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Tarique Rahman Set to Return to Bangladesh After 17 Years as Former PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 13, 2025 01:46 am CST
Tarique Rahman, son of critically ill former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will end his 17-year self-exile in London and return to Bangladesh on December 25, just weeks before the country's parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12. The BNP has previously indicated Rahman would assume the prime minister role if the party wins and his mother remains medically unfit.
Bangladesh February Election: Key Parties and Issues Following Hasina's Removal
Dec 11, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for its first national election since Sheikh Hasina's ousting, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerging as frontrunner while Jamaat-e-Islami seeks political revival. This comprehensive guide examines the major political contenders, their platforms, and critical issues including democratic restoration, economic recovery, diplomatic realignment, and governance reforms that will shape Bangladesh's political future.
Bangladesh Former PM Khaleda Zia's Medical Evacuation to UK Postponed for Third Time Due to Air Ambulance Issues
Dec 09, 2025 01:40 am CST
The medical evacuation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to London has been postponed for the third time after the German air ambulance arranged by Qatar canceled its landing slot in Dhaka. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who has been hospitalized since November with multiple ailments, remains too unwell for the long-haul journey according to her medical team.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's London Medical Treatment Delayed Due to Technical Issues and Health Concerns
Dec 06, 2025 02:07 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's planned medical evacuation to London has been postponed due to technical issues with the Qatar Royal air ambulance and a decline in her health condition. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who suffers from multiple ailments including cardiac issues and liver cirrhosis, remains under intensive care in Dhaka's Evercare Hospital as doctors evaluate her fitness to travel.
Bangladesh's Gen-Z Revolution: Student-Led NCP Fights for Political Relevance After Ousting Sheikh Hasina
Dec 04, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Following the successful uprising against Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party faces significant challenges in converting their revolutionary street power into electoral success. With just 6% support in polls ahead of February elections, the NCP struggles against established political forces while promising institutional reform and a break from decades of two-party dominance and nepotism in Bangladesh's political landscape.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus Visits Former PM Khaleda Zia During Critical Health Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 03:45 am CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has visited former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. International medical experts from the US, UK, and China are overseeing her treatment, while world leaders including India's PM Modi have offered support. Her son Tarique Rahman continues monitoring her care from London amid speculation about his potential return to Bangladesh.
PM Modi Extends Support to Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Amid Health Crisis
Dec 02, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered support to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia during her critical health situation, prompting gratitude from her son Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Medical experts from the UK are traveling to Bangladesh to assess her condition while diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh remain in focus during this health crisis.
PM Modi Expresses Concern and Offers Support for Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Health Crisis
Dec 02, 2025 01:20 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern about former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's deteriorating health condition and offered India's full support. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson is currently hospitalized with a severe chest infection affecting her heart and lungs. Modi's gesture highlights the diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh during this health crisis.
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.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Critical in Intensive Care: Political Future and Health Concerns
Nov 30, 2025 12:15 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, 80, is currently in intensive care with multiple health complications. Despite being released following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, her critical condition raises concerns about her political future ahead of the 2026 elections where her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is considered a frontrunner. Family members and interim leader Muhammad Yunus have called for nationwide prayers for her recovery.