Mirza Fakhrul Sworn In as 23rd President Amid Cabinet Expansion
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir took the oath of office as the 23rd president of the country at a ceremony in Dhaka. Simultaneously, a cabinet expansion at Bangabhaban Darbar Hall saw new ministers and state ministers sworn in under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
In a significant political development on 21 August 2026, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir officially assumed office as the 23rd president of the country. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the historic Bangabhaban Darbar Hall located in Dhaka, marking a major transition in the nation's highest constitutional office.
Alongside the presidential inauguration, the government executed a notable cabinet expansion to strengthen the administration. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continues to lead the government as prime minister, overseeing the newly constituted executive team and directing the policy agenda of the Bangladesh government.
Several prominent political figures were formally sworn into the cabinet as full ministers during the official proceedings at Bangabhaban Darbar Hall. The newly inducted ministers who took their oaths on 21 August 2026 include Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, Rasheduzzaman Millat, Barrister Andaleeve Rahman Partho, and Saching Prue Jerry.
In addition to the cabinet ministers, the administration welcomed new faces into the junior ranks of the executive branch. Humayun Kabir and Shamim Kaiser officially took their oaths as state ministers, stepping into their new governmental roles during the Dhaka ceremony.
The events at Bangabhaban Darbar Hall on 21 August 2026 highlight a restructured leadership team for the Bangladesh government. With Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir serving as the 23rd president and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the helm of the cabinet alongside the newly sworn ministers and state ministers, the administration moves forward with its expanded official lineup.
