On February 17, 2026, Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) significant victory in the February 12 elections, where they secured 209 out of 297 parliamentary seats. This political shift comes after a tumultuous period marked by the violent ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by hundreds of supporters outside Dhaka's parliament, was notable for the absence of the Awami League, which was barred from participating in the elections. Rahman's ascension follows 18 months of interim governance, indicating a critical transition for the nation of 170 million people.