On February 17, 2026, Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister, Tariq Rahman, was sworn in during a ceremony attended by various international representatives, including Pakistan's Planning Minister, Ahsan Iqbal. This event marks a significant political transition in Bangladesh, following the elections held on February 12, where the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured 209 seats, establishing itself as the largest political party in the parliament. In contrast, the Jamaat-e-Islami and its allied parties won a total of 77 seats, indicating a shift in the political landscape of the country. Ahsan Iqbal conveyed the best wishes of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing the commitment to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. As reported by Daily Qudrat, Iqbal stated, "ہم بنگلہ دیش کے ساتھ اپنے تعلقات کو مزید مضبوط بنانے کے لیے پرعزم ہیں."