After the allocation of the ministerial roles, the government issued an official order announcing that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would take responsibility for three ministries: the Cabinet Division, the Ministry of Defense, and the Armed Forces Division.
BNP leaders stressed that Bangladesh's national interest will guide foreign policy under Tarique Rahman's leadership. They highlighted equality, multilateralism, and sovereignty. PM Modi congratulated Rahman and reaffirmed bilateral ties. Following BNP's landslide victory, Rahman called for
In a post on X, the party stated, "Mr Tarique Rahman has assumed office as the Chairman of the BNP. Following the passing of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister, national leader Begum Khaleda Zia, the position of party Chairman became vacant."
BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan accused ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of responsibility for Khaleda Zia's death, citing imprisonment and denial of treatment. He recalled Khaleda Zia's political struggle, democratic legacy and leadership, following her death on 30 December 2025 at age 80.
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch expressed strong criticism over the alleged coercion of Balochistan National Party (BNP) senators into supporting the 26th constitutional amendment, only to face fabricated police cases afterwards. She condemned these actions on social media, asserting that