Tarique Rahman becomes the new PM of Bangladesh, takes oath of office

New Delhi: Bangladesh, ravaged by violence, hatred, and instability, has a new Prime Minister. Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Tarique Rahman took the oath of office and secrecy as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Numerous dignitaries from India and abroad attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also witnessed his swearing-in. Tarique Rahman assumed charge of Bangladesh at a time of significant instability. Minority communities are fearful due to the unification of extremists. Tarique Rahman’s appointment as Prime Minister could strengthen foreign trade relations and trust. It could also enhance positive relations between India and Bangladesh. Following the landslide election victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with him over the phone to congratulate him.

How many seats did the BNP win?

The swearing-in of Tarique Rahman and the newly elected members put an end to the political unrest in Bangladesh. In the official election results, the BNP made history by registering a landslide victory. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition won 211 of the 297 seats, while the 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 77 seats. Independent candidates won seven seats.

The BNP alone made history by winning 209 seats. Jamaat-e-Islami suffered a major setback in this election, winning a total of 68 seats. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party, the Awami League, was barred from contesting the elections. According to the Dhaka Tribune, the swearing-in ceremony was held at the South Plaza of the Parliament complex. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin administered the oath to the newly elected MPs at around 10:42 am.

Tarique Rahman returned to the country after 17 years

Following the violence that erupted during the Jain-Ji movement in Bangladesh and the expulsion of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh from London after 17 years in exile. Upon his arrival home, he was appointed the head of the Bangladesh National List Party, a move that boosted the enthusiasm of his supporters.

Throughout the election, Tariq Rahman sought votes on issues such as the country’s progress, prosperity, corruption, and employment. The public held him in high esteem, handing him a landslide victory.

Challenges Facing Tariq Rahman

Tariq Rahman, sworn in as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, will face many significant challenges. He will have to work to address the unrest and divisions between people that have been engulfing Bangladesh in the name of religious violence for the past few months.

The challenge will be to fight the decline in employment, health, and growth rates and move forward. Maintaining stability among various sections of society while remaining vigilant against the opposition’s conspiracies will be a significant challenge.

The public outrage against Sheikh Hasina caused significant damage to the country. The public frenzy and physical infrastructure were severely damaged. The situation worsened to the point where Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign from the post of Prime Minister and flee in her private plane.