After 17 Years In Exile, Tarique Rahman Returns As Bangladesh’s Power Centre
After nearly two decades in exile, Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh, marking a major turning point in the country’s turbulent politics. The eldest son of former president Ziaur Rahman and ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia, Rahman lived in London since 2008 after corruption cases were filed during a military-backed caretaker regime. Following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in a 2024 uprising, charges against him were overturned, clearing the way for his return. Now chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Rahman faces a crucial February 12 election, rejecting alliances with Jamaat-e-Islami and promising stability over revenge politics.
After nearly two decades in exile, Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh, marking a major turning point in the country’s turbulent politics. The eldest son of former president Ziaur Rahman and ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia, Rahman lived in London since 2008 after corruption cases were filed during a military-backed caretaker regime. Following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in a 2024 uprising, charges against him were overturned, clearing the way for his return. Now chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Rahman faces a crucial February 12 election, rejecting alliances with Jamaat-e-Islami and promising stability over revenge politics.
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