Modi, Shahbaz or Tariq… Who is the youngest Prime Minister of South Asia? See full list

Oldest PM : A new era is going to begin in the politics of Bangladesh. Tariq Rehman, who returned home from Britain after 17 years of long exile, will take oath as the next Prime Minister of the country on 17 February. This coronation of Khaleda Zia’s son Tariq Rehman is being considered very important not only for his family but also for the balance of power in South Asian politics.

Interestingly, the age of Tariq Rehman is much younger than other veteran leaders of South Asia. Let’s take a look at the profiles of some young and old Prime Ministers from the region…

Mathematics of the age of rulers of South Asia

Tariq Rehman: At the age of just 60, Tariq Rahman is going to take charge of Bangladesh. Taking forward the legacy of his mother Khaleda Zia, he will start his innings with a modern and youthful mindset.

Narendra Modi: Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, the world’s largest democracy, is currently 75 years old. He took oath as PM for the first time at the age of 64. Even today his energy and working style remain a topic of discussion.

Shahbaz Sharif: Wazir-e-Azam of neighboring country Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif is also 75 years old. There is talk that he can attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tariq Rehman.

Maulvi Abdul Kabir: Maulvi Abdul Kabir, the acting Prime Minister of the Taliban government, is about 65 years old. He is known as the senior face of the interim government.

Tshering Tobgay : Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobgay, who will take charge in January 2024, is around 60 years old. Which puts him at par with Tariq Rehman in this list.

Harini Amarsurya: The youngest female Prime Minister in South Asia is Dr. Harini Amarasuriya of Sri Lanka. His age is only 55 years. Educated from Delhi University, Dr. Harini is recognized as a keen intellectual.

Also read: Tariq Rahman’s swearing-in: 13 countries including India-Pak invited, new beginning will take place in Bangladesh

a new beginning

Tariq Rehman’s return from London after 17 years and reaching directly to the post of PM is like a political miracle. This age difference between these South Asian leaders reflects a unique combination of experience and enthusiasm. Now the eyes of the world are fixed on February 17, when Bangladesh will welcome its new leadership.