 25 September 2026. This entry links to the published text.
Life · Public service · History
Tarique Rahman
Prime Minister of Bangladesh
A life and political journey, explored through chronology, documented records and original sources.
- Current office
- Prime Minister of Bangladesh
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A life in public service
Tarique Rahman is a Bangladeshi political figure. This archive documents his political career, public office and family background through published sources. Its records include his swearing-in as prime minister on 17 February 2026 and the BNP’s announcement of his chairmanship on 10 January 2026.
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Speeches & Statements
July 20, 2026
Remarks during the ILO Director-General call
Metadata for the remarks documented by the linked source. The full wording is not reproduced here.
May 10, 2026
Address to senior police officials
The official party video publication identifies this as an address to senior police officials on 10 May 2026. A transcript is not reproduced here.
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Life & political career
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2026
Sworn in as prime minister
Rahman took the oath as prime minister in Dhaka on 17 February 2026. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath.
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Elected BNP parliamentary leader
On 17 February 2026, the BNP announced Rahman’s election as its parliamentary party leader.
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BNP announces chairmanship
In its 10 January announcement, the BNP confirmed that Rahman had assumed the chairmanship. This date records publication of the announcement.
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Elections & representation
Electoral History
| Election & constituency | Candidate & party | Votes | Vote share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Thirteenth Parliamentary ElectionFebruary 12, 2026Dhaka-17 |
Tarique RahmanBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) |
72,699 |
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OfficialElectedVerifiedBangladesh Sangbad Sangstha [1]Bangladesh Election Commission [2]The Daily Star [3] |
2026 Thirteenth Parliamentary ElectionFebruary 12, 2026Bogura-6 |
Tarique RahmanBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) |
216,284 |
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OfficialElectedVerifiedBangladesh Sangbad Sangstha [1]Bangladesh Election Commission [2]The Daily Star [3] |
Government & public office
Government led by Tarique Rahman
A sourced record of the administration formed on 17 February 2026 and selected portfolios.
Government formed · February 17, 2026
Policy · Initiatives · The world
Ideas, action & public life
Policies & Positions ↗
Active
Workers’ rights and workplace safety
BSS reports Rahman’s stated priority of workers’ rights and workplace safety during the ILO meeting.
Government Initiatives ↗
Launched
Canal excavation and re-excavation programme
The Water Resources Minister’s 1 April parliamentary answer records inauguration in Dinajpur on 16 March. Excavation targets are not represented as completed work.
International Relations ↗
Documented
Meeting with the ILO Director-General
The ILO and BSS document discussions on labour and employment priorities. No new agreement is asserted here.
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News & Reports
September 25, 2026
Published record of UN General Assembly address
A BNP publication records Tarique Rahman’s address to the UN General Assembly in New York on 25 September 2026.
July 20, 2026
Labour priorities discussed with ILO chief
BSS reported a meeting between Tarique Rahman and ILO Director-General Gilbert F.
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