July changeover gives Tarique an opportunity: The Week

The Week, a weekly news magazine with editions in the UK and the US, has recently published a story on its cover page about BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, citing his political emergence, challenges, and his current role.

In the article “Destiny’s Child” by Namrata Biji Ahuja, The Week’s bureau chief in New Delhi, it was said that BNP is still united under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, despite the Awami League’s efforts to divide the party into many parts.

Tarique Rahman is on the right track to be the next prime minister of Bangladesh, as his popularity is increasing gradually, according to the article.

The transition in Bangladesh politics could be a pivotal moment for Tarique, the eldest son of martyred president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

A freedom fighter and army general, Ziaur Rahman, founded the BNP.

After he was killed in 1981 by rebellious army officers, Khaleda Zia took over the leadership.

Both Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina played important roles in leading the 1990 uprising against President Hussain Muhammad Ershad.

Tarique, 57, now finds himself following in his mother’s footsteps as Bangladesh is trying to restart the democratic process.

BNP occupies the largest political space in the country after the Awami League government was ousted, and there is much excitement in Dhaka over the anticipated return of Tarique, who has been living in London, reads The Week article.

For Tarique, who has been addressing party cadres virtually, life will come full circle when he lands in Dhaka.

Khaleda Zia is expected to make way for her son to be the party’s face in the upcoming elections.