Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Tarique Rahman returns with cat Jebu
Tarique Rahman, a leader from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, came back to Dhaka after being away for 17 years.
He brought his family and their pet cat, Jebu, who is a Siberian cat.
Jebu became famous on the internet because of a funny picture where he looks like he's watching Rahman's phone.
People made special Facebook and Instagram pages for Jebu, and many people liked them.
Rahman returned to be with his mother, who is sick, and to help his party in the upcoming elections.
Some people are happy he's back, while others have questions about his return.
Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka after 17 years in exile with his family and pet cat Jebu.
Jebu, a Siberian cat, gained popularity on social media due to a viral photo of him staring at Rahman's phone.
A Facebook and Instagram page dedicated to Jebu was launched before the family's arrival, attracting numerous followers.
Rahman returned to be with his ailing mother and to lead the BNP’s campaign for the upcoming elections.
Rahman was acquitted of past charges following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.
- Who
- Tarique Rahman, his family, and their pet cat Jebu
- What
- Tarique Rahman's return to Dhaka after 17 years in exile, with his cat Jebu gaining social media attention
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- Rahman returned to be with his ailing mother and to lead the BNP’s campaign for the upcoming elections
Supporters
Critics
Rahman's Return
Supporters
Supporters view Rahman's return as a positive step for the BNP and the country's political landscape, especially given his acquittal of past charges.
Critics
Critics may question the timing and circumstances of his return, particularly given his past controversies and the political instability in the country.
- Person
- Tarique Rahman
- Pet
- Jebu (Siberian cat)
- Return Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Exile Duration
- 17 years
- Social Media Attention
- Facebook and Instagram pages dedicated to Jebu
- Viral Photo
- Jebu staring at Rahman's mobile phone
- Reason for Return
- To be with his ailing mother, former PM Khaleda Zia
- Political Role
- Expected to lead the BNP’s campaign for upcoming elections
Sources
Tarique Rahman's pet cat steals spotlight on homecoming
What Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh means for India
Who is Jebu? The Siberian cat who returned to Bangladesh along with Tarique Rahman and hogged all the attention - World News
Back home after 17 years, Tarique Rahman pays tribute at father Ziaur Rahman’s grave in Dhaka
Delhi on Rahman return: Polls must be free, inclusive
The Zia family of Bangladesh: A brief history of dynasty behind BNP
