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How governments survive their honeymoon periods

For Tarique Rahman’s government, the next 180 days are not just a beginning. They are a test of whether a mandate can be converted into momentum before the honeymoon ends and the reckoning begins

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam speaking at a press conference at the party’s central office in Banglamotor, Dhaka, on 19 February 2026. Photo: TBS

BNP colluded with India, Awami League during election: Nahid Islam

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presides over the first cabinet meeting of the newly formed government at the Secretariat on 18 February 2026. Photo: Courtesy

PM asks ministers to undertake 180-day action plan to implement election pledges

Will Awami League capitalise on Jamaat-NCP's political strategy?

Will Awami League capitalise on Jamaat-NCP's political strategy?

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman lays a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar today, paying tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War. Photo: BNP Media Cell

Tarique Rahman pays tribute at National Memorial after assuming office

MPs applaud as Tarique Rahman presides over the first meeting of the BNP Parliamentary Party at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban this morning (17 February 2026). Photo: BNP Media Cell

Gazette reveals what Tarique's cabinet looks like

The file photo of Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad. Photo: collected

Six-time MP Kaikobad to become religious affairs minister

Screengrab via Prothom Alo.

Jamaat, NCP criticise BNP's refusal to take Reform Council oath

Logo of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI). Photo: Collected

DCCI urges new govt to take effective, priority-based measures for quick economic recovery

British journalist David Bergman. Illustration: TBS

BNP may be on strong legal ground, but it should clear its position: David Bergman

File image of Haji Aminur Rashid Yasin. Photo: Collected

BNP picks Amin-ur as technocrat minister after he sacrificed Cumilla-6 bid at Tarique’s request

Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku. Photo: Collected

Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku set to become energy minister

From top right clockwise: Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salahuddin Ahmed, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and Zonayed Saki. Collage: TBS

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