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                <title>Tarique Rahman May Induct Goyeshwar Chandra Roy Into Cabinet as Bangladesh Nationalist Party Prepares to Form Government</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-designate <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Tarique Rahman</span></span> is considering appointing senior politician <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Goyeshwar Chandra Roy</span></span> to his cabinet as the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Bangladesh Nationalist Party</span></span> prepares to form the country’s next government following its decisive election victory, party and election officials said.</strong></p>]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/international/tarique-rahman-may-induct-goyeshwar-chandra-roy-into-cabinet-as/article-14314"><img src="https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/media/400/2026-02/tarique-rahman-may-induct-goyeshwar-chandra-roy-into-cabinet-as-bangladesh-nationalist-party-prepares-to-form-government.jpg" alt=""></a><br /><p>Roy, who won the Dhaka-3 parliamentary seat in the Feb. 12 general election, is viewed within the party as a seasoned figure with administrative experience and strong ties to the Zia political family. He previously served as a state minister during the government of former prime minister <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Khaleda Zia</span></span> from 1991 to 1996, overseeing portfolios including environment, forests, fisheries and livestock.</p>
<p>The Election Commission has issued the official gazette notification confirming newly elected lawmakers. Under constitutional provisions, members of parliament must take their oath within three days of the declaration of results. Election Commission Secretary <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Akhtar Ahmed</span></span> said the MPs of the 13th parliament will be sworn in Tuesday morning, followed by the cabinet oath ceremony later the same day.</p>
<p>Party leaders indicated the new administration is likely to have a cabinet of about 30 to 40 members, combining experienced figures from earlier BNP governments with younger leaders. The final lineup will be determined by the party’s standing committee and Rahman himself, who, as prime minister, retains authority to alter ministerial assignments until the swearing-in.</p>
<p>Roy is one of four lawmakers from minority communities elected to the new parliament. Two of them are Hindu leaders — Roy and <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Nitai Roy Chowdhury</span></span> — both of whom defeated candidates from <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Jamaat-e-Islami</span></span>. The other two are <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Saching Prue</span></span> of the Marma community from Bandarban and <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Dipen Diwan</span></span> of the Chakma community from Rangamati.</p>
<p>Party insiders say several names are under consideration for key ministries. Former commerce minister <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Aamir Khusro Mahmud Chowdhury</span></span> is being discussed for a return to the commerce portfolio, while economist <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Reza Kibria</span></span> is seen as a possible finance minister. Senior leader <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Salahuddin Ahmed</span></span> is among those considered for the home ministry.</p>
<p>The swearing-in process will begin after lawmakers elect their parliamentary leader. The majority leader will then meet President <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Mohammad Shahabuddin</span></span> at Bangabhaban, who will formally invite him to form the government and approve the list of ministers submitted for oath.</p>
<p>Political analysts say the inclusion of minority representatives such as Roy would signal an effort by the incoming administration to project inclusiveness while consolidating authority after a decisive electoral mandate. The composition of the cabinet, expected to be announced within hours of the oath ceremony, is likely to indicate the new government’s priorities and internal power balance.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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