BNP Acting Chairman Tarek Rahman's return to the country is heavily discussed in the political arena. There are rumors that Tariq Rahman may return to the country in the first half of February of the new year. BNP sources said security situation is being monitored as part of preparations. Even a house is being sought for Tariq Rahman. Meanwhile, a delegation from the UK has visited Bangladesh to look into the security issue.
Meanwhile, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmad went to UK on Friday morning. He will meet the Acting Chairman of BNP in UK. If he returns from this trip, it is also assumed that there may be a new message about Tarek Rahman's return to the country. When asked to know, Khandkar Mosharraf Hossain, a member of the BNP's standing committee, told the newspaper yesterday that he (Tareek Rahman) should be freed from the lawsuit and brought to Bangladesh as soon as possible. Efforts are underway. No time limit, the matter depends on the lawyers, on the court.
According to party sources, there are rumors in the party that Tariq Rahman may return to the country in the first half of February. Along with legal action against the ongoing cases against him, overall preparations are going on vigorously, including monitoring the security situation. Even a home is being sought for him.
According to several sources close to the party and Tarek Rahman, a delegation of four members from the United Kingdom came to Bangladesh at the beginning of this month ahead of the return of the acting chairman of BNP. The team returned to the UK before Victory Day. They looked into Tariq Rahman's security during his stay in Bangladesh. At this time, the team also talked to the lawyers about Tariq Rahman's case. The delegation also sought accommodation for Tariq Rahman.
A source close to Tarek Rahman said that after returning home, Tarek Rahman is scheduled to go to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's residence Firoz. But since it will not be possible to conduct political activities from there, a separate house is being arranged for him. The delegation from the UK visited several houses around Firoz during their stay in the country. However, no one agreed to speak publicly about these issues.
The Awami League was ousted from power in a student coup on August 5; Then Nobel laureate Dr. An interim government was formed under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus. Talks of Tarek's return to the country intensified soon after the change. Especially after he was acquitted in the August 21 grenade attack case, the party leaders and workers feel that the possibility of his return has become brighter.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir returned home on December 12 after a 12-day visit to the UK. He told reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport about Tariq Rahman's return to the country that there are many false and vengeful cases against him (Tarik Rahman). He will return if they are revoked or terminated through the courts.
Pro-BNP lawyers say that most of the cases filed against Tariq Rahman are false and politically motivated. The cases are being dealt with according to the prevailing laws of the country. Most of the defamation cases filed against him have been dismissed. There are still 24 defamation cases. These are pending hearing. Apart from this, he was convicted in four cases. They will also be heard soon.
When asked, BNP Central Legal Affairs Secretary and Tarek Rahman's lawyer Barrister Kaiser Kamal said yesterday that Tarek Rahman will take necessary steps regarding his return to the country. He (Tareeq Rahman) wants every case against him to be resolved through legal process.
Tariq Rahman was arrested on March 7, 2007 during the One-Eleven government. After being released on bail on September 3, 2008, he went to the UK with his family for treatment on September 11. He has been in London ever since. During his stay in London, on February 8, 2018, after his mother BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia went to jail, Tariq Rahman took over as acting chairman according to the constitution of the party. He is managing the team from there.
