Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Some parties, individuals exploiting power, gas crises to create anarchy: PM

Tarique Rahman says his government is working to address inherited energy problems and warns that the law will be enforced against attempts to create unrest
5 September 2026

Separate Air Force training bases too costly, time-consuming: PM Tarique

Bangladesh prime minister says existing facilities are more practical as government plans domestic drone production and stronger military cybersecurity
2 September 2026

Resettlement must come first in any Phulbari open-pit mining plan: PM Tarique

Prime minister says affected people must not lose their livelihoods and environmental concerns will be given importance before any decision
2 September 2026

Strong democratic system key to sustainable development: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said Bangladesh’s sustainable progress and development can be ensured through an effective and strong democratic system
1 September 2026

PM orders relocation of Karwan Bazar kitchen market to Gabtoli

Instructs authorities to take necessary steps to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka
29 August 2026

PM Tarique mourns Nepal flood deaths, offers Bangladesh’s support

Conveys condolences to Nepalese PM Balendra Shah and the families of those killed in devastating floods
26 August 2026

PM Tarique pushes quality school meals, revival of girls’ universal stipends

Authorities directed to study stipend costs and pilot midday meal models
24 August 2026

PM Tarique expands cabinet with 5 new members, promotes one to minister

Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman and Sa Ching Pru take oath as ministers; two others become state ministers
21 August 2026

PM may visit India, but ties must rest on equality and respect: Shafiqur

Jamaat chief says Bangladesh wants friendly relations with India based on mutual respect and equal dignity, while rejecting hegemony
21 August 2026

India withdraws notice that appeared to reveal preparations for Tarique Rahman’s visit

Rashtrapati Bhavan had scheduled a rehearsal for the Bangladesh prime minister’s ceremonial welcome before the statement was recalled
21 August 2026

PM launches programme to give 20,000 raincoats to Sylhet tea workers

BAPI, Chevron Bangladesh and Pandughar Group will provide the raincoats for workers in Sylhet, Moulvibazar and Habiganj
18 August 2026

Mohammed bin Salman invites Tarique Rahman to Saudi Arabia for talks on stronger ties

Proposed visit will include discussions on bilateral relations and regional and global issues
17 August 2026

A conducive climate needed for Tarique’s India visit

Dhaka says bilateral visit has been under discussion for weeks
17 August 2026

‘A lot can happen in a month’: Shama Obaed on PM Tarique’s proposed India visit

State minister says no decision has been made on the prime minister's participation in the BRICS outreach session or a bilateral trip
13 August 2026

Bangladesh wants durable economic partnership with US: PM

Urges US businesses to ‘invest with confidence’
13 August 2026

PM Tarique welcomes Visa’s interest in expanding Bangladesh business

Company eyes investment in digital finance, AI, payments and technology development
11 August 2026

Gas crisis to be resolved within 5-7 days: PM Tarique

Speaking in Fatikchhari after meeting Hefazat-e-Islam chief, he says LNG unloading disruption issue has been addressed
9 August 2026

PM Tarique calls for diversified energy mix as he inspects Matarbari Power Plant

Calls for maximum and efficient use of existing infrastructure to bolster power and energy security
9 August 2026

PM calls for eco-friendly solutions to tackle riverbank erosion

Directs authorities to expand use of vetiver grass to protect rivers, canals and transport infrastructure
6 August 2026

PM hands appointment letters to three persons with disabilities

Reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion
30 July 2026