Joins the BNP
The BNP’s biography records Rahman joining its Gabtali unit in 1988.
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LIFE • POLITICS • HISTORY
Through the years
A sourced record of Tarique Rahman’s life and political career.
Chronology 8 events
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1988
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2002
Appointed senior joint secretary
The BNP biography dates his appointment as senior joint secretary to 2002.
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2009
Elected senior vice-chairman
The party biography records his election as senior vice-chairman in 2009.
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2018
Becomes acting chairman
The BNP biography records his nomination as acting chairman in 2018.
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2025
Returns to Bangladesh
Rahman returned to Bangladesh on 25 December 2025 after years in the United Kingdom.
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2026
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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Elected BNP parliamentary leader
On 17 February 2026, the BNP announced Rahman’s election as its parliamentary party leader.
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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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