Having completed its first 100 days in office, the government of Bangladesh is preparing to enter what officials describe as a more execution-oriented phase, with a possible expansion of the cabinet aimed at accelerating policy implementation and easing administrative pressures.
According to government sources, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is considering the inclusion of at least five new members in the cabinet before the commencement of the national budget session on 7 June. The move is intended to strengthen ministerial oversight and improve coordination across key sectors as the administration moves from its initial transition period toward delivering on its policy commitments.
The current cabinet, comprising 49 members, took office on 17 February. During the early months of the administration, several ministers were assigned responsibility for multiple ministries and divisions to ensure continuity and coordination. However, the growing workload and expanding policy agenda have reportedly prompted discussions on redistributing responsibilities more effectively.
As part of the planned changes, several important ministries may undergo portfolio adjustments. Sectors under consideration include agriculture, commerce, industries, jute and textiles, public administration, and food. Officials believe a more balanced distribution of responsibilities could help speed up decision-making and improve implementation at the field level.
Several names have emerged in discussions surrounding potential cabinet appointments. Among those being considered are ABM Mosharraf Hossain, Mahidur Rahman, Md Abul Kalam and Ershad Ullah. Sources also indicate that representation from the Noakhali region is under active consideration. Administrative screening and background verification processes for prospective appointees have reportedly already been completed.
During its first three months in office, the government has highlighted achievements in agriculture, law and order management, and efforts to stabilise the prices of essential commodities. Nevertheless, political observers note that many major decisions continue to rely heavily on the Prime Minister’s direct involvement, underscoring the need for a stronger distribution of executive responsibilities.
Prime Minister’s Adviser and PMO Spokesperson Mahdi Amin described the planned expansion as a policy-level decision taken at the highest levels of government. If approved, the new appointments are expected to be finalised and sworn in before the budget session, marking what officials see as the beginning of the government's next phase focused on implementation, governance, and service delivery.
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