Bangladesh Nationalist Party
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 Announces February 2026 Elections Following Political Upheaval
Dec 11, 2025 10:21 pm CST
Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections on February 12, 2026, marking the first democratic vote since former PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024. The election will cover all 300 constituencies with over 127.6 million eligible voters, including overseas citizens. Muhammad Yunus's interim government has faced pressure to restore democratic leadership, while controversy surrounds the Awami League's ban from participation despite its significant public support.
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.
Tarique Rahman Condemns Jamaat-E-Islami Amid Growing Concerns of Religious Extremism in Bangladesh
Dec 08, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Bangladesh's political landscape is shifting as BNP leader Tarique Rahman openly criticizes radical Islamist group Jamaat-E-Islami, warning of conspiracies threatening the nation's stability. As former PM Khaleda Zia prepares for medical evacuation abroad, Rahman highlights concerns about minority persecution and religious extremism following Sheikh Hasina's ousting, calling for democratic solutions to counter growing radicalization under the interim government.
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.
Bangladesh Deploys Elite Security Force to Protect Former PM Khaleda Zia Amid Critical Health Condition
Dec 02, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been placed under elite Special Security Force protection as she remains in critical condition on ventilator support. Medical specialists from the UK are being brought in for her treatment, while uncertainty remains regarding her son Tarique Rahman's potential return to Bangladesh during this critical time.
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.
Khaleda Zia's Critical Health: Son Tarique Rahman Unable to Return to Bangladesh Despite Political Shifts
Nov 29, 2025 10:42 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition as her son Tarique Rahman explains his inability to return from UK exile despite the interim government claiming no restrictions exist. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's political landscape continues to transform following Sheikh Hasina's overthrow, with elections scheduled for February amid allegations of foreign interference in both major parties' leadership.
Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence and Its Implications for Democratic Future
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent death sentence marks a critical juncture for the nation as it prepares for February elections under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. While her opponents view the verdict as justice, international observers question the trial's fairness. With the Awami League marginalized and political tensions at unprecedented levels, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in ensuring peaceful democratic transition amid concerns of potential election violence and polarization.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death by Tribunal She Created: Justice or Political Retribution?
Nov 18, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal she established in 2010, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity related to the violent suppression of student protests. Currently in India and tried in absentia, Hasina faces additional cases while Bangladesh's government intensifies calls for her extradition following this landmark verdict.