Apart From India, Which 12 Countries Are Invited For Tarique Rahman’s Oath? Is Pakistan Also On The List?

• Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has invited leaders from 13 countries for Tarique Rahman's oath-taking on February 17.
• Apart from India, 12 other nations across Asia and the Middle East have received invitations.
• The outreach signals Dhaka's attempt to engage regional partners as the new government takes charge.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has confirmed that invitations have been sent to 13 countries for the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh's next prime minister on February 17. The ceremony is expected to see the presence of regional leaders and representatives, though official confirmations are awaited from several capitals.

12 countries invited apart from India

While India is among the invited nations, the BNP has also extended invitations to 12 other countries across South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The list reflects Bangladesh's broader diplomatic engagement ahead of the formation of the new government.

Countries invited to the ceremony:

China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan.

Regional outreach ahead of swearing-in

The swearing-in ceremony scheduled for February 17 is likely to be attended by senior representatives and dignitaries from across the region. BNP leaders have indicated that invitations were sent as part of a diplomatic outreach to strengthen ties with neighbouring and partner countries.

However, there has been no official confirmation yet on which heads of state or government will attend the ceremony in person. Some countries may be represented by senior ministers or special envoys.

Focus on diplomatic ties

The invitation list underlines Bangladesh's effort to maintain balanced relations with key regional and global partners. Observers say the presence of leaders or representatives from these nations could set the tone for Dhaka's foreign policy as the new administration prepares to take office under Tarique Rahman.