Om Birla represents India at swearing-in of Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman; hands over PM Modi's invitation
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 17 February 2026.
Summary
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 17 February 2026. Birla met Rahman and handed over a personal letter from PM Narendra Modi inviting him to visit India at the earliest. He said India stands ready to support Bangladesh's efforts to build a democratic, progressive and inclusive nation. On the sidelines, Birla also met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and the Prime Minister of Bhutan.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 17 February 2026, Dhaka
- Event
- Swearing-in of Bangladesh government led by PM Tarique Rahman
- India represented by
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- Message
- PM Modi's letter inviting Rahman to visit India
- Sideline meetings
- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu; PM of Bhutan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 17 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India and handed over PM Modi's letter inviting Rahman to visit India.
Tarique Rahman, who was sworn in on 17 February 2026, became the Prime Minister of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Bangladesh
Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh in Dhaka on 17 February 2026.