Tarique Rahman takes charge of BNP, vows no return to pre-August 5 politics
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Moneycontrol•10-01-2026, 20:24
Tarique Rahman takes charge of BNP, vows no return to pre-August 5 politics
- •Tarique Rahman assumes chairmanship of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after his mother Khaleda Zia's death.
- •His appointment comes weeks before Bangladesh's general elections on February 12, positioning BNP as a frontrunner.
- •Rahman stated Bangladesh should not revert to pre-August 5 political conditions, emphasizing dialogue and accountability.
- •He outlined BNP's vision for governance focusing on health, economy, and democratic processes if elected.
- •Rahman invoked the 1971 Liberation War and 1990 mass movement, but did not detail geopolitical stances.
Why It Matters: Tarique Rahman leads BNP, promising a new political direction for Bangladesh post-Sheikh Hasina era.
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