Who is Tariq Rahman? Zia dynasty heir and frontrunner for Prime Ministerial post in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Elections: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was ahead of Islamist Jamaat‑e‑Islami, according to early trends, as counting continued after Bangladesh held a pivotal national election on Thursday. The election was the first since the 2024 student-led uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina after fifteen years of Awami League rule. The election was a direct contest…

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Bangladesh: Zia dynasty rises again? From Mujib and Ziaur Rahman’s assassinations to son Tarique’s historic return

Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh. He is the son of former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. His return is poised to trigger a significant shift in Bangladeshi politics, marking a resounding comeback for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Tarique Rahman, who aims to become Bangladesh’s next prime minister in…

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