Prime Minister Tarique set to spend first day in office at Secretariat

Before arriving there, Tarique will visit the National Memorial to pay his respects

Bangladesh’s newly sworn Prime Minister Tarique Rahman looks on during an oath taking ceremony at the South Plaza of the parliament building, following BNP's landslide victory in the national polls, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Feb 17, 2026. REUTERS

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to spend his first day at work at the administrative nerve centre Bangladesh Secretariat on Wednesday.

After being sworn in as the 11th prime minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, the BNP chairman’s move to the Secretariat signals the start of his administrative tenure following an absolute majority win in the parliamentary polls.

Cabinet Division Joint Secretary Mohammad Taufiqul Islam told bdnews24.com that the new prime minister is expected to arrive at the Secretariat around noon.

He, however, said the schedule for a cabinet meeting has not yet been confirmed.

Tarique will visit the National Memorial in Savar to pay his respects.

He will visit Zia Udyan in the capital to offer prayers at the graves of his parents before heading to his office.

He will attend the office in Building No 1 of the Secretariat.

A Cabinet Division official said Tarique is expected to hold a meeting with the secretaries during his first day to provide them with administrative directives.