Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17-Year Exile, Eyes PM Post

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News18•25-12-2025, 10:44
Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17-Year Exile, Eyes PM Post
- •Tarique Rahman, BNP acting chairman, returns to Bangladesh on Dec 25, 2025, after 17 years in exile in Britain.
- •He was exiled in 2008 due to convictions for money laundering and conspiring to assassinate Sheikh Hasina.
- •His return follows Sheikh Hasina's 2024 overthrow and interim government dropping all charges against him.
- •Seen as a potential next Prime Minister, with BNP leading polls for Feb 2026 general elections.
- •Son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former PM Khaleda Zia, he now manages BNP affairs.
Why It Matters: Tarique Rahman's return after 17 years marks a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape.
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