, Feb. 17 -- Just two months after returning home from 17 years in exile in London, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday assumed office as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh following his party's resounding victory in the national election.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad.

Tarique's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, their daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman and Syeda Shameela Rahman, the wife of his late younger brother Arafat Rahman Koko, were present when he was sworn in as Prime Minister.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, Advisers, the chiefs of the three services, foreign dignitaries and leaders of different political parties were present.

Tarique's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, daug...