Tarique Rahman reaches out to Opposition leaders ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Two days ahead of the swearing-in ceremony for the new government of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman and Prime Minister-designate, Tarique Rahman, reached out to Opposition leaders on Sunday (February 15, 2026).

In a reconciliatory gesture, Mr. Rahman visited Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Shafiqur Rahman at his residence, even as the JeI held consultations with members of the 11-party alliance about seeking a recount in 32 parliamentary constituencies. The BNP Chairman also met the National Citizen Party’s (NCP) convener, Nahid Islam.

source:thehindu.com