Tarique Rahman Ends 17-Year Exile, Lands in Dhaka Amidst Political Turmoil

• BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka after 17 years of exile, arriving around 12:00 pm for a three-day visit.
• His itinerary includes meeting party leaders, delivering a speech, and visiting his ailing mother, Khaleda Zia, at Evercare Hospital.
• Rahman will also visit Ziaur Rahman's grave, pay tribute at the National Martyrs’ Monument, and complete voter registration procedures.
• The visit is crucial ahead of upcoming polls, with India viewing BNP as a potential ally after the pro-India Awami League's exclusion.
• Signals of a reset in BNP-India ties include PM Modi's concern for Khaleda Zia and BNP's grateful response, suggesting a BNP win could benefit India.

Why It Matters: Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh after 17 years marks a pivotal moment for BNP and regional politics.