Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh Amid Political Tensions
Tarique Rahman, a leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), came back to Bangladesh after being away for 17 years.
He visited the graves of important figures, Sharif Osman Hadi and Kazi Nazrul Islam, at Dhaka University.
He also registered to vote and got an identity card.
His return has caused some political tension.
Some people, like the Awami League, are questioning if he is being treated differently from other citizens.
They say he is getting special privileges that others don't get.
This has made people wonder if the law is being applied fairly to everyone.
The country is preparing for important elections, and Tarique's return is a big part of the political discussions.
His daughter, Zaima Rahman, who is a lawyer, also registered to vote and might play a bigger role in politics in the future.
Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years of self-exile and visited the graves of Sharif Osman Hadi and Kazi Nazrul Islam at Dhaka University.
He completed formalities to enlist himself on the national voters list and obtain a national identity (NID) card.
His visit was heavily secured by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and police.
The Awami League questioned the 'repeated privileges' given to Rahman, alleging violations of the law and special treatment.
Rahman's daughter, Zaima Rahman, also completed her registration formalities, signaling her potential greater role in Bangladesh's politics.
- Who
- Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
- What
- Return to Bangladesh, voter registration, and visits to graves of Sharif Osman Hadi and Kazi Nazrul Islam
- When
- December 26, 2025, after 17 years of self-exile
- Where
- Dhaka University, Bangladesh
- Why
- To pay respects, participate in political activities, and prepare for national elections
- Return Date
- December 26, 2025
- Location of Visit
- Dhaka University, Bangladesh
- Graves Visited
- Sharif Osman Hadi and Kazi Nazrul Islam
- Security Deployment
- Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and police
- Election Date
- February 12, 2026
- Voter Registration
- Tarique Rahman's voter registration process questioned by Awami League
- Accompanied by
- Wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman
- Political Role
- Expected to take over full leadership of the BNP
Sources
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BNP leader Tarique Rahman enrolls for Bangladesh’s voter list following return from 17-year self-exile
