Tarique Rahman: From Exile to PM — Do You Know His Rank?
Agartala: With the assumed political transition placing Tarique Rahman at the helm, Bangladesh now counts nine individuals who have served as Prime Minister since independence in 1971, including caretaker heads of government during critical election periods.
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Below is the chronological list of Bangladesh’s Prime Ministers:
- Tajuddin Ahmad (1971–1972)
The first Prime Minister of independent Bangladesh, who led the Mujibnagar Government during the Liberation War. - Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1972–1975)
The nation’s founding leader who later assumed the Prime Minister’s office. - Khaleda Zia (1991–1996, 2001–2006)
Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister, serving two elected terms. - Shahabuddin Ahmed (1996 – Interim)
Led a brief interim government amid political uncertainty. - Muhammad Habibur Rahman (1996 – Interim)
Headed another short caretaker administration the same year. - Sheikh Hasina (1996–2001, 2009–2024)
The longest-serving Prime Minister in the country’s history. - Latifur Rahman (2001 – Interim)
Oversaw the interim government ahead of national elections. - Fakhruddin Ahmed (2007–2009 – Interim)
Led the military-backed caretaker government during the emergency period. - Tarique Rahman (Current- from 2026 to …….)
Son of former President Ziaur Rahman, marking a new phase in Bangladesh’s political landscape.
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From post-independence reconstruction to caretaker rule and long democratic tenures, Bangladesh’s Prime Ministerial history reflects decades of political evolution. With Tarique Rahman entering this lineage, the country steps into another defining chapter of leadership and governance.
