Today marks the swearing-in of the victorious candidates of the 13th National Parliament election. At 10:00 AM, Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin will administer the oath to the newly elected Members of Parliament in the parliamentary oath chamber. Subsequently, in the afternoon, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to be sworn in as Prime Minister.
During the same ceremony, President Mohammad Shahabuddin will administer the oath to the members of the new cabinet. According to insider sources, the forthcoming cabinet is likely to comprise between 35 and 40 members, including 26–27 full ministers and 10–12 deputy ministers. There remains a possibility that one or two additional members may be added at the final stage. Recent rehearsal data suggests that the final cabinet could include 37–40 members.
On Monday afternoon, officials from the Cabinet Division conducted the final rehearsal for the swearing-in ceremony. Nearly 40 positions were prepared for the presentation of oath certificates, reflecting a constitutional and carefully organised plan. Nevertheless, the final composition of the cabinet remains under strict confidentiality.
The table below outlines the likely full ministers and deputy ministers based on internal party discussions:
| Probable Minister / Deputy Minister | Specific Responsibility / Role |
|---|---|
| Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir | Senior party leader |
| Dr. Khandakar Mosharraf Hossain | Key party responsibilities |
| Salahuddin Ahmed | Standing Committee member |
| Mirza Abbas | Experienced political leader |
| Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury | Political analysis |
| Gayeshwar Chandra Roy | New generation representative |
| Dr. Abdul Moin Khan | Education sector expert |
| Dr. A.J.M. Zahid Hossain | Health and science |
| Nazrul Islam Khan | Administrative expertise |
| Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku | Security affairs |
| Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed | Senior active leader |
| Fazlur Rahman | Public relations and strategy |
| Altaf Hossain Chowdhury | Economy and planning |
| Abdul Awal Mintu | Law and policy |
| Ehsanul Haque Milan | Emerging leader |
| Nitai Roy Chowdhury | Administration |
| Afroza Khan Rita | Women’s empowerment |
| Zahir Uddin Swapon | Communications |
| Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed | Research and analysis |
| Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie | Politics and strategy |
Sources indicate that technocrats and emerging leaders may also be included to balance expertise with fresh energy. Standing Committee member Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed stated, “Those who have resisted coalition misgovernance and earned public trust will be given opportunity. The cabinet will combine experienced and new leadership.”
Preparations and rehearsals indicate that the new cabinet will merge seasoned leadership with the next generation of policymakers, playing a key role in maintaining recent political and administrative balance. The projected 37–40 member cabinet is expected to provide both effective governance and innovative thinking for the forthcoming administration.