Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to expand his cabinet six months after forming the government, with several MPs emerging as possible new ministers and state ministers.

Media reports say four new members could be sworn in at Bangabhaban on Friday night, after Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir takes the oath as Bangladesh's new president.

bdnews24.com has been able to confirm that at least two of the prospective cabinet members have received calls from the Cabinet Division.

Bandarban MP Sa Ching Prue Jerry told bdnews24.com he was "seriously busy" when contacted about the possibility of joining the cabinet.

One of his aides later confirmed that Sa Ching had received a call from the Cabinet Division asking him to b...