Tarique Rahman Ends 17-Year Exile, Lands in Bangladesh Amidst Massive Welcome

• BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years and 3 months in exile.
• He departed London on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, arriving first in Sylhet, then Dhaka.
• Tarique posted on Facebook, "Finally in Sylhet, on Bangladeshi soil!" upon his arrival.
• Thousands of BNP leaders and activists gathered at airports and reception venues to welcome him.
• Heightened security was observed around Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for his return.

Why It Matters: Tarique Rahman ends 17-year exile, returning to Bangladesh to a massive welcome from BNP supporters.