Tarique Rahman Rejects Unity Govt, BNP Confident of Election Victory

• Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh's leading PM contender, rejected a unity government proposal, confident his BNP will win next week's elections.
• Rahman returned to Bangladesh in December after 20 years in exile, following a youth-led uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina.
• BNP's main rival is Jamaat-e-Islami; Rahman stated he hopes for them to be a 'good opposition' if they don't form a coalition.
• Rahman emphasized economic growth and job creation, stating Bangladesh will align with partners offering benefits, not any specific country.
• He affirmed that Rohingya refugees are welcome to stay in Bangladesh until safe repatriation to Myanmar is possible.