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Tarique to contest election from Bogura-6

Tarique to contest election from Bogura-6

The BNP has announced that its Acting Chairman, Tarique, will contest the 13th national election from the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency, a seat previously held by his mother, former prime minister Khaleda Zia. After returning to Bangladesh, Tarique is expected to complete voter registration, pavin


Tarique’s return to strengthen democratic practice: Nahid

Tarique’s return to strengthen democratic practice: Nahid

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam on Thursday welcomed the return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh, saying his homecoming would further consolidate Bangladesh’s multiparty democratic practice. In a message posted on his verified Facebook account in the evening, N

‘I’ve a plan for Bangladesh,’ says Tarique

‘I’ve a plan for Bangladesh,’ says Tarique

Emphasising the need for maintaining peace, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday said he has a plan for the country and its people. "We want peace in every possible way...if we remain united, we can fulfil the expectations of the people," he said while addressing party leaders, supporter

Tarique urges people to remain calm in face of provocation

Tarique urges people to remain calm in face of provocation

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday called on people across the country to remain calm and restrained in the face of any provocation, stressing the need to maintain peace and order. He made the appeal while addressing a reception programme held at the 300 Feet area of the capital on Dec

BNP wants to build a safe Bangladesh: Tarique

BNP wants to build a safe Bangladesh: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday said his party aims to build a safe Bangladesh where people of all ages and backgrounds can live without fear. “We want to build a Bangladesh together—the Bangladesh a mother dreams of. That means a safe Bangladesh,” he said. “

BNP senior leaders welcome Tarique at Dhaka airport

BNP senior leaders welcome Tarique at Dhaka airport

Senior leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday welcomed the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman upon his arrival in Dhaka after a decade and a half in exile. The party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and members of the party’s standing committee g

Tarique's schedule for the first three days back home

Tarique's schedule for the first three days back home

Thursday The flight carrying BNP leader Tarique Rahman landed at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:11 am. From the airport, he will travel to the 300 Feet Road in Purbachal, where a reception has been organised, reports bdnews24.com. After the reception, he will go to Evercare

Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri arrested

Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri arrested

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested Maulana Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri from Narsingdi district on Tuesday night. Muhammad Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of DMP, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday afternoon. According to Rahman, Ataur