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He was sworn in on 17 February 2026 following his party’s landslide victory in the 2026 parliamentary election and formally took up the office as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh

• He was sworn in on 17 February 2026 following his party’s landslide victory in the 2026 parliamentary election and formally took up the office as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh. 
• The oath ceremony was held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (Parliament House) and was conducted by President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

• He was sworn in on 17 February 2026 following his party’s landslide victory in the 2026 parliamentary election and formally took up the office as the 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
• The oath-taking ceremony took place at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (the national parliament building) and was administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

On February 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse will create a stunning “Ring of Fire” as the Moon covers 96% of the Sun, leaving a bright fiery halo visible mainly over Antarctica.

• The Republic of Kosovo marks the 18th anniversary of its independence.
• On February 17, 2008, the Assembly of Kosovo declared the country's independence, making it an independent, sovereign and democratic state. 
• The Declaration of Independence of Kosovo was made on February 17, 2008 at 15:39 p.m.in the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo in Pristina.
• In an extraordinary meeting attended by 109 out of a total of 120 members of parliament, the Assembly of Kosovo unanimously declared Kosovo an independent, sovereign and democratic state.

The major cultural holiday that began on February 17, 2026, is the Lunar New Year (also known as the Spring Festival in China), which marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse

The 3rd International Ayush Conference & Exhibition will be held from 15–17 February 2026 at the prestigious Dubai World Trade Center

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) launched new Arctic mission named Arctic Sentry to strengthen regional security.

Extra Information

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance formed in 1949 after signing the North Atlantic Treaty.
• It currently has 32 member countries
• Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
• Arctic Sentry is led by Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFC Norfolk). Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFC Norfolk) connects North America and Europe within NATO structure. The main aim is to safeguard member nations, protect territory and maintain Arctic stability.

SCALP, also called Storm Shadow, is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile developed jointly by France and the United Kingdom.