Highlights
- BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman to return home after 17 years in exile.
- His residence and office in Gulshan are being renovated and heavily secured.
- Fazle Elahi Akbar confirms the return will be in the first week of December.
- BNP expects government security support upon his arrival.
- His planned Umrah visit postponed until after the national election.
Tarique Rahman Set to Return After 17 Years
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s elder son and the party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to return to Bangladesh in the first week of December, confirmed the party’s chairperson’s security adviser Major General (Retd.) Fazle Elahi Akbar.
“নিজেই তৈরি করুন নিজের অনলাইন স্টোর — কোনো কোডিং জ্ঞান ছাড়াই!”
He revealed this in an exclusive interview with Somoy News, saying Tarique Rahman will return to Dhaka after 17 years of exile, around one or two days after the national election schedule is announced.
Preparations Underway at Residence and Office
Party sources said that after returning from abroad, Tarique Rahman will stay next to his mother’s residence in Dhaka. The house located at 196 Gulshan Avenue is currently being renovated. The walls have been freshly painted, and the boundary wall is being reinforced with barbed wire for extra security.
At the same time, preparations are ongoing at the BNP Chairperson’s office on Road 86, Gulshan-2, where he will operate after his return. Security has been significantly strengthened in and around the office premises.
“He Will Return in the First Week of December”
When asked about the exact timing of Tarique Rahman’s return, Fazle Elahi Akbar told Somoy News that the BNP acting chairman will arrive soon after the election schedule is declared. He said,
“ডিসেম্বরের প্রথম সপ্তাহে ১৭ বছর পর দেশে ফিরছেন বেগম খালেদা জিয়ার বড় ছেলে। জাতীয় নির্বাচনের তফসিল ঘোষণার এক থেকে দুদিনের মধ্যে ঢাকায় আসছেন তিনি।”
Translation: “Begum Khaleda Zia’s elder son will return home after 17 years in the first week of December. He will arrive in Dhaka one or two days after the national election schedule is announced.”
Security Concerns and Government Cooperation
Highlighting the existing security risks due to geopolitical reasons and the country’s current situation, Fazle Elahi Akbar mentioned that they are expecting special security support from the government.
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Umrah Visit Postponed
Before his return, Tarique Rahman was scheduled to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia this month. However, due to the current political situation, the plan has been postponed until after the national election, according to Fazle Elahi Akbar.
Bulletproof Vehicles and Weapon Licenses Approved
Last month, the Home Ministry approved the purchase of two bulletproof vehicles for the security of Begum Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman. The BNP leadership also expects that their weapon licenses will be approved soon, as confirmed by the security adviser.
Background: Long Stay in London
Tarique Rahman has been living in London, United Kingdom, since September 2008. His expected return marks a major turning point for the BNP, as the party prepares for the upcoming national election and aims to reorganize under his direct leadership.
Source: Somoy Tv
