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Bangladesh is set for a historic political moment as BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as the next Prime Minister on February 17 at the Southern Plaza of the Bangladesh Parliament.
Tarique Rahman to Be Sworn in as Bangladesh PM on February 17
New Delhi: A significant political moment will be witnessed in Dhaka on February 17th when Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) President Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh. This event is considered to formally mark the BNP's return to power.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Southern Plaza of the Bangladesh Parliament House and has drawn particular attention across South Asia. Leaders from several countries, including India, have been invited to this historic occasion.
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According to BNP sources, the day will begin with the swearing-in of newly elected MPs on the morning of February 17th. This will be followed by the swearing-in of the new government and the Prime Minister in the second half of the day.
Tarique Rahman will be sworn in by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. This formal process confirms that the transfer of power is taking place constitutionally following the elections.
A BNP spokesperson called February 17th a "historic day" for Bangladesh. He said that the formation of a new government would mark the beginning of a new political chapter in Bangladesh after a long political process. The spokesperson also stated that special attention would be paid to international participation at the ceremony, especially from South Asian leaders.
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India has been specially invited to the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also received an invitation to attend the swearing-in ceremony. This is being considered an important political signal in the context of India-Bangladesh relations.
Extensive security arrangements will be made in Dhaka during the swearing-in ceremony. Traffic controls and security measures have been announced at the venue and surrounding areas. Authorities have urged the general public and visitors to cooperate and plan their travels accordingly.
Thus, February 17th is going to be a significant day of political change in Bangladesh. The return of BNP to power with Tarique Rahman becoming the Prime Minister could bring new equations in the political landscape of Bangladesh and South Asia.
