Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Tarique Rahman becomes BNP chairman in Dhaka
Tarique Rahman has become the new leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
This happened after the party's top group, called the Standing Committee, agreed to give him the job.
The decision was made at a meeting in the BNP's office in Dhaka.
Rahman takes over this role after the previous leader, Begum Khaleda Zia, passed away.
The party's general secretary confirmed that everyone in the committee agreed on this decision.
This change is important for the BNP as they prepare for future political activities.
Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in London.
He is now a leading candidate to become the prime minister in the upcoming elections.
Rahman said that Bangladesh should not return to the political conditions that existed before the toppling of Sheikh Hasina’s regime on August 5, 2024.
He also met with the Indian High Commissioner, Pranay Verma, amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh.
Tarique Rahman formally assumed office as Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
The decision was made by the party's Standing Committee at a meeting in Dhaka.
Rahman's appointment follows the death of former Prime Minister and party chief Begum Khaleda Zia.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir confirmed the unanimous decision.
Rahman returned to Bangladesh on December 25 after 17 years of self-exile in London.
- Who
- Tarique Rahman
- What
- Assumed office as Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- Following the death of former Prime Minister and party chief Begum Khaleda Zia
- Person
- Tarique Rahman
- Position
- Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
- Organization
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Event
- Assumption of office as BNP chairman
- Date of Return
- December 25
- Date of Mother's Death
- December 30
- Previous Position
- Senior Vice Chairman (2009)
- Election Date
- February 12
- Main Rival
- Jamaat-e-Islami
Sources
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