Tarique Rahman

A conspiracy is brewing somewhere

Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of BNP, warned party members yesterday about an ongoing conspiracy and urged them to remain vigilant.

No one, not even PM, will be able to abuse power

The BNP, if voted to power, will ensure no one can abuse power or emerge as an autocrat, said Tarique Rahman, the party’s acting chairperson.

BNP will restore freedom of expression if people give mandate: Tarique

Tarique Rahman said his party aims to build a Bangladesh where no individual can abuse power with impunity

Don’t rush into serious decisions

Stating that the government should not make any hasty decisions regarding constitutional matters, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday called upon all to maintain national unity at any cost to resist any plot by the evil quarters.

Can't allow interim govt to fail: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said the interim government must be cautious to avoid becoming the cause of its own failure

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

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

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

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

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.

January 10, 2018
January 10, 2018

Tarique, Koko laundered $1b to Belgium, Malaysia: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells the parliament that Khaleda Zia’s two sons -- Tarique Rahman and Arafat Rahman Koko -- laundered USD 750 million to Belgium and USD 250 million to Malaysia.

July 24, 2016
July 24, 2016

Tarique verdict: Law minister won’t withdraw statement on judge

Law Minister Anisul Huq says that he will not withdraw his statement about a lower court judge being influenced in acquitting BNP leader Tarique Rahman in a money laundering case.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Dinajpur court orders arrest for Tarique

A Dinajpur court issues arrest warrant against BNP Senior Vice-chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for his derogatory remarks against Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 2014.

May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016

Never had anything close to $300m: Joy

Reacting to BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s claim that he had US$300 million in a bank account and that this was mentioned in a case in the United States, prime minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has termed her “a liar and a thief”.

March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016

Inform whether summons reached Tarique’s address: HC

High Court asks chief metropolitan magistrate of Dhaka whether the summons on BNP leader Tarique Rahman has reached his London address.