BNP chairman Tarique Rahman is set to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP)
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News1813-02-2026, 08:07

Tarique Rahman: From Exile to PM? BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Elections

  • Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) set to form government after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ends.
  • BNP wins over 200 seats in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad, with Tarique Rahman poised to become Prime Minister.
  • Rahman's return marks a dramatic comeback after 17 years of self-imposed exile in London.
  • Born November 20, 1965, Tarique Rahman is the son of former PM Khaleda Zia and took over BNP leadership from her.
  • Cleared of past cases after government change, Rahman led BNP's successful election campaign.

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