Tarique Rahman Unable to Return to Bangladesh as Mother Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates

Dec 02, 2025 12:28 am CST

Tarique Rahman, acting chairperson of Bangladesh's BNP and son of ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, explains his inability to return to his homeland due to circumstances beyond his control, despite government claims that no restrictions exist on his return. Rahman has lived in exile since 2008 following politically motivated legal cases during Sheikh Hasina's regime.