In his first reaction after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) sweeping victory in the national elections, party chairman Tarique Rahman expressed gratitude to supporters gathered outside his residence
in Gulshan.
“I am grateful for the love you have shown me. Please pray for me,” Tarique Rahman said briefly while interacting with well-wishers before leaving to offer Friday prayers, the Dhaka Tribune reported.
According to the report, Tarique Rahman left his Gulshan residence to attend prayers at the Bangladesh Navy Headquarters Mosque. A crowd of supporters had assembled outside his home, hoping to see the BNP chief following the party’s landslide win.
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Before departing, Tarique Rahman stopped his car, stepped out himself and exchanged a few words with those gathered, drawing cheers from the crowd. Many supporters waved and attempted to greet him as he acknowledged them before heading to the mosque.
The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured more than a two-thirds majority in the landmark polls, marking a spectacular return to power after nearly two decades. The parliamentary elections in Bangladesh were held amid a period of political vacuum, instability and fragile security conditions. The political churn followed widespread unrest and attacks on minorities after student-led protests brought down the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
Tarique Rahman is now set to become prime minister for the first time. He will replace interim government chief Muhammad Yunus, under whose tenure Dhaka’s relations with New Delhi saw a significant downturn.
PM Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Tarique Rahman and congratulated him on the victory. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Prime Minister said, “Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.”
