Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh Ahead of Crucial February 2026 Elections

Tarique Rahman, acting BNP chairman, returns from exile on December 25, 2025, ahead of Bangladesh's February 2026 elections. Seen as a likely next PM, his return follows Sheikh Hasina's ouster and charges acquittal.

• BNP leader Tarique Rahman ends 17-year London exile, returning December 25.
• Rahman is widely seen as a leading contender for Bangladesh's next Prime Minister.
• His homecoming precedes Bangladesh's crucial general elections on February 12, 2026.
• Acquittal of past charges post-Hasina's ouster cleared his path for return.
• Diplomatic security alerts issued for December 25 due to anticipated large gatherings.
• Bangladesh Nationalist Party plans a massive reception for Rahman, expecting millions.

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