Son of former Bangladesh prime minister returns after 17 years in exile with a chance to lead
Summary
Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, returned after over 17 years in exile, positioning himself as a frontrunner for the upcoming election and pledging to create a safe Bangladesh.
Key Points
- Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after more than 17 years in self-imposed exile, aiming to lead the country in upcoming elections.
- Rahman is the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and arrived amid massive support and tight security at Dhaka airport.
- He promised to build a safe Bangladesh, uphold communal harmony, and visit his critically ill mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
- Rahman was convicted during Sheikh Hasina's rule but acquitted of all charges under the interim Yunus government, with human rights groups criticizing the current administration.
