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DHAKA, Dec 25, 2025 (BSS) - National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Md Nahid Islam today said the return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to further strengthen the practice of multiparty democracy in the country.
"We believe that Tarique Rahman's return will further strengthen consolidate the practice of multi-party democracy in the country," he said a post on his verified Facebook account.
Nahid said the country's major challenge in the current political reality is to build a culture of coexistence and healthy political competition.
Referring to Tarique Rahman's long exile, Nahid Islam said the return of a Bangladeshi citizen and political leader to his own homeland represents a positive reflection of the country's democratic struggle.
He said Tarique Rahman and his family were subjected to state repression due to political differences and were forced to remain in exile for a prolonged period.
Nahid Islam noted that the circumstances allowing Tarique Rahman and his family to return home were created through a mass uprising, marked by the sacrifices of thousands of martyrs.
He said they envision a Bangladesh founded on democratic values, where no political leader would face state repression in the future due to differing political views.
Breaking free from a constrained political environment of the past one and a half decades, Nahid Islam said the primary objective now is to ensure the rule of law and political rights for every citizen on the path toward a free Bangladesh.
Nahid also extended a welcome to Tarique Rahman, expressing hope that his participation in the country's political process would be meaningful and constructive in shaping Bangladesh's democratic future.
Tarique Rahman today returned to his homeland after 17 years in exile. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying Tarique Rahman from London landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 11:40 am via Sylhet.
Tarique Rahman was accorded warm reception and emotional greetings at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on arrival from London.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir earlier led the party standing committee members to greet the acting chairman and accord reception at the VVIP lounge of the airport after his return from London as Tarique Rahman embraced them with a wide smile and warm handshake.
After airport proceedings, he started journey to the 36 Expressway (300-Foot Road) venue by a bus amid tight security. Before that, he touched down the soil with dew dropped grasses barefoot and grasped a fist of soil, brought to nose and sniffed being emotional.
Then, a motorcade escorted Tarique Rahman's bus to the venue as millions of people standing on the both sides of airport road bound to 300 feet welcomed him with chanting slogans.
Later, Tarique Rahman attended the public event at July 36 expressway and addressed to the thousands of people. Walking along the route to Evercare Hospital, he waved to the crowd, acknowledging their unwavering support.
