In the wake of BNP’s landslide in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, Tariq Rahman has crafted a cabinet that prioritizes minority inclusion, appointing Nitai Roy Chowdhury and Dipen Dewan to key roles among 25 ministers. The historic oaths at Parliament’s South Plaza on Tuesday resonated as a unity call.
Magura MP Chowdhury, born 1949, leveraged his legal acumen and strategic prowess to win overwhelmingly against Jamaat opposition, polling 147,896 votes. Overriding buzz around Goyeshwar Roy—a Khaleda-era stalwart—his selection bolsters BNP’s minority credentials.
Rangamati’s Dewan, from the Chakma ethnic fold, dispatched his nearest foe, injecting southeast perspectives into national decisions. Unclear on faith but vital for representation, he embodies outreach.
Prominent inductees include Mirza Fakhrul, Amir Khasru, and Fazle Noor Taposh stand-ins like Fakir Mahbub Anam. With no Speaker, CEC-led proceedings rebuffed Yunus’s influence, asserting BNP control.
This cabinet’s diversity promises progressive policies on rights, development, and reconciliation. As Rahman steers from afar, Bangladesh eyes a stable horizon, with minority leaders poised to influence pivotal reforms.