Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Bangladesh's political landscape is poised for a historic moment as Zia-family heir Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as prime minister to lead the country out of political upheaval-triggered upsets.

The head of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who had led his party through difficult times from exile for around 17 years, is set to take the oath of office this (Tuesday) afternoon after the party's landslide victory in the general election.

The open-air swearing-in ceremony will take place at 4:00pm at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, with President Mohammad Shahabuddin administering the oath to Rahman and members of his cabinet.

The event marks the formal return of the BNP to power with a commanding parli...