Tarique Rahman

Built World

Sworn in February 17, 2026; met Rosatom chief on April 28 and publicly endorsed Russia's role in Rooppur

Bangladesh first considered building a nuclear plant in 1961, when the site at Rooppur was still part of East Pakistan. Sixty-five years later, on April 28, 2026, technicians began lowering 163 uranium fuel assemblies into the core of Unit 1—the step that turns a construction project into a nuclear power station.

Updated May 31

Rule Changes

Set to be sworn in as prime minister by February 17; called for national unity

Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh for 15 years, winning elections her opponents called fraudulent. On August 5, 2024, student protesters stormed her residence and she fled by helicopter to India.

Updated May 27