Tarique Rahman

Tarique Rahman to chair BNP standing committee meeting Saturday

Party to discuss political situation, organisational activities and upcoming programmes
10 September 2026

No scope for Bangladesh to join BRICS Summit, PM wasn’t invited: Humaiun Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said there is scope for Bangladesh to send a government representative to the BRICS Summit as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was not invited to the summit and the invitation instead extended to the BIMSTEC Chair.
10 September 2026

No PM visit to India before UN session: State minister

Humaiun Kobir says bilateral discussions on visit schedule are ongoing
5 September 2026

‘Boeing will not let you down, and I will not forget’: Trump writes to Tarique

US president thanks Bangladesh PM for deciding to purchase Boeing aircraft and says he looks forward to meeting Tarique soon
1 September 2026

PM plants tree, releases fish marking BNP’s founding anniversary

Party marks 48th anniversary for first time without Khaleda Zia
1 September 2026

Tarique pays tribute to Zia, Khaleda on BNP’s founding anniversary

The prime minister places wreaths at graves of party founder Ziaur Rahman and former chairperson Khaleda Zia
1 September 2026

Tarique Rahman’s India visit and the end of automatic deference

When a decision over whether to accept an invitation from New Delhi becomes a statement in itself, it signals that Bangladesh-India relations have indeed entered a new phase.
1 September 2026

Tarique’s visit: India’s turn to respond

The ball is now in India’s court to improve strained ties with Bangladesh, and New Delhi needs to address Dhaka’s concerns and respond to the growing public sentiment, foreign policy analysts say.
18 August 2026

PM stresses humane approach, equal access to quality healthcare

Tarique Rahman calls for stronger doctor-patient trust and better treatment facilities
15 August 2026

No decision yet on PM's India visit for BRICS summit: Foreign minister

Khalilur Rahman says invitation was extended to Tarique Rahman as BIMSTEC chair, not as Bangladesh PM
10 August 2026

Bangladesh urges India to expedite Hasina extradition

Dhaka also renews request for return of those accused in Osman Hadi killing
10 August 2026

‘When two leaders meet, a lot of problems are sorted out’: Indian high commissioner

Dinesh Trivedi says he is hopeful Tarique-Modi meeting can resolve bilateral issues
9 August 2026

PM reaches Matarbari to inspect deep-sea port, development projects

After completing the Matarbari programmes, he is scheduled to visit flood-hit areas of Chattogram and join rehabilitation programmes for people affected by the recent floods.
9 August 2026

Shakib says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder, and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety
7 August 2026

Protect unity against fascism, avoid distractions

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday vowed transparent and impartial trials for those accused of atrocities during the anti-fascist movement, warning that attempts to destabilise post-fascist Bangladesh could pave the way for the return of the ousted authoritarian forces.
6 August 2026

PM emphasises youth development for a better Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday stressed the importance of nurturing the country's youth, saying Bangladesh's future depends on the proper development of its younger generation.
27 July 2026

PM invites global investors to partner in Bangladesh's economic transformation

Govt determined to build a $1 trillion economy by 2034, he says
23 July 2026

‘Won’t tolerate extremism’

The BNP-led government will never tolerate extremism or militancy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said yesterday, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to combating corruption, strengthening democratic institutions and implementing the July charter.
16 July 2026

Govt asks primary schools to keep Zia, Khaleda, Tarique books

All government primary schools have been asked to keep three books -- two on late president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, and one written by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
5 July 2026

Malaysian PM’s office features Habib’s ‘Moha Jadu’ in Tarique's visit video

The song plays during several segments of the video, including a section in which Anwar discusses the Rohingya crisis and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving ASEAN, Bangladesh, and Malaysia to engage Myanmar on the issue.
23 June 2026