Tarique Rahman

Get ready to ensure polls by December

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the next general election must be held by December and called on party activists and leaders to prepare to ensure that.
28 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Govt must accept people’s demands without 'affection or ill will': Tarique

BNP expects “freest and fairest election” under interim leadership
25 May 2025, 13:29 PM

BNP calls for removal of national security adviser Khalilur Rahman

"Where was Dr Khalilur during one and a half decades of fascism?"
22 May 2025, 10:18 AM

Doubts growing over govt’s ability to govern: Tarique

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday that some recent incidents, including former president Abdul Hamid’s departure from the country, are raising doubts among people about the interim government’s ability to fulfil its responsibilities.
9 May 2025, 18:06 PM

What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP

Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.
6 May 2025, 06:43 AM

‘Efforts on to criminalise call for polls’

​​​​​​​BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said that attempts are underway to create an atmosphere where demanding a national election seems like a crime.
2 May 2025, 18:40 PM

‘Announce outline for national election’

Tarique urges govt at Labour Day rally
1 May 2025, 12:54 PM

In the company of a cat

In Bangladesh’s political culture, leadership is often marked by confrontation.
30 April 2025, 10:40 AM

Vested groups out to put wedge between army and people

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said some sections are trying to create a confrontation between the army and the people.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Tarique urges parties to prioritise public issues

Stating that people are the “real capital of politicians”, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged political parties to focus on public issues and demands alongside state reforms.
23 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Tk 21cr bribery case: Tarique, seven others cleared

A Dhaka court yesterday acquitted BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, former state minister for home Lutfozzaman Babar and six others in connection with a Tk 21 crore bribery case.
20 March 2025, 18:04 PM

Country's democratic transition may suffer if doubt arise over govt's impartiality: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said today that if the impartiality of the interim government comes into question and public trust in its activities is shaken, the path to democracy could face serious obstacles
19 March 2025, 13:27 PM

July massacre: Tarique promises trials if voted to power

If BNP is voted to power, the party would bring those responsible for the torture and killing during the anti-autocratic movement and the 2024 mass uprising under trial, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman today.
16 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Focus on public issues, not just reforms

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged political parties to present proposals to the nation to address public issues, rather than focusing only on reforms to the state structure and institutions.
11 March 2025, 18:11 PM

Graft case: SC acquits Tarique, Mamun in graft case

The Supreme Court yesterday acquitted BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his close aide Gias Uddin Al Mamun from a money laundering case, in which they were sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by the High Court.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Tarique urges govt for neutrality ahead of polls

Tarique alleges that efforts were being made to undermine "national unity" and disrupt the electoral environment ahead of the national elections
27 February 2025, 09:39 AM

Stay alert, don’t let fascism return

Emphasising the need for unity among political parties, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged everyone to remain vigilant against the return of fascism.
24 February 2025, 22:04 PM

It won’t work without elected reps: Tarique

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the initiative for state reforms will not work until elected representatives are entrusted with the responsibility of running the country.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

People deserve a fair election

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party is expecting a credible national election in Bangladesh through which people can decide who should look after them for the next five years.
30 January 2025, 21:00 PM

Implementing 31- point reform to be best revenge on AL

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM