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Tarique picks Khalilur Rahman as FM

Tarique Rahman forms cabinet, appoints Khalilur Rahman as Foreign Minister, unveils 180-day reform agenda as India signals readiness to strengthen bilateral cooperation….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh has entered a new political chapter

February 19, 2026

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Tarique Rahman Takes Oath as 11th PM of Bangladesh

The BNP’s 50-member cabinet comprises 25 ministers and 24 state ministers, with three technocrats….reports Asian Lite news Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the 11th

February 17, 2026

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India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ Feature in Yunus Farewell

These remarks follow strained relations between the two neighbours since the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government was ousted in 2024….reports Asian Lite News In his farewell address, Bangladesh’s outgoing interim government Chief

February 17, 2026

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BNP’s Long Wait Ends

The BNP, led by its chairman Tarique Rahman, secured a sweeping mandate in the recent parliamentary elections, paving the way for the formation of a new government….reports Asian Lite News The Bangladesh

February 16, 2026

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Dhaka Eyes Mega Oath Ceremony, Invites Regional Heavyweights

Among those expected to attend are Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal….reports Asian Lite News Approximately 1,200 dignitaries from Bangladesh and

February 15, 2026

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‘We Must Remain United’

Rahman’s appeal came as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party delivered a sweeping victory in national elections…reports Asian Lite News Following the BNP’s decisive parliamentary election victory, BNP chief Tarique Rahman emphasised national cohesion,

February 15, 2026

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Bangladesh MPs to Take Oath Feb 17

The swearing-in ceremony will be administered in the morning by Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin….reports Asian Lite News Members elected in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election are due to take their

February 15, 2026

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Bangladesh seeks ‘constructive’ ties with India

BNP thanks Narendra Modi for congratulatory call after landslide win, pledges constructive engagement with India to strengthen bilateral ties and regional stability. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday thanked Indian Prime

February 14, 2026

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A Hard Road Ahead for Bangladesh PM Tarique

Experts reckon that Rahman, who is more mature politically now, may work towards the restoration of ties with India in the interest of his own country…reports Asian Lite News Tarique Rahman, chairman

February 13, 2026

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Bangladesh Buys Royal Navy Vessel

Under its new role with the Bangladesh Navy, the vessel will significantly enhance the country’s hydrographic and oceanographic survey capacity….reports Asian Lite News The United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have formally

February 13, 2026

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