Tarique Rahman ministry
Government of Bangladesh since 2026
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The Tarique Rahman ministry is the 25th cabinet of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. It was formed on 17 February 2026 following the 2026 general election, held on 12 February 2026, leading to the formation of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.[1]
10 Advisers
26 Ministers
24 Ministers of state
7 Special Assistants to the Prime Minister
Tarique Rahman ministry | |
|---|---|
25th Council of Ministers of the People's Republic of Bangladesh | |
| 17 February 2026 | |
 Rahman presiding over a ministerial meeting, 2026. | |
| Date formed | 17 February 2026 |
| People and organisations | |
| Mohammed Shahabuddin Hafiz Uddin Ahmad (Acting) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir | |
| Tarique Rahman | |
No. of ministers | 1 Prime minister 10 Advisers 26 Ministers 24 Ministers of state 7 Special Assistants to the Prime Minister |
Total no. of members | 68 (including Prime Minister) |
Member party | |
Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) |
Opposition party | Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami |
Opposition leader | Shafiqur Rahman |
| History | |
| Election | 2026 |
| Legislature terms |
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| Budget | 2026 Budget |
| Predecessor | Yunus ministry |
Background
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Following Bangladesh Nationalist Party's landslide victory in the 2026 general election, swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet took place on 17 February 2026. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath, which resulted in the formation of the cabinet.[2]
Hafiz Uddin Ahmad and Kayser Kamal were later made Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad respectively. In their place, Ahmed Azam Khan was made Minister for Liberation War Affairs and Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin was given additional charge of the land ministry as a State Minister.[3]
Members
The cabinet includes the following members:[4][5][additional citation(s) needed]
Former members
Members who resigned
| Name Constituency |
Position | Portfolio | Date of Appointment | Date of Termination | Party | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafiz Uddin Ahmad MP for Bhola-3 |
Minister | Ministry of Liberation War Affairs | 17 February 2026 | 12 March 2026 | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Elected as Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
| Kayser Kamal MP for Netrokona-1 |
Minister of State | Ministry of Land | Elected as Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | ||||
| Dipen Dewan MP for Rangamati |
Minister | Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs | 1 June 2026 | Due to citing health | |||
| Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir MP for Thakurgaon-1 |
Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives | 21 August 2026 | Elected as President of Bangladesh[6] | ||||
Reactions
Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim,[7] Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari and prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Nepalese prime minister Sushila Karki, Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu, and Bhutanese prime minister Tshering Tobgay congratulated Rahman on his victory.[8] Modi also spoke with Rahman through telephone.[9] West Bengal Chief Minister & Trinamool Congress Chairperson Mamata Banerjee along with Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Rahman.[8] US President Donald Trump congratulated Rahman following the inauguration. In a personal letter sent to Rahman, he wished success for Rahman's premiership and urged to implement the trade agreement and complete the defence deals.[10]
