Tarique Rahman Rejects Unity Government, Confident of BNP Majority in Bangladesh Election

• BNP leader Tarique Rahman rules out a unity government, asserting confidence in his party's ability to govern alone after next week's election.
• Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 20 years in exile, following a youth-led uprising that overthrew former PM Sheikh Hasina.
• The BNP's main challenger is Jamaat-e-Islami, with whom BNP previously governed from 2001-2006; Jamaat is open to reviving the alliance.
• BNP is confident of winning over two-thirds of the 300 parliamentary seats, with all opinion polls forecasting a BNP victory.
• Rahman emphasizes prioritizing Bangladesh's economic growth and job creation, open to partnerships with any country that benefits his people and nation, while also stating Rohingya refugees are welcome until safe to return home.