BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman lands in Bangladesh after 17 years in exile

Summary

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, returns to Dhaka after 17 years in exile, greeted by massive crowds and security preparations ahead of upcoming elections.

Key Points
  • Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile following the ousting of former PM Sheikh Hasina.
  • A large crowd and BNP leaders welcomed Rahman at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
  • Bangladesh's interim government has taken security measures to ensure his safe arrival and stay.
  • Rahman is scheduled to register as a voter and participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections in February 2024.
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