After 17 years, a Bangladeshi Exiled Politician is returning to the Country

DHAKA: On Monday, Tarique Rehman, who 17 years ago was exiled from the country, is expected to come soon to contest the new elections.

Tarique Rehman comes back into politics:

Tarique Rehman is one of the most influential and active politicians in the history of Bangladeshi politics. He is the son of the former Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia. He is also serving as the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). 

While giving an interview to BBC Bangla, Rehman said there were some reasons that prohibited him from coming back to his dear land. But he also hinted that now he is coming back with all his might. He said, “For some reasonable reasons, my return hasn’t happened, but the time has come, and I will return soon, God willing.”

Last year, Bangladeshi people protested, and the protest was so severe that it resulted in the banishment of the former Premier, Sheikh Hasina. Sheikh Hasina sought shelter in India after getting out of the country. Her 15-year tenure was catastrophic for BNP.

Hasina sentenced Tarique to a life sentence:

Since 2008, Rehman has been living in London. He was also charged with a life sentence during Hasina’s regime. The Sheikh Hasina government alleged that he was involved in attacking Hasina’s rally with a grenade. But Rehman has always rejected these allegations.

As the Hasina regime ended and so did the punishment of the sentence to Rehman. Rehman has always been an active leader on social media. While talking to the BBC London, he said, “I am running in the election.” His statement clearly shows that he is interested in coming back to the country and taking control of the country’s affairs.

When he was asked about the chance of forming his government in the country, he clearly said that it is up to the public’s decision. He clearly responded, “The people will decide.”