Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in London exile, positioning himself as a leading candidate for the general elections scheduled for February 12, 2025. Millions of supporters greeted the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party at the airport in Dhaka following his recent acquittal of all criminal charges by appeals courts. The political homecoming occurs amid a volatile transition under the interim government of Muhammad Yunus, who faces growing international scrutiny over human rights and law enforcement.Rahman pledged to build a safe nation and uphold communal harmony during a massive reception that stretched approximately two kilometers from the capital city airport. The return follows the 2024 mass uprising that ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, who remains in India after being sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.While the politician plans to visit his critically ill mother
Khaleda Zia, the interim administration struggles to restore public confidence and maintain democratic rights during this critical crossroads.
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