Tarique Rahman takes oath as Bangladesh PM
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What challenges await Tarique Rahman as he confronts fragile economy & sensitive India relationship
Tarique Rahman inherits a fragile economy, strained institutions and sensitive ties with India as Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister. He will be tested by inflation, unrest, and balancing India, China and Pakistan while resetting bilateral cooperation.
In the February 12 elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a commanding majority. Now, Tarique Rahman took the oath as Prime Minister of the nation.
Tarique Rahman, the chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), will take the oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh today. Tarique Rahman is the son of Ziaur Rahman and Khalida Zia. Rahman was jailed for corruption cases and was in exile in London for around 17 years.
Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh has announced his resignation, signalling the end of the interim government, according to an AFP report.
The BNP chief arrived at Rezaul Karim’s Siddheswari residence around 7:15pm for the meeting, which is being seen as a positive political gesture after the polls, said BNP Media Cell member Atikur Rahman Rumon.