December 25, 2025
Bangladesh’s leader sees top prime ministerial candidate return from exile ahead of polls
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supporters gather to take part in a grand rally to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. — Reuters Rahman’s return energizes BNP supporters for the February elections. Rahman was cleared of corruption charges after Hasina’s ouster. Media attacks and violence fuel fears of peaceful vote. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) incumbent Tariq Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile, a return the party hopes will energize supporters with Rahman as the main contender for prime minister in the February 12 election.






