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.

October 24, 2018
October 24, 2018

Tarique will be brought back, punished: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Parliament says that BNP's acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will be brought back to the country and punished.

April 27, 2018
April 27, 2018

Tarique no longer citizen

The law minister and the attorney general have said BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman is not a citizen of Bangladesh any more

April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018

Tarique is not a Bangladeshi citizen: AG

BNP acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman is not a citizen of Bangladesh as he has no passport, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam says.

April 24, 2018
April 24, 2018

My Facebook account was hacked: Shahriar Alam

Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam claims that his Facebook account was hacked last night. A post in connection to BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman "surrendering his passport" was deleted from his FB profile wall, Shahriar Alam said in a latest post this morning.

April 23, 2018
April 23, 2018

Legal action for ‘baseless’ claim on Tarique’s passport handover

Legal action will be taken for State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam’s “baseless” claim that BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman handed over his Bangladeshi passport to the UK Home Office.

April 23, 2018
April 23, 2018

Tarique sends legal notice seeking proof of passport submission

BNP acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman sends a legal notice to State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam seeking proof within the next 10 days over the allegation that he has given up his Bangladeshi citizenship by submitting his passport.

April 22, 2018
April 22, 2018

Tarique surrenders Bangladesh nationality: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam says Tarique Rahman, now acting chairman of BNP and living in London, has surrendered his nationality by handing over his Bangladesh passport.

April 22, 2018
April 22, 2018

Govt holding talks to bring Tarique back: Minister

The government is holding discussion with relevant persons for bringing BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman back to the country from London, Law Minister Anisul Huq says.

February 13, 2018
February 13, 2018

Tarique was behind it

BNP Senior Vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, now in London, is the mastermind of Wednesday's attack on Bangladesh High Commission in London, alleged ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday.

February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018

Tarique involved in attack on Bangladesh mission office in London: Obaidul

The road, transport and bridges minister claims that BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman, who is now in England, was involved in Wednesday’s attack on Bangladesh High Commission office in London.