Tarique Rahman
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Bangladesh's people come first: Tarique Rahman's one-line reply on India-Bangladesh ties
World | Feb 14, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTWhen asked how he would balance relations among India, Pakistan, and China, Rahman appeared cautious. He declined to elaborate, stating that the question had already been answered in his previous remarks.
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'Look forward to engaging with India': Tarique Rahman's BNP to PM Modi after Bangladesh election win
World | Feb 14, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the Bangladesh general elections 2026, paving the way for party chief Tarique Rahman to become the next prime minister.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Mandate to BNP, who will become the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh?
Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 14, 2026, 02:12 AM ISTBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned to power in Bangladesh after twenty one years. Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will be the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
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Tarique Rahman's epic triumph: BNP landslide victory in election redefines Bangladesh's future
World | Feb 13, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTBangladesh Election Results: Tarique Rahman's homecoming revealed a transformed figure, shedding the 'brash operator' label from BNP's 2001–2006 tenure. Invoking Martin Luther King Junior, he proclaimed, "I have a plan for my people and my country," outlining bold reforms.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 13, 2026
India | Feb 13, 2026, 08:18 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Tarique Rahman, chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on his party's decisive victory in the country's recently concluded 13th National Parliament election.
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BNP's Tarique Rahman set to be next PM; check his educational qualifications
Education | Feb 13, 2026, 10:08 AM ISTTarique Rahman has completed his schooling from Shaheen High School and College. He passed both the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with flying marks.
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Who is Tarique Rahman? BNP leader poised to become Bangladesh's next Prime Minister
World | Feb 13, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTTarique Rahman is on track to become Bangladesh's next Prime Minister after a decisive electoral surge. His return from exile and potential ascension marks a major turning point in Bangladeshi politics, with implications for governance, society and regional relations, especially with India.
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Bangladesh Election: BNP nears two-thirds majority with 207 seats, set to form next government
World | Feb 13, 2026, 07:20 AM ISTThe polls were held to choose a new government to replace the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, which assumed power 18 months ago following the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Jamaat or Rahman, whose government will form in Bangladesh this time?
Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 13, 2026, 03:08 AM ISTVoting took place in Bangladesh to form a new government. Counting is currently underway. Nearly 50% of the polling has been completed, and trends so far indicate a close contest between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami.
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Tarique Rahman wins both constituencies as counting of votes continues for Bangladesh elections
World | Feb 13, 2026, 12:02 AM ISTThe counting of votes was underway on Thursday after Bangladeshis cast ballots in the crucial general elections to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime in August 2024.
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Bangladesh Election 2026: Can BNP's Tarique Rahman ride anti-Hasina wave to form next govt?
World | Feb 11, 2026, 07:41 PM ISTBangladesh's 2026 general election is its most crucial vote in decades and the first since Sheikh Hasina's exit. With the Awami League weakened, the BNP and Tarique Rahman are gaining strong momentum. The general election is set to be held on February 12 in the country.
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Bangladesh Election: How different political outcomes could reshape New Delhi-Dhaka ties
World | Feb 07, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTRelations between India and Bangladesh have worsened over the past year under interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who has occasionally expressed closeness to Pakistan and China. Issues such as border security, trade and regional stability are closely linked to Bangladesh’s domestic political landscape.
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S Jaishankar meets Khaleda Zia's son in Bangladesh, hands over PM Modi's condolence letter
India | Dec 31, 2025, 01:57 PM ISTJaishankar is in Bangladesh to attend the funeral of former prime minister Khaleda Zia who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Khaleda Zia in 'extremely critical' condition, says doctor; Tarique Rahman visits ailing mother
World | Dec 28, 2025, 12:07 PM ISTBNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned home after nearly two decades abroad. Rahman arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from London on Thursday, accompanied by his wife, Zubaida Rahman, and their daughter, Zaima Rahman.
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Country where every community feels valued: Tarique Rahman calls for 'united, inclusive' Bangladesh
World | Dec 28, 2025, 06:52 AM ISTIn an X post he shared on Saturday night, Tarique Rahman also thanked everyone for the warm welcome he received and said words cannot express the 'respect and love' he and his family was given upon their arrival.
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Who Is Tarique Rahman: Inside the Rise of Bangladesh's 'Dark Prince’
Originals | Dec 26, 2025, 06:36 PM ISTTarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after years in self-exile, reigniting political debate. Known as the “Dark Prince," the BNP acting chairman rose to power quietly during 2001-2006. His comeback sparks questions about influence, corruption claims, and Bangladesh's political future.
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OPINION | Another lynching in Bangladesh: Can Tarique Rahman bring peace?
India | Dec 26, 2025, 03:48 PM ISTThe lynching of Amrit Mandal took place on the day Begum Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman arrived in Bangladesh after 17 years of self-exile in the UK. Rahman appealed to people to maintain peace and live in brotherhood with other communities.
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Bangladesh belongs to all faiths, says Tarique Rahman in first address after his return to Dhaka
World | Dec 25, 2025, 09:10 PM ISTTarique Rahman's return to Dhaka after 17 years drew massive crowds as he called for unity and protection of all communities, especially minorities facing rising violence. His address comes at a tense time in Bangladesh's political scenario, with elections approaching and unrest continuing.