Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Bangladesh Prime Minister on February 17. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced a new cabinet with 25 ministers and 24 state ministers. The BNP chief was elected as the parliamentary leader during a party meeting, who will assume office at the Secretariat on Wednesday