Tarique Rahman

Opinion / What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP

Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.

‘Efforts on to criminalise call for polls’

​​​​​​​BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said that attempts are underway to create an atmosphere where demanding a national election seems like a crime.

‘Announce outline for national election’

Tarique urges govt at Labour Day rally

In the company of a cat

In Bangladesh’s political culture, leadership is often marked by confrontation.

Vested groups out to put wedge between army and people

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said some sections are trying to create a confrontation between the army and the people.

Tarique urges parties to prioritise public issues

Stating that people are the “real capital of politicians”, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged political parties to focus on public issues and demands alongside state reforms.

Tk 21cr bribery case: Tarique, seven others cleared

A Dhaka court yesterday acquitted BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, former state minister for home Lutfozzaman Babar and six others in connection with a Tk 21 crore bribery case.

Country's democratic transition may suffer if doubt arise over govt's impartiality: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said today that if the impartiality of the interim government comes into question and public trust in its activities is shaken, the path to democracy could face serious obstacles

July massacre: Tarique promises trials if voted to power

If BNP is voted to power, the party would bring those responsible for the torture and killing during the anti-autocratic movement and the 2024 mass uprising under trial, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman today.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

Graft case: SC acquits Tarique, Mamun in graft case

The Supreme Court yesterday acquitted BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his close aide Gias Uddin Al Mamun from a money laundering case, in which they were sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by the High Court.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

Tarique urges govt for neutrality ahead of polls

Tarique alleges that efforts were being made to undermine "national unity" and disrupt the electoral environment ahead of the national elections

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Stay alert, don’t let fascism return

Emphasising the need for unity among political parties, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged everyone to remain vigilant against the return of fascism.

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

It won’t work without elected reps: Tarique

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the initiative for state reforms will not work until elected representatives are entrusted with the responsibility of running the country.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

People deserve a fair election

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party is expecting a credible national election in Bangladesh through which people can decide who should look after them for the next five years.

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Implementing 31- point reform to be best revenge on AL

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

Tarique for political, economic rights for all

The BNP acting chairman stresses on discipline and grassroots engagement

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Khaleda now at Tarique’s home

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia went to the house of her eldest son Tarique Rahman around 9:30pm on Friday (local time) after being discharged from The London Clinic where she was undergoing treatment for 17 days.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

Extortion charges: SC upholds scrapping of 4 cases against Tarique

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld the High Court verdicts that scrapped four extortion cases filed against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman during the rule of the military-backed caretaker government in 2007.