After staying away from Bangladesh for nearly 18 years, Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairperson announced that he will return home on December 25.
Addressing his supporters at an event in London on Tuesday held to celebrate the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, Mr. Rahman said that the upcoming election will not be “easy” and that Bangladesh will witness challenges in the months to come.
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“I am returning to our country and I seek your blessings for that. On December 25, Insha Allah, with your blessings and with the blessings of Allah, I will return to Bangladesh,” Mr. Rahman said. He further urged his supporters to not go to Heathrow airport on December 25.
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