He pays tribute in Facebook post, recalling personal loss and her national role

Asks leaders and supporters to avoid public inconvenience and pray for Khaleda Zia’s recovery

Papers submitted at the office of the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner around 12pm

BNP acting chairman signs nomination papers for Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6

EC approves his inclusion in the voter list

The acting chairman will contest two constituencies in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election

They complete voter registration for Dhaka-17

He prayed at Kazi Nazrul Islam's grave as well, with Fakhrul accompanying him

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to the country yesterday, prompting reactions across political and cultural circles. Marking his homecoming, small-screen actor Khairul Basar welcomed him with a Facebook post, expressing hope that peace would return to the country through this development.

BNP acting chairman boards regular Biman flight

BNP details Tarique’s first 72 hours after return

BNP delegation holds meeting with CEC

A photography-based platform, Chobir Golpo, has announced a nationwide photography competition titled “The story of returning home after 17 years”, centring on BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman’s return to the country.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is finally returning to Bangladesh on December 25 from the UK after 17 years in exile, putting to rest the speculation about his homecoming.

Acting chairman set to come back after 17 years in London

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said his party, despite facing the most repression over the last 16 years, does not want revenge and is instead committed to ensuring accountability, reconciliation and democratic rights.

Khaleda Zia vital to all political parties, he says

Apologises to former SSF chief

Says prioritising party symbol risks centralised rule

Says anti-corruption day serves as a reminder of Bangladesh's long struggle against corruption