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Tarique Rahman news

Dhaka should think of politics of reconciliation

Hasina’s return offers a chance to hold a fair trial that holds her to account, and impresses upon her the reality of how Bangladeshis see her now.
Published on Jul 15, 2026 07:47 am IST

India monitoring Bangladesh's plan to develop Teesta river with China's help

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, center right, attends a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China Friday, June 26, 2026.
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:07 am IST

Bypassing India, Bangladesh PM Rahman picks Malaysia, China for first visit

Bangladesh and China are expected to sign up to 17 bilateral instruments, including 13 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and an action plan, during Tarique Rahman's visit to China
Updated on Jun 21, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over PM aide's detention at Delhi airport

Zahed Ur Rahman has a long history of making anti-India statements, especially on his YouTube channel “Zahed’s Take”, which has been blocked in India
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 06:35 am IST

Dinesh Trivedi to be India's next ambassador to Bangladesh as nations reset ties

Trivedi was a Union Minister for Railways and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare during the UPA regime, as a member of the Trinamool Congress.
Updated on Apr 21, 2026 12:00 am IST

India, Bangladesh to take steps to mend frayed ties, bolster energy cooperation

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar with Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman during a meeting. (PTI/Via @DrSJaishankar)
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 11:23 am IST

Does the new government in Bangladesh give hope to India?

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman takes oath as prime minister during a swearing-in ceremony at the National Parliament building in Dhaka,
Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:47 pm IST

Tarique Rahman, first male PM since 1991, marks BNP's return to Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, looks on after he was sworn in as country's Prime Minister at the National Parliament in Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Published on Feb 18, 2026 03:44 pm IST

Tarique Rahman names new cabinet after Bangladesh election win

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman takes oath as prime minister during a swearing-in ceremony at the National Parliament building in Dhaka,
Published on Feb 18, 2026 12:27 pm IST

Prime Minister Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla participated in the swearing-in of Tarique Rahman’s new government in Dhaka on Tuesday. (@hamidullah_riaz)
Published on Feb 17, 2026 11:26 pm IST

Prime Minister Modi invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla participated in the swearing-in of Tarique Rahman’s new government in Dhaka on Tuesday. (@hamidullah_riaz)
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 11:18 pm IST

Who is Nitai Roy Chowdhury, the only Hindu minister in Tarique Rahman's cabinet

In the recent general elections, Roy was elected as an MP from Magura-2 on a BNP ticket, defeating his rival from Jamaat-e-Islami.
Published on Feb 17, 2026 10:49 pm IST

The BNP has its task cut out in Bangladesh

On Rahman’s part, he is saddled with numerous challenges. First and foremost is the restoration of law and order. (AFP)
Updated on Feb 18, 2026 06:17 am IST

PM Modi invites Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman to India, Om Birla hands over letter

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka.
Updated on Feb 18, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Tarique Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh PM; Om Birla among attendees

Tarique Rahman took oath at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 03:53 pm IST

Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM today. All you need to know

Tarique Rahman's BNP had won a landslide victory in the Bangladesh general elections on February 12, the first since a deadly 2024 uprising ousted Sheikh Hasina's rule.
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Muhammad Yunus announces resignation ahead of Tarique Rahman's oath-taking

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Feb. 12, 2026, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus casts his ballot during voting in the country's 13th parliamentary elections, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (@ChiefAdviserGoB/X via PTI Photo)(PTI02_12_2026_000144A)
Updated on Feb 17, 2026 05:50 am IST

Oath-taking of Bangladesh MPs tomorrow, but uncertainty over road to referendum

Tarique Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), shows victory sign during a press conference, following the BNP's victory in the 13th general election, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Updated on May 12, 2026 11:40 am IST

Retrieving lost ground in Delhi and Dhaka

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Rahman has said his government’s foreign policy will be shaped solely by the interests of Bangladesh and its people, pointing to his desire to balance relations with China, India and Pakistan (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 15, 2026 10:59 pm IST

PM was invited to Bangladesh new govt inauguration, Om Birla to attend instead

External affairs ministry said Birla's attendance at the swearing-in “underscores the deep and enduring friendship" between India and Bangladesh.
Updated on Feb 16, 2026 06:16 am IST

‘Didi’ sends sweets, flowers to ‘Tarique bhai’ after landslide win in Bangladesh

Earlier on Friday, Mamata congratulated the citizens of Bangladesh as well as ‘Tarique Bhai’.
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Bangladesh invites Modi to attend Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 06:45 am IST

Tarique's firm stance on Sheikh Hasina, says this on India-Bangladesh ties

In this first address after BNP's win, Tarique Rahman called for unity in Bangladesh and also touched on the issue of Sheikh Hasina's extradition.
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 11:59 am IST

Bangladesh’s foreign policy won’t be country-specific: Tarique Rahman

Tarique Rahman, chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party. (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 14, 2026 09:11 pm IST

Will PM Modi be invited to Tarique Rahman's oath ceremony? What BNP said

PM Modi was one of the first South Asian leaders to congratulate Tarique Rahman on BNP's big poll win
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 03:56 am IST

Tarique Rahman was asked how he sees India-Bangladesh ties. PM-elect responds

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman during a press conference in Dhaka on February 14, 2026 after the BNP's big win in national elections.
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 12:00 am IST

Bangladesh's new government may take oath on Monday: Report

Tarique Rahman is poised to be the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Published on Feb 14, 2026 11:59 am IST

Bangladesh elections: Full list of BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami winners

Bangladeshi women leave after casting their votes outside a polling station during national parliamentary election in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Updated on Feb 13, 2026 10:22 pm IST