The new government has formally commenced its journey following the swearing-in of members of the Thirteenth Jatiya Sangsad. Newly elected lawmakers took their oath on Tuesday morning at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, marking the constitutional transition to a new administration. Later the same afternoon, members of the newly constituted cabinet are scheduled to be sworn in at the South Plaza of the same complex.
Under the leadership of party chairman Tarique Rahman, a 50-member Council of Ministers has been formed. According to party sources, the cabinet has been structured to combine seasoned political leadership with professional and technocratic expertise. The composition reflects a stated emphasis on administrative efficiency, macroeconomic management, diplomatic engagement and national security coordination.
Composition of the Cabinet
The cabinet comprises 25 full ministers, 24 state ministers and one technocrat adviser, bringing the total to 50 members. Three of those included are technocrats integrated into the broader ministerial structure.
| Position Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Full Ministers | 25 |
| State Ministers | 24 |
| Technocrats (included overall) | 3 |
| Total Members | 50 |
Among those set to take the oath as full ministers are Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salahuddin Ahmed, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud (Tuku), Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, A Z M Zahid Hossain and Khalilur Rahman (technocrat). Other prominent figures include Abdul Awal Mintoo, Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad, Mizanur Rahman Minu, Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and Ariful Haque Chowdhury.
In terms of female representation, Afroza Khanam (Rita) has been appointed as a full minister, signalling a measure of gender inclusion at the senior level of government. Additional full ministers include Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Asadul Habib Dulu, Zakaria Taher, Dipen Dewan, A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon, Sardar Sakhawat Hossain (Bakul), Fakir Mahbub Anam (Swapan) and Sheikh Robiul Alam.
The state ministers’ roster features M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, Anindya Islam Amit, Shama Obaed Islam, Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, Farhad Hossain Azad and Aminul Haque (technocrat), alongside several others representing a cross-section of political and professional backgrounds.
Immediate Policy Challenges
Policy analysts identify four principal challenges confronting the new administration: restoring macroeconomic stability, curbing inflationary pressures, strengthening foreign relations and implementing administrative reform. Persistent foreign exchange constraints, elevated import costs and volatility in essential commodity prices necessitate coordinated fiscal and monetary interventions.
Revitalising partnerships with development allies and pursuing calibrated diplomatic initiatives will also be central to the government’s early agenda. Ultimately, the effectiveness of this 50-member cabinet will be judged by its ability to deliver evidence-based policymaking while maintaining political stability. The coming months are widely regarded as a decisive test of the administration’s competence, reform appetite and institutional cohesion.