Hours into his premiership, Tarique Rahman has launched a zero-tolerance offensive against disorder in Bangladesh, while vowing protection for minorities ravaged by unrest. This swift response to national trauma marks a pivotal leadership moment.
Rahman’s address focused on immediate restoration of calm. ‘Our core duty: superior law and order, ruthless corruption control, to reinstate faith in governance,’ he said. Gambling and substance abuse emerged as focal threats, with enforcement bodies already mobilized for tough measures.
He stressed unwavering legal adherence across all sectors. ‘Neither party sway, social status, nor force will override justice,’ the PM guaranteed. These assurances gain urgency post the extreme violence minorities withstood during the upheaval.
Promoting cohesion, Rahman affirmed, ‘Citizenship transcends faith—be it Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity—or BNP support. Everyone shares equal claim to this government’s service.’ Unity in diversity became his rallying cry for progress.
To exemplify probity, he disclosed bans on MPs’ tax-free car imports and plot allotments, greenlit by the cabinet. ‘Ethical governance is our benchmark,’ Rahman noted.
As optimism brews, Rahman’s blueprint for security and inclusion could redefine Bangladesh’s future, contingent on effective implementation amid high expectations.