Tarique Rahman's Hawa Bhaban Past: Anti-India Allegations and Return

Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh BNP's acting chairman, recently returned to Dhaka after 17 years. His past is marred by the controversial 'Hawa Bhaban' as an alternative power center, associated with corruption and anti-India activities, including alleged arms smuggling to ULFA. Though previously convicted, he was acquitted of all charges after Sheikh Hasina's government fell in 2024.

• Tarique Rahman, BNP's acting chairman, returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile.
• His 'Hawa Bhaban' office served as a controversial parallel power center (2001-2006).
• Hawa Bhaban was linked to corruption, cronyism, and political violence.
• Allegations include facilitating arms smuggling to India's ULFA in 2004.
• He faced convictions for money laundering and the 2004 grenade attack.
• All convictions were quashed in 2024 after Sheikh Hasina's government fell.

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