BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been elected as the leader of the parliamentary party. Photo: BNP

DHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been elected as the leader of the parliamentary party.

He was elected parliamentary party leader in a meeting of BNP’s parliamentary party at the meeting room in Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at about 11.30 am today, BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan told reporters.

Earlier, the newly elected parliament members (MPs) of BNP in the 13th national elections took oath of office at Jatiya Sangsad (JS) here.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin administered the oath of office to the newly elected lawmakers at the Oath Room of Sangsad Bhaban at 10:43 am.

Later, the meeting of the BNP’s parliamentary party was held.