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EXPLAINERNews|PoliticsBNP leader Tarique Rahman returns: Who is Bangladesh’s potential next PM?After 17 years in exile, the ‘prince’ of Bangladesh politics returns to Dhaka. Can he bring the BNP back to power, too?

On Thu, Dec 25, 2025, Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returned to Dhaka after 17 years in exile. His arrival was marked by a large gathering of supporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Rahman, accompanied by…

WBy William HayesDec 25, 20252 min read

On Thu, Dec 25, 2025, Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returned to Dhaka after 17 years in exile. His arrival was marked by a large gathering of supporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Rahman, accompanied by his family, arrived amid heightened security.

An interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has been governing Bangladesh since August 2024, following the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a student-led uprising. General elections are scheduled for February 12, after which power will be transferred to an elected government.

Rahman's mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, remains hospitalized in critical condition. As the acting leader of the BNP, Rahman is positioned to potentially assume a significant political role.

Rahman, aged 60, is the eldest son of former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister. He has resided in London since 2008 and led the BNP since 2018. Previously, he faced allegations of corruption and political violence, which were investigated by a military-backed caretaker government.

On Thu, Dec 25, 2025, Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returned to Dhaka after 17 years in exile.
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After the 2024 uprising, charges against Rahman were largely dismissed, allowing his return. His previous convictions included charges of money laundering, fraud, and involvement in a 2004 grenade attack.

Rahman's return coincides with political shifts in Bangladesh. The BNP has distanced itself from the Jamaat-e-Islami, its long-time ally, and is expected to occupy the political space left by the Awami League's exclusion from upcoming elections.

The BNP is currently leading in polls, with the potential to form the next government after nearly two decades. This follows the barring of the Awami League from the elections and a favorable poll position for the BNP.

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The BNP is anticipated to perform strongly in the forthcoming elections, supported by a favorable political climate. The National Citizen Party, formed by student leaders, is struggling with organization and funding, trailing behind in polls.

The elections are crucial for the BNP as it seeks to recapture political power, while Rahman reintegrates into the party's leadership structure.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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