Tarique Rahman
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
Tarique for political, economic rights for all
The BNP acting chairman stresses on discipline and grassroots engagement
28 January 2025, 16:01 PM
Khaleda now at Tarique’s home
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia went to the house of her eldest son Tarique Rahman around 9:30pm on Friday (local time) after being discharged from The London Clinic where she was undergoing treatment for 17 days.
25 January 2025, 18:10 PM
BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change
For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.
9 January 2025, 11:00 AM