Tarique Rahman Set to Become Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Amid Parliamentary Tensions

Tarique Rahman is poised to become the Prime Minister of Bangladesh after being elected leader by his party's MPs. Despite parliamentary challenges over the Constitution Reform Council, the BNP successfully secured 209 seats, paving the way for their return to power after rival parties were sidelined.

In a significant political shift, Tarique Rahman is on the cusp of becoming Bangladesh's Prime Minister after his selection as the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s parliamentary contingent. The move comes amidst tense political dynamics surrounding the Constitution Reform Council, aimed at revising the national charter.

The newly inaugurated BNP members were administered the parliamentary oath by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasirudin, while initial refusals by Jamaat-e-Islami MPs added to the day's uncertainty. The oath-taking ceremony was part of broader efforts to end the constitutional stalemate.

President Mohammad Shahabuddin is scheduled to formalize the BNP's governance by overseeing the cabinet's swearing-in. With 209 seats secured by BNP, coupled with Jamaat-e-Islami's 68, the political landscape displays new allegiances, particularly after the Awami League's exclusion from the electoral race.

(With inputs from agencies.)