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Khaled Saifulla 17 Dec 2025 , 4:52 PM Print Edition
Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has personally announced the date of his return to Bangladesh. Speaking at a discussion meeting in London held on the occasion of Victory Day, he stated, “Insha’Allah, I will return to the country on December 25. I have worked with you for nearly 18 years.”
In his announcement, he specifically requested that no chaos be created at London’s airport during his departure. He urged supporters and activists not to gather at the airport to avoid any public inconvenience.
During the meeting, which took place at midnight on Wednesday (December 17) Bangladesh time, Tarique Rahman expressed his optimism about forming a government through the people’s mandate in the upcoming elections.
“The long-awaited national election is set to take place in two months. As a responsible political party, it is BNP’s duty to raise awareness among the people and present a clear plan for the nation’s future,” he said.
Emphasizing his focus on practical solutions, he added, “I am not living in a dream; I am living within a plan.”
Recalling the legacies of the late President Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia, he noted that they had rescued the country from the brink of crisis. He expressed his firm belief that the BNP would be able to form a government with the people’s support, though he admitted the road ahead is challenging.
“The path forward is incredibly difficult. We must navigate it with grit. Many can speak beautifully, but we must adopt a concrete plan if we want to cross this difficult road,” he remarked.
In a lighter moment during the speech, Tarique Rahman asked the audience if he could have some time to detail his plans. When many in the crowd shouted, “All night!” he jokingly replied, “I can’t do all night, brother. I have work in the morning, and so do you.”
Following his remarks, he began discussing the party’s 31-point reform agenda, including the introduction of “Family Cards” as part of their electoral strategy.
