BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years

Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has returned to the country after 17 years, marking a significant political development ahead of the upcoming elections.

Streets across Dhaka were filled with party workers and supporters who gathered in large numbers to welcome Tarique Rahman on his return.
Tarique Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, had been living in London since 2008. Despite being abroad, he has been leading the BNP as its Acting Chairman since 2018.
Political observers view his return as highly significant in the context of the general elections scheduled for February 2026, with expectations that his presence will play a key role in shaping the party’s electoral strategy and political landscape.