Staff Reporter:
The Week, a weekly news magazine with editions in the United Kingdom and the United States, has recently published a story on its cover page on BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, citing his political emergence, challenges and his current political role.
In the article Destiny’s Child by Namrata Biji Ahuja, bureau chief in New Delhi, it was said that BNP is still united under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, despite Awami League’s effort 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, called Tarique Zia, the eldest son of Shaheed president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
A freedom fighter and army general, Zia founded BNP. After he was killed in 1981 by rebellious army officers, Khaleda Zia took over the leadership.
Both Khaleda 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 ouster of the Awami League government.
And there is much excitement in Dhaka over the anticipated return of Tarique, who has been living in London.
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 face of the party in the upcoming elections.
