Prime minister of Bangladesh (2026 – present)
What is Hasina’s game plan as she seeks a passport to return to Bangladesh?: The ousted leader faces the prospect of being hanged upon return for her violent ...
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Key FactsBangladesh rejects Hasina’s request for new identity documents
6 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- In the letter, her lawyers cited reports that her existing passport and identity card had been revoked and invoked rights under Bangladeshi and international law.
- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir called Hasina a fugitive criminal and said Bangladesh wanted her handed over under its extradition treaty with India.
- Hasina says she plans to return in December and surrender to a court; her aides said the date would be announced once formalities were complete.
- A war-crimes court in Bangladesh sentenced her to death in absentia in November 2025 for ordering a deadly crackdown on the uprising; Hasina denies the charges.
“To me she is a criminal. A criminal convicted by our tribunal. To us this is her identity.”— Bangladesh’s Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman speaking about ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; according to the article, he made the remarks to journalists in Dhaka.
'Neither Delhi nor Pindi, Bangladesh comes first': In message marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, PM Tarique Rahman calls for national unity ...
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Tarique to visit Turkey for COP31 summit, may meet Erdoğan: The prime minister is also expected to meet the Australian prime minister, Uzbekistan's president ...
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'By attempting to bury the Awami League, Prime Minister Rahman may instead be digging his own — and democratic Bangladesh’s — grave ... Show more
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PM leaves for Turkey to attend COP31 leaders' summit: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Turkey this morning on a three-day official visit to ...
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Let us begin our revolution today: Tarique: PM calls for national unity to protect Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and democracy at Nov 7 rally
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PM Tarique reaches Istanbul en route to COP31 summit in Antalya: PM Tarique reaches Istanbul en route to COP31 summit in Antalya
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Tarique, Erdoğan hold 30-minute bilateral meeting in Antalya: PM meets Turkish president on sidelines of COP31 World Leaders' Summit
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PM reaches Turkey's Antalya to attend COP31 summit: Tarique was received at Antalya airport by Turkey's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr Serdar ...
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PM calls ministers over garment workers unrest: Labor minister has canceled his UAE visit as the government moves to address protests demanding a Tk 30 ...
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PM returns home after Japan visit: Flight delayed by nearly five hours due to technical glitch in Biman plane
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PM urges Japan's Uniqlo to expand investment in Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman calls for more investment in man-made fibre, technical textiles and sustainable ...
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Tarique pays tribute to Zia, Khaleda on National Revolution and Solidarity Day: BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today paid homage to party founder ...
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Prothom Alo English Oct 28
We want to make Dhaka as clean as Tokyo: PM: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said his government was working to make Dhaka and the rest of the country ...
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Biman flight carrying PM Tarique delayed at Narita over technical fault: Dhaka-bound flight BG377 was unable to depart as scheduled from Narita International ...
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PM on 4-day official visit to Japan at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Tarique, Takaichi bilateral summit today
Japan eyes over $6b investment in Bangladesh over five years: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi announces target after summit talks with Tarique Rahman in Tokyo
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Tarique seeks to turn Bangladesh-Japan ties into engine of shared prosperity: PM invites Japanese investors to explore opportunities in Bangladesh
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Born without hands, Altaf Hossain learned to write with his feet. Today, he runs a school in Bangladesh, helping children build their own futures ... Show more
Prothom Alo English Oct 20
OpinionStern message from head of government: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has forced a second official, State Minister Ishraque Hossain, to resign within two and a ...
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Several media outlets reported last night that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had asked Ishraque to resign from the cabinet following public outrage over his ... Show more
Ishraque's fate up in the air
Ishraque's fate up in the air
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Rangpur this morning to visit Durga Puja mandaps outside the capital on Maha Navami ... Show more
PM leaves Dhaka to visit Durga Puja mandaps in three districts
PM leaves Dhaka to visit Durga Puja mandaps in three districts
Japan is expected to push for India's re-inclusion in its Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (BIG-B) initiative during Prime Minister Tarique ... Show more
PM'S Japan tour: Tokyo may push for re-inclusion of India in BIG-B
PM'S Japan tour: Tokyo may push for re-inclusion of India in BIG-B
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called on people of all faiths to work together to build their desired Bangladesh, saying the country belongs to Muslims ... Show more
PM Tarique calls for unity of all faiths to build desired Bangladesh
PM Tarique calls for unity of all faiths to build desired Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called on people of all religions to work together to build Bangladesh, saying everyone should be recognized first and ... Show more
Tarique urges people of all faiths to build Bangladesh together
Tarique urges people of all faiths to build Bangladesh together
Tarique Rahman ordered action against the associate professor during a surprise visit to Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute. Doctor suspended as PM catches him smoking in hospital room
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today expressed strong dissatisfaction with the unhygienic environment at the Azimpur Government Officers' and Employees' ... Show more
PM orders cleanup of Azimpur govt quarters within two weeks
PM orders cleanup of Azimpur govt quarters within two weeks
Sheikh Hasina says Bangladesh PM’s decision to skip BRICS Summit was ‘immature’: Report
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A garland of shoes was hung around the neck of the sculpture of Bir Sreshtha Hamidur Rahman in Jhenaidah town. thedailystar.net
Samakal Oct 09
PM seeks DP World investment in free trade zones, rail-based ICDs: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged global logistics giant DP World to invest in ...
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The activities of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her team from India are the “principal challenge” to planning Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's ... Show more
Hasina, her team in India 'principal challenge' to PM's India visit: Humaiun Kobir tells Hindu
Hasina, her team in India 'principal challenge' to PM's India visit: Humaiun Kobir tells Hindu
Key FactsKobir: Hasina’s India activities complicate Rahman visit planning
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehindu.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehindu.com
- Kobir called the activities of Hasina and her team, based in Delhi, the main hurdle in planning Rahman’s visit to India.
- He accused Hasina and her team of trying to destabilize another country from Delhi and urged India to restrain their activities.
- He said talks with India were continuing and Dhaka welcomed positive signs that India was trying to restrain Hasina and her team.
- Bangladesh seeks strategic autonomy in foreign policy while maintaining strong relations based on mutual respect, mutual benefit and national interests.
Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has been appointed as a legal officer at the office of Khalilur Rahman ... Show more
Zaima Rahman appointed legal officer at UNGA president's office
Zaima Rahman appointed legal officer at UNGA president's office
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was upset to learn that a school teacher had been detained in Kushtia over alleged derogatory remarks about him and directed ... Show more
PM Tarique ordered release of Kushtia teacher detained over alleged derogatory remarks about him: Mahdi Amin
PM Tarique ordered release of Kushtia teacher detained over alleged derogatory remarks about him: Mahdi Amin
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed the authorities concerned to expedite the Inner Circular Road project to ease traffic congestion in Dhaka. PM seeks faster work on Inner Circular Road project to ease Dhaka traffic
In his first UNGA address as prime minister, Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman hailed his country’s democratic transition, called for global disarmament and ... Show more
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday instructed cabinet members to become more active on social media in highlighting the government's initiatives and ... Show more
Be more active on social media to counter misinformation
Be more active on social media to counter misinformation
UAE and Bangladesh ties: Abdullah bin Zayed meets Bangladesh Prime Minister in New York
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Key FactsAbdullah bin Zayed meets Bangladesh’s prime minister in New York
Sep 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to deepen cooperation in support of their mutual interests.
- They also exchanged views on common-interest issues on the UN agenda and the latest regional and international developments.
- Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening ties and expanding cooperation supporting development and economic prosperity.
- Attendees included Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade.
Prothom Alo English Sep 27
PM Tarique Rahman’s three-country tour planned for October, November: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is preparing to visit three countries in October and November ...
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate the fifth edition of the 'Bay of Bengal Conversation' in Dhaka tomorrow. PM Tarique set to inaugurate Bay of Bengal Conversation in Dhaka tomorrow
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman has called for stronger international support to ensure the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
The party announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday, saying Mamun had been removed from all party posts and expelled from its primary membership. BNP expels Mofizur Rahman Mamun amid Mirpur extortion allegations
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman have attended a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for world ... Show more
PM, wife attends Trump's dinner for world leaders
PM, wife attends Trump's dinner for world leaders
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned home this morning after wrapping up his five-day visit to the United States to attend the 81st session of the United ... Show more
PM returns home after five-day US visit
PM returns home after five-day US visit
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st United ... Show more
Yeni Safak English Sep 23
Erdogan meets Bangladesh PM at UN General Assembly: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held closed-door talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the ...
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“It's time that we paid attention to the Rohingyas”
It’s now been almost a decade since 1.3 million Rohingya Muslims were forced to flee persecution in ... Show more
The father of Mariam Khatun, the second wife of Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam, whose body was recovered from a flat at NAM Bhaban in Dhaka yesterday ... Show more
'She would barely respond when I tried to talk to her': Mariam's father
'She would barely respond when I tried to talk to her': Mariam's father
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif discussed various aspects of bilateral relations between Bangladesh and ... Show more
Tarique, Shehbaz discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues
Tarique, Shehbaz discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for New York this morning on a regular flight to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly ... Show more
PM heads to UNGA on short visit with minimal entourage: PMO
PM heads to UNGA on short visit with minimal entourage: PMO
Rahman’s UN debut carries family weight, high national stakes: When Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addressed the United Nations General Assembly for ...
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called for faster and deeper cuts in global emissions and greater international support for climate-vulnerable ... Show more
PM calls for faster global action to tackle rising sea levels
PM calls for faster global action to tackle rising sea levels
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting and discussed ways to further expand trade and investment ties between ... Show more
Tarique, Erdogan discuss expanding Bangladesh-Türkiye trade, investment ties
Tarique, Erdogan discuss expanding Bangladesh-Türkiye trade, investment ties
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih held a high-level meeting on Tuesday to discuss a sustainable solution to the ... Show more
Tarique, UN refugee chief discusses sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis
Tarique, UN refugee chief discusses sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis
"I have immense respect for the faculty members who helped me come this far, and they deserve credit for the achievements I have had," AR Tahseen Jahan wrote ... Show more
'Thousands of students' lives were ruined': DU topper refuses Dean's Award
'Thousands of students' lives were ruined': DU topper refuses Dean's Award
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has extended birthday greetings to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Tarique greets Modi on his birthday
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said gas supply to industries and factories would return to near its previous level by tomorrow evening ... Show more
Gas supply to industries to near previous levels by tomorrow evening: PM Tarique
Gas supply to industries to near previous levels by tomorrow evening: PM Tarique
'I have said I intend to return...': Sheikh Hasina slams Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman over her extradition row
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Samakal Sep 10
Tarique Rahman not attending BRICS Summit: State Minister
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Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is set to take charge as the president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. Khalilur Rahman to take charge as UNGA president today
Samakal Sep 05
PM joins BNP’s 48th founding anniversary discussion: Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday joined a discussion organised to mark the 48th ...
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Samakal Sep 01
PM pays homage to Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia on BNP’s founding anniversary: BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today paid homage to his father and ...
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Prothom Alo English Aug 26
Bangladesh wants to buy Chinese fighter jets that 'shot down' Rafale: What makes them special?
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#WIONAtBRICS | Tarique Rahman’s uncertain BRICS attendance reflects widening India-Bangladesh tensions over Sheikh Hasina, even as Dhaka keeps dialogue open ... Show more
BRICS Summit 2026: Will Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman travel to New Delhi and why it matters?
BRICS Summit 2026: Will Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman travel to New Delhi and why it matters?
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the feasibility study and detailed design for installing electric traction on the Chattogram-Dhaka corridor to operate ... Show more
Study, design completed for electric trains on Dhaka-Chattogram route: PM
Study, design completed for electric trains on Dhaka-Chattogram route: PM
US President Donald Trump has expressed hope of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman soon, saying Bangladesh and its people have a "very bright future" under ... Show more
'Boeing will not let you down, and I will not forget': Trump writes to Tarique
'Boeing will not let you down, and I will not forget': Trump writes to Tarique
Samakal Aug 29
PM for global unity against enforced disappearance: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for global unity and solidarity for holding trial of those involved ...
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A Gazipur court today sent a 20-year-old man to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act over alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Tarique ... Show more
Remarks on PM Tarique: Gazipur youth sent to jail in anti-terrorism case
Remarks on PM Tarique: Gazipur youth sent to jail in anti-terrorism case
Samakal Sep 03
JS forms 10 standing committees for ministries
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Samakal Sep 01
Strong, effective democracy key to sustainable progress: PM: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said a strong and effective democratic system is key to ...
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Kuwait Times Sep 05
Bangladesh opposition marches over gas and power shortages | Kuwait Times Newspaper
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