Is BNP’s Tarique Rahman the change post-Hasina Bangladesh is looking for?
Summary
Tarique Rahman, the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is actively campaigning for the upcoming Bangladesh general election. After returning from nearly 17 years in exile, Rahman and the BNP are working to regain influence in the political scene following the ban of the Awami League party. The election campaign has seen large gatherings, but also faces issues with party discipline and internal divisions.Key Facts
- Tarique Rahman is the chairman of the BNP, succeeding his mother, Khaleda Zia.
- Rahman returned to Bangladesh in December 2025 after nearly 17 years in the UK.
- The BNP is trying to gain power in the February 12 general election in Bangladesh.
- The ruling Awami League party was banned from politics last year.
- The BNP's main rival in the election is Jamaat-e-Islami, allied with the National Citizen Party.
- Rahman’s return has energized supporters but also highlighted internal BNP challenges.
- 92 candidates are running against official BNP nominees, showing party divisions.
- 91 percent of political violence involved BNP activists, raising concerns about control.
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