Potential Faces of the New Cabinet: Technocrat Surprises, Veterans Return

Following a landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is preparing to form a government after nearly two decades.

Party Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to take office as the next Prime Minister, with Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir indicating that the new government will be finalized by February 15.

The proposed cabinet structure aims to balance experience with youth, focusing on administrative dynamism and fulfilling electoral pledges.

Sources suggest a blend of veteran leaders from the 2001–2006 term—specifically those with "clean images"—alongside a new generation of politicians.

Potential Cabinet Appointments: New Faces & Technocrats
The BNP is expected to introduce several fresh faces, particularly in "Technocrat" roles (ministers appointed from outside the elected MPs).

Name	Potential Portfolio	Category
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi	Information & Broadcasting	Technocrat
Ismail Zabiullah	Public Administration	Technocrat
Humayun Kabir	Foreign Affairs (State Minister)	Technocrat
Dr. Reza Kibria	Finance	-
Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie	Youth & Sports	-
Dr. A.Z.M. Zahid Hossain	Health & Family Welfare	-
Shamsuzzaman Dudu	Agriculture	-
Advocate Fazlur Rahman	Liberation War Affairs	-
Barrister Kaisar Kamal / Adv. Asaduzzaman	Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs	-

The Return of Experienced Leaders
Senior leaders are expected to take over heavyweight ministries to ensure stability:

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir: Likely to head Local Government, Rural Development & Co-operatives (LGRD). While there is speculation regarding him becoming the President, he is expected to remain in the cabinet for the time being.

Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury: Foreign Affairs or Commerce.

Mirza Abbas: Road Transport and Bridges.

Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan: Planning.

Gayeshwar Chandra Roy: Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku: Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.

A.N.M. Ehsanul Haq Milan: Education.

Salahuddin Ahmed: LGED (Local Government Engineering Department).

Inclusive "National Government" Approach
True to their promise of a "National Government," the BNP intends to include leaders from the parties that partnered with them during the simultaneous anti-government movement:

• Andaleeve Rahman Partho (BJP)
• Bobby Hajjaj (NDM)
• Nurul Haq Nur (Gono Adhikar Parishad)
• Mostafa Jamal Haider (12-Party Alliance)

Other Notable Mentions
Speaker of the House: Barrister Muhammad Naushad Zamir is a frontrunner for the post, following in the footsteps of his father, former Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.

Promising Leaders: Candidates like Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, Anindya Islam Amit, and Tabith Awal (Rockibul Islam Bakul) are in discussions for ministerial or state ministerial roles.

Female Leadership: Shama Obayed, Advocate Farzana Sharmin Putul, and Tahsina Rushdir Luna are expected to hold key positions.

Next Steps in Government Formation
Per the Constitution, the process will follow this sequence:

• Oath of MPs: Newly elected members take their seats.
• Election of Speaker: The House elects its presiding officer.
• Appointment of PM: The President appoints the leader of the majority party.
• Cabinet Formation: The Prime Minister selects the cabinet, and the President administers the final oaths.