World media views Tarique Rahman as the “Potential Prime Minister”

Influential news outlets worldwide have reported with great importance on the return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman after 17 years in exile. International analysts consider his return highly significant politically ahead of the upcoming national elections.

World-renowned news agencies BBC and Reuters described Tarique Rahman in their reports as one of the “potential Prime Ministers” of Bangladesh. The BBC report stated:

“Tarique Rahman, the leader leading the race to become Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister, has returned home after nearly 17 years. His return is considered politically significant ahead of the crucial national elections.”

A similar sentiment was echoed by the Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera. Their report noted:

“After 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman—leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a top contender to become the next Prime Minister of the South Asian nation—returned to Dhaka on Thursday. He was welcomed by thousands of his party supporters.”

The American news outlet The New York Times mentioned in its report that Tarique Rahman returned at a time when Bangladesh’s election season is in full swing. He had been in exile for nearly two decades due to legal complexities at home, which will now create a new equation in the country’s politics.

Meanwhile, an analysis by Reuters stated that Tarique Rahman’s return would revitalize the BNP’s grassroots supporters. The international news agency believes the nationwide public surge surrounding him will have a major impact on the upcoming elections. Foreign media also specifically highlighted Tarique Rahman’s call for the people of the country to remain calm and patient.

— Maruf / Shokalbela