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New Delhi/Dhaka. A new era is going to begin after the change of power in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tariq Rahman will take oath as the new Prime Minister of the country tomorrow, 17 February 2026. Bangladesh had specially invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this historic ceremony, but due to his prior commitments, PM Modi would not be able to attend the ceremony.
Prime Minister’s engagement and special program in Mumbai
According to official sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to go to Dhaka on February 17 because he has a meeting in Mumbai on the same day. French President Emmanuel Macron An important bilateral meeting is proposed with. President Macron is coming to India to participate in the ‘AI Impact Summit’ to be held in India. During this, both the leaders will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation under the ‘Horizon 2047 Roadmap’.
Om Birla will be the official representative of India
Speaker of the Lok Sabha on behalf of the Government of India in the absence of the Prime Minister Om Birla Will attend the swearing-in ceremony. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri can also go to Dhaka with him.
Importance: According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Om Birla’s participation reflects India’s commitment to the shared history, culture and democratic values between India and Bangladesh.
Swearing in ceremony: 13 countries invited
Bangladesh has presented the event as a major regional event. The list of invited countries includes:
Neighboring countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan.
Other key partners: China, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Malaysia.
BNP’s massive victory and changing equation
In the 13th parliamentary elections of Bangladesh, BNP has returned to power after almost two decades. out of 297 seats 209 seats By winning, BNP has secured a clear majority.
Jamaat-e-Islami: 68 seats.
Awami League: Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party was banned from this election.
Before the swearing-in, PM Modi called Tariq Rehman to congratulate him on his victory and assured him of India’s continued support on the path of “peace, progress and prosperity”.