Tarique Rahman

Vested groups out to put wedge between army and people

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said some sections are trying to create a confrontation between the army and the people.

Tarique urges parties to prioritise public issues

Stating that people are the “real capital of politicians”, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged political parties to focus on public issues and demands alongside state reforms.

Tk 21cr bribery case: Tarique, seven others cleared

A Dhaka court yesterday acquitted BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, former state minister for home Lutfozzaman Babar and six others in connection with a Tk 21 crore bribery case.

Country's democratic transition may suffer if doubt arise over govt's impartiality: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said today that if the impartiality of the interim government comes into question and public trust in its activities is shaken, the path to democracy could face serious obstacles

July massacre: Tarique promises trials if voted to power

If BNP is voted to power, the party would bring those responsible for the torture and killing during the anti-autocratic movement and the 2024 mass uprising under trial, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman today.

Focus on public issues, not just reforms

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged political parties to present proposals to the nation to address public issues, rather than focusing only on reforms to the state structure and institutions.

Graft case: SC acquits Tarique, Mamun in graft case

The Supreme Court yesterday acquitted BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his close aide Gias Uddin Al Mamun from a money laundering case, in which they were sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by the High Court.

Tarique urges govt for neutrality ahead of polls

Tarique alleges that efforts were being made to undermine "national unity" and disrupt the electoral environment ahead of the national elections

Stay alert, don’t let fascism return

Emphasising the need for unity among political parties, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged everyone to remain vigilant against the return of fascism.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

Nothing wrong if people think new political party needed: Tarique

Only free, fair polls can ensure direct partnership between people and state, says BNP acting chairman

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

Tarique envisions national govt, bicameral parliament

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said his party envisions a future where the country is governed by a national government to fully harness the power of national unity

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Tarique Rahman calls for calm, immediate election

The national election must be held immediately and power must be handed over to the elected representatives through the election, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said today

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

Legal issues delaying efforts to bring back Tarique from UK: PM

Some legal issues are delaying the process of bringing back Tarique Rahman to the country from the UK, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the parliament

November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022

Arrest warrant issued against Tarique, Zubaida in graft case

A Dhaka court today accepted the charges against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022

No clue why I was sent on retirement: Ex-info secretary

Former Information and broadcasting ministry's secretary Mokbul Hossain says he was clueless about sending him on retirement.

June 26, 2022
June 26, 2022

HC declares Tarique, Zubaida "fugitives" in corruption case

Declaring BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman as "fugitives", the High Court today (June 26, 2022) rejected their writ petitions challenging the initiation and filing of a Tk 4.82 crore corruption case filed during the caretaker government in 2007.

June 23, 2022
June 23, 2022

“Won’t do politics”: Tarique left country giving bond, PM says

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today questioned how Tarique Rahman can lead BNP when “he can’t dare to return home”.

April 19, 2019
April 19, 2019

ACC seeks to freeze Tarique’s money in UK bank

The Anti-Corruption Commission submitted a petition to a Dhaka court, seeking permission to freeze £59,341 deposited in Santander

January 18, 2019
January 18, 2019

Tarique to be brought back, punished: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says BNP’s acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will be brought back from London to face the sentence of his conviction.