Following its decisive victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is preparing to form its new cabinet, sparking widespread discussion about who will occupy key ministerial posts.
According to a report published on Saturday (14 February) by BBC Bangla, citing leading national newspapers, the forthcoming BNP cabinet will feature a mix of seasoned leaders and fresh faces, reflecting a policy of continuity coupled with renewal. The Business Standard highlighted this in its second lead story: “Fresh faces and old guards: BNP to blend continuity with change in new cabinet.”
With the party having secured a clear majority, the cabinet’s composition is almost finalised, including a balance of experienced politicians, young leaders, and technocrats.
Key Ministerial Positions Under Consideration
| Portfolio | Probable Appointee | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| President | Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir | Under consideration |
| Speaker | Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan | Potential choice for parliamentary oversight |
| Ministry of Communication | Mirza Abbas | Senior party leader |
| Ministry of Local Government | Salahuddin Ahmed | Experienced parliamentarian |
| Ministry of Commerce | Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury | Veteran in trade affairs |
| Ministry of Education | A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon | Education policy expert |
| Ministry of Information & Broadcasting | Ruhul Kabir Rizvi | Technocrat, new face |
| Ministry of Public Administration | Ismail Jabiullah | Technocrat, administrative expertise |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | Humayun Kabir | Technocrat, diplomatic portfolio |
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie | Law enforcement oversight |
In addition, party stalwarts Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku are also being considered for ministerial roles. Nazrul Islam Khan, a member of the BNP Standing Committee and Election Management Committee, may serve as political advisor to the Prime Minister.
Other potential new entrants include Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain (medical sector) and lawyer Fazlur Rahman, alongside emerging figures such as Bobby Hajjaj, Andalib Rahman Partha, Nurul Haq Nur, Dr. Reza Kibria, and Mostofa Jamal Haider.
Election Summary and Cabinet Timeline
| Total Parliamentary Seats | BNP Wins | Remaining Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | 209 | 88 |
The Election Commission (EC) has so far reported the unofficial final results for 297 seats, with the BNP winning 209. The government has announced that the new cabinet could be officially formed by 18 February.
This marks BNP’s return to power after two decades. With Begum Khaleda Zia absent from active politics, party leadership rests with her son Tarique Rahman, who is expected to assume office as the Prime Minister of the new government.
The forthcoming cabinet reflects BNP’s strategy of merging experience with innovation, positioning the party to tackle governance challenges while introducing new perspectives into Bangladesh’s political landscape.