Bangladesh’s newly-elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) vowed to strengthen the rule of law and said his government will turn the country into a safe land for people of all faiths, regardless of party, opinion, religion, or ethnicity.
In his maiden televised address to the nation after assuming office, 60-year-old Rahman outlined his government’s priorities and said that improving the law and order situation and strictly controlling corruption to restore peace and security are his top priorities.
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“We want to turn this country into a safe land for every citizen. Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians — regardless of party, opinion, religion, or ethnicity — whether living in the hills or the plains, this country belongs to all of us,” said the Prime Minister, who is also the chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
“Whether you voted for BNP, or did not vote for BNP, or did not vote at all -- everyone has equal rights over this government... As a Bangladeshi, every one of us has equal rights in this country, in this state,” he asserted.
