Administration record
Tarique Rahman — Prime Ministership
Government led by Tarique Rahman
A sourced record of the administration formed on 17 February 2026 and selected portfolios.
- Government formed
- February 17, 2026
- Recorded status
- Active
- Prime Minister
- Tarique Rahman
- PM office term began
- February 17, 2026
In context
How government is organized
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Prime Minister
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Cabinet
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Ministries & divisions
Portfolio records connect administrative responsibilities with documented programmes.
Oath and the start of the administration
Tarique Rahman took the oath as Prime Minister at the South Plaza of Parliament on 17 February 2026. BSS reported that President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath.
Reading the portfolio record
The table below covers selected ministries and divisions. Read each person, responsibility and period together. Supporting publication records and publisher links are available in Documents.
People and responsibilities
Cabinet member directory
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Prime Minister
Prime Minister
Tarique Rahman
- Cabinet DivisionPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of DefencePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Armed Forces DivisionPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Minister
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Minister
A. N. M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon
- Ministry of EducationPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of Primary and Mass EducationPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Abdul Awal Mintoo
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Abdul Moyeen Khan
- Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and CooperativesPortfolio allocated: August 21, 2026
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Minister
Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain
- Ministry of Women and Children AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of Social WelfarePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Afroza Khanam
- Ministry of FoodPortfolio allocated: August 21, 2026
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Minister
Ahmed Azam Khan
- Ministry of Liberation War AffairsPortfolio allocated: March 12, 2026
Minister
Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury
- Ministry of FinancePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of PlanningPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Andaleeve Rahman
- Ministry of Information and BroadcastingPortfolio allocated: August 21, 2026
Minister
Ariful Haque Chowdhury
- Ministry of Labour and EmploymentPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas EmploymentPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Minister
Asadul Habib Dulu
- Ministry of Disaster Management and ReliefPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Fakir Mahbub Anam
- Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information TechnologyPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of Science and TechnologyPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Iqbal Hasan Mahmud
- Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral ResourcesPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Minister
Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaikobad)
- Ministry of Religious AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Khalilur Rahman
- Ministry of Foreign AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Minister
Khandaker Abdul Muktadir
- Ministry of IndustriesPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of Textiles and JutePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of CommercePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
M. Rashiduzzaman Millat
- Ministry of Civil Aviation and TourismPortfolio allocated: August 21, 2026
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Minister
Md. Asaduzzaman
- Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Minister
Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu
- Ministry of LandPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Minister
Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie
- Ministry of Water ResourcesPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid
- Ministry of Fisheries and LivestockPortfolio allocated: March 25, 2026
- Ministry of AgriculturePortfolio allocated: March 25, 2026
Minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury
- Ministry of Cultural AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Minister
Saching Pru
- Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts AffairsPortfolio allocated: August 21, 2026
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Minister
Salahuddin Ahmed
- Ministry of Home AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain
- Ministry of Health and Family WelfarePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Minister
Sheikh Rabiul Alam
- Ministry of Road Transport and BridgesPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of RailwaysPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
- Ministry of ShippingPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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Minister
Zakaria Taher
- Ministry of Housing and Public WorksPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
State minister
State minister
Ahmad Sohel Manzur
- Ministry of Housing and Public WorksPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
State minister
Ali Newaz Mahmud Khayyam
- Ministry of Cultural AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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State minister
Anindya Islam Amit
- Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral ResourcesPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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State minister
Bobby Hajjaj
- Ministry of Primary and Mass EducationPortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
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State minister
Farhad Hossain Azad
- Ministry of Water ResourcesPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
State minister
Farzana Sharmin
- Ministry of Social WelfarePortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
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State minister
Habibur Rashid
- Ministry of RailwaysPortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
- Road Transport and Highways DivisionPortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
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State minister
Humayun Kabir
- Ministry of Foreign AffairsPortfolio allocated: August 21, 2026
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State minister
Ishraque Hossain
- Ministry of Liberation War AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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State minister
M. A. Muhit
- Ministry of Health and Family WelfarePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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State minister
M. Iqbal Hossain
- Ministry of Disaster Management and ReliefPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
State minister
Md. Abdul Bari
- Ministry of Public AdministrationPortfolio allocated: March 25, 2026
- Ministry of FoodPortfolio allocated: March 25, 2026
State minister
Md. Aminul Haque
- Ministry of Youth and SportsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
State minister
Md. Nurul Haque
- Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas EmploymentPortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
State minister
Md. Rajib Ahsan
- Ministry of ShippingPortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
- Bridges DivisionPortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
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State minister
Md. Shariful Alam
- Ministry of Textiles and JutePortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
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State minister
Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki
- Ministry of PlanningPortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
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State minister
Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin
- Ministry of LandPortfolio allocated: March 12, 2026
- Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
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State minister
Mir Shahe Alam
- Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and CooperativesPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
State minister
Mohammad Shamim Kaysar
- Ministry of Religious AffairsPortfolio allocated: August 21, 2026
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State minister
Shama Obaed Islam
- Ministry of Foreign AffairsPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
State minister
Sheikh Faridul Islam
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangePortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
State minister
Sultan Salahuddin Tuku
- Ministry of Fisheries and LivestockPortfolio allocated: March 4, 2026
State minister
Yaser Khan Chowdhury
- Ministry of Information and BroadcastingPortfolio allocated: February 17, 2026
Official lists reviewed 16 October 2026. Responsibilities reflect the Cabinet Division listings; this is a dated record, not a live feed. Appointment to rank and portfolio-allocation dates may differ. Official ministers list · Official state ministers list
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Cabinet and portfolio history
Each responsibility is shown in a separate row; grouped member profiles appear above. An undocumented end date alone does not establish current service.
| Person | Position and portfolio | Ministry / division | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Moyeen Khan | Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives | August 21, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Afroza Khanam | Ministry of Food — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Food | August 21, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Andaleeve Rahman | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting | August 21, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| M. Rashiduzzaman Millat | Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism | August 21, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Saching Pru | Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs | August 21, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Humayun Kabir | Ministry of Foreign Affairs — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Foreign Affairs | August 21, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Mohammad Shamim Kaysar | Ministry of Religious Affairs — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Religious Affairs | August 21, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid | Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock | March 25, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid | Ministry of Agriculture — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Agriculture | March 25, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Abdul Bari | Ministry of Public Administration — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Public Administration | March 25, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Abdul Bari | Ministry of Food — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Food | March 25, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Ahmed Azam Khan | Ministry of Liberation War Affairs — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Liberation War Affairs | March 12, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin | Ministry of Land — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Land | March 12, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Shariful Alam | Ministry of Textiles and Jute — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Textiles and Jute | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Sultan Salahuddin Tuku | Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Habibur Rashid | Ministry of Railways — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Railways | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Habibur Rashid | Road Transport and Highways Division — State MinisterState minister | Road Transport and Highways Division | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Rajib Ahsan | Ministry of Shipping — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Shipping | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Rajib Ahsan | Bridges Division — State MinisterState minister | Bridges Division | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki | Ministry of Planning — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Planning | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Farzana Sharmin | Ministry of Social Welfare — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Social Welfare | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Nurul Haque | Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Bobby Hajjaj | Ministry of Primary and Mass Education — State MinisterState minister | Ministry of Primary and Mass Education | March 4, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Tarique Rahman | Cabinet Division — Prime Minister portfolioPrime minister portfolio | Cabinet Division | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Tarique Rahman | Ministry of Defence — Prime Minister portfolioPrime minister portfolio | Ministry of Defence | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Tarique Rahman | Armed Forces Division — Prime Minister portfolioPrime minister portfolio | Armed Forces Division | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury | Ministry of Finance — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Finance | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury | Ministry of Planning — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Planning | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Salahuddin Ahmed | Ministry of Home Affairs — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Home Affairs | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Iqbal Hasan Mahmud | Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain | Ministry of Women and Children Affairs — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Women and Children Affairs | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain | Ministry of Social Welfare — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Social Welfare | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Khalilur Rahman | Ministry of Foreign Affairs — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Foreign Affairs | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaikobad) | Ministry of Religious Affairs — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Religious Affairs | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Abdul Awal Mintoo | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Nitai Roy Chowdhury | Ministry of Cultural Affairs — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Cultural Affairs | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu | Ministry of Land — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Land | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Khandaker Abdul Muktadir | Ministry of Industries — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Industries | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Khandaker Abdul Muktadir | Ministry of Textiles and Jute — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Textiles and Jute | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Khandaker Abdul Muktadir | Ministry of Commerce — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Commerce | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Ariful Haque Chowdhury | Ministry of Labour and Employment — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Labour and Employment | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Ariful Haque Chowdhury | Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie | Ministry of Water Resources — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Water Resources | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Asadul Habib Dulu | Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Md. Asaduzzaman | Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Zakaria Taher | Ministry of Housing and Public Works — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Housing and Public Works | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| A. N. M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon | Ministry of Education — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Education | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| A. N. M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon | Ministry of Primary and Mass Education — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Primary and Mass Education | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
| Fakir Mahbub Anam | Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology — MinisterMinister | Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology | February 17, 2026 — end not documentedCurrent in this record |
Preceding election
- 2026 Thirteenth Parliamentary Election · February 12, 2026
Sources & References
- প্রধানমন্ত্রী ও মন্ত্রিগণCabinet Division · 2026-09-10
- Interim govt dissolved with formation of new govtBangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · 2026-02-17
- Tarique Rahman takes oath as PM, forms 49-member cabinetBangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · 2026-02-17
- Portfolios distributed among new ministers, state ministersBangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · 2026-02-18
- Armed Forces Division — official websiteArmed Forces Division ·
- PM inaugurates Farmer Card pre-pilot in TangailBSS · 2026-04-14
- Farmer Card pilot launch announcedBSS · 2026-03-04
- প্রধানমন্ত্রী ও মন্ত্রিগণ — সরকারি তালিকাCabinet Division · 2026-10-05
- প্রতিমন্ত্রিগণ — সরকারি তালিকাCabinet Division · 2026-09-10
- Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh's PM after landslide election victoryReuters · 2026-02-17
- Bangladesh could consider joining Mecca pact, in test for foreign tiesReuters · 2026-08-25