शेख हसीना की रैली में ग्रेनेड अटैक के ‘दोषी’ होंगे बांग्लादेश के अगले PM? जानें कौन हैं तारिक रहमान – Who Is Tarique Rahman Bangladesh Next PM BNP Won Dhaka Election NTC mnrd
The biggest change of the last two decades is at hand in the politics of Bangladesh. The election results have written a story which includes comeback, struggle and the journey to reach the threshold of power. The picture is clear that Tariq Rehman not only returned to the country, but he also proved his strength with public support.
Amid strong public support, he won both his parliamentary seats, Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6, by huge margins. bangladesh In US politics, winning two seats is often considered a symbol of power, but this time it was also related to his personal feelings. Bogura is the ancestral stronghold of his family, while Dhaka-17 seat is considered the heart of the capital. The victory of these two seats has further strengthened his political stature.
tariq rehman Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) crossed the mark of 151 seats required for majority. With this, the long era of Awami League seems to be ending. The election results have indicated that now the command of Bangladesh is going to be in the hands of Tariq Rahman.
Tariq Rehman lived in exile in London for 17 years
But the story of Tariq Rehman reaching this position was not straightforward. The story begins with his departure from the country and 17 years of self-imposed exile in London. He was definitely away from the country, but remained connected with politics. He remained an opposition leader in “digital exile” for nearly two decades.
He continued leading the party through video calls, social media and digital meetings. During this period, Sheikh Hasina’s government found him guilty in many cases, which he always described as the result of political pressure.
According to reports, Tariq Rehman was facing about 84 cases including dozens of criminal and corruption related cases. After the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024, a significant change was seen in the legal environment and by the beginning of 2026, she was acquitted in most of the major cases. This also includes the case of grenade attack on Sheikh Hasina’s rally in 2004, in which he was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018.
Student movement opens way to return to Bangladesh
Then came August 2024 – the wave of student movement ousted Sheikh Hasina from power. This was the turning point that created new political ground for Tariq Rehman. An interim government was formed, legal hurdles were removed and Tariq returned to Dhaka in December 2025. He had already met the head of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, in London, indicating his importance in Bangladesh’s political transition.
The image of the leader who stood before the voters in 2026 had changed. In the elections, he talked more about change in the system than power. He promised a two-term limit, proposed creating an upper house in Parliament and appealed to supporters to stay away from political vendetta.
What is the challenge for Tariq Rahman in Bangladesh?
Amidst the victory celebrations for Tariq Rehman, the real test now begins. He will have to balance the military, manage an economy struggling with inflation, and assure that democracy is for all, especially the youth and minorities who initiated change.
This victory of Tariq Rehman is not just a story of reaching power. This is also the beginning of the question whether a political legacy can change itself and live up to the expectations of the new era.
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