Turkish Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berris Ekinci today met with newly elected Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his Sangsad Bhaban office. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - Turkish Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berris Ekinci has paid a courtesy call on newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Ekinci met Tarique Rahman at his Sangsad Bhaban office here after he took oath of office as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh at the South Plaza of the Sangsad Bhaban here this afternoon. 

Prime Minister's daughter Zaima Rahman, new minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and officials concerned were present during the meeting. 

Earlier, Ekinci arrived in Dhaka today to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new cabinet led by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.