Rahman is seen as a top contender for the post of prime minister ahead of the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, expected to be held in February 2026. His return coincides with a sensitive time in Bangladesh as violence is on the rise in the aftermath of the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on Thursday (December 25) urged people of the country to work together in bringing peace and stability. He added: "We have people from the hills and the plains in this country - Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians. Osman was a key figure in last year's student-led uprising that led to the ouster of former Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina, who has since been hiding in India.

Source: dna December 25, 2025 18:08 UTC