October 13, 2025

Get ready for a political storm in Bangladesh! Tarique Rahman, the 58-year-old son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is all set to make a grand comeback. Known as the real boss of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), he has been living in self-exile in London for almost two decades. But now, the winds of change are blowing. Back in 2008, the then army-backed caretaker government sent Tarique Rahman to London for medical treatment while serious legal cases, including criminal charges and graft, were ongoing against him in Bangladesh. Since then, he stayed away, raising the BNP banner from afar as the acting chairman. But hold on! Tarique has broken his silence and announced that he will “return soon” to Bangladesh. Why the surge of excitement? He aims to contest the February 2026 general elections! This is no ordinary election—it is the first to take place after last year's violent uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government. This announcement is a huge deal in Bangladesh politics. Tarique Rahman’s return could reshape the game, stirring fresh hopes and fierce rivalries. Will his comeback unite the BNP’s supporters and shake up the political scene? The countdown to 2026 just got a masaledar twist!

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