Wed, 18 Feb 2026

"The Prime Minister will address the nation this evening."

Published: 18 Feb 2026, 01:13 pm

Following his historic swearing-in yesterday, Prime Minister is set to deliver his first address to the nation this evening. The speech, scheduled for 7:00 pm, will be broadcast live on BTV, according to an official government press release.

took the oath of office as Prime Minister on Tuesday, marking the formal beginning of his tenure. The ceremony was followed by the swearing-in of his cabinet ministers, first the full ministers and then the state ministers, in a carefully staged sequence that underscored the significance of the occasion.

The oath-taking ceremony was held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament House, where President administered the oath to the newly appointed officials shortly after 4:00 pm. The event drew senior political figures, diplomatic representatives, and a wide spectrum of civil society leaders, reflecting the historic nature of the transition.

This marks the beginning of a new government under ’s leadership, and notably, the return of a BNP-led administration after nearly two decades. Political analysts describe this shift as one of the most significant in the country’s recent political history, emphasising the expectations surrounding policy direction, governance reforms, and national development initiatives.

The Prime Minister’s address tonight is expected to outline the government’s priorities, including plans for economic revitalisation, social welfare programmes, and institutional reforms. It will also serve as an opportunity to communicate directly with citizens, reaffirm the government’s commitment to transparency, and present a vision for the country’s future under BNP stewardship.

For clarity, the sequence of events surrounding the new government’s formation is summarised below:

EventDate & TimeKey Figures InvolvedLocation
Prime Minister Sworn InTuesday, Afternoon, PresidentNational Parliament House, South Plaza
Ministers Sworn InTuesday, Post-ceremonyCabinet Ministers, State MinistersNational Parliament House, South Plaza
First National AddressWednesday, 7:00 pm Broadcast Live on BTV

With this address, will formally communicate the objectives and priorities of his administration, signalling the start of what many anticipate will be a transformative period in Bangladeshi politics. Citizens and observers alike are keenly awaiting his remarks, which are expected to set the tone for governance and policy-making in the coming years.

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