Archive · 8 Aug 2025
BNP's Tarique Rahman Likely to Return Before Election
The leader of a major political party in Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, is planning to come back to the country before the next election.
His party wants him to be Prime Minister if they win.
He has been living outside of Bangladesh because of past legal issues, but some of those charges have been dropped.
He has also been meeting with important people, including US officials, to discuss his return and political plans.
Tarique Rahman, BNP's Acting Chairperson, is expected to return to Bangladesh before the February elections.
The BNP plans to nominate Rahman as Prime Minister if they win the election.
Rahman has been living abroad due to previous convictions and sentences.
A High Court acquitted Rahman in December 2024 of charges related to the 2004 grenade attack.
Rahman has met with US and Interim Government officials recently.
- Who
- Tarique Rahman, BNP, Sheikh Hasina, US Charge d'Affaires, and Muhammad Yunus.
- What
- The potential return of Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh and his possible candidacy for Prime Minister.
- When
- Expected between November and December, before February elections.
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To participate in the upcoming elections and potentially lead the government.
- Political Party
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
- BNP's Acting Chairperson
- Tarique Rahman
- Expected Return
- November-December
- Election Timing
- February
- Recent Meetings
- US Charge d'Affaires, Muhammad Yunus
- Previous Legal Status
- Convicted but some cases overturned
Sources
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