Bangladesh PM Front-Runner Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile
After nearly two decades away from home, a major political moment has unfolded in Bangladesh with the return of Tarique Rahman, the man widely seen as the front-runner to become the country’s next prime minister. After spending 17 years in exile in London, Rahman landed in Dhaka this week, and his arrival was treated as a historic event by supporters who lined the streets in huge numbers to welcome him back.
Rahman is not just any political figure. He is the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and the leading face of the influential Zia political dynasty. At 60 years old, he now leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, or BNP, which is preparing for what many believe will be one of the most important elections in the country’s history. With national polls expected in the new year, the BNP is confident that power could soon return to its hands.
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His homecoming also reflects how dramatically Bangladesh’s political landscape has shifted. Sheikh Hasina, who dominated politics for years, is now living in exile in India. Her party, the Awami League, is unlikely to be allowed to take part in the upcoming elections. Last month, Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia over her role in violently suppressing anti-government protests. According to United Nations investigators, as many as 1,400 people were killed during the student-led unrest that ultimately led to her downfall. Hasina has denied all accusations, including charges of crimes against humanity.
Against this backdrop, Rahman’s return has been seen as symbolic of a new chapter. The BNP has said that millions were expected to gather in Dhaka to mark the moment, presenting it as a show of strength and renewed hope for supporters who have waited years for this turning point. If the BNP emerges as the largest party in the elections, Rahman is expected to step into leadership and guide the country forward.
For many Bangladeshis, this is not just the return of a political leader, but the closing of one long chapter of exile, upheaval, and unrest, and the possible beginning of another era in the nation’s turbulent political story.
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