Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 18 Years
Tarique Rahman, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is coming back to Bangladesh after 18 years.
He has been living in the UK since 2008.
He said he wants to be with his mother, who is very sick.
He also said he is ready to lead his party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in the next election.
He warned about people who might try to cause trouble during the election.
His father was a important leader in Bangladesh's history.
People are worried about a group called Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh that might try to stop the election.
Tarique Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, is returning to Bangladesh after 18 years in exile.
He announced his return at a BNP event in London, appealing for prayers for his mother and himself.
Rahman has been living in the UK since 2008, facing politically motivated cases under the Sheikh Hasina regime.
He expressed confidence in the BNP forming the next government but warned about ongoing conspiracies.
There are concerns about the radical Islamist group Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh disrupting the upcoming election.
- Who
- Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
- What
- Return to Bangladesh after 18 years of exile
- When
- On the 25th (unspecified month)
- Where
- Bangladesh, after living in the United Kingdom
- Why
- To be with his critically ill mother and potentially lead the BNP in upcoming elections
- Name
- Tarique Rahman
- Mother
- Khaleda Zia (Former Prime Minister)
- Party
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
- Exile Duration
- 18 years
- Return Date
- 25th (unspecified month)
- Current Residence
- United Kingdom
- Father
- General Ziaur Rahman (BNP Founder)