Tarique Rahman poised for Bangladesh premiership

Tarique Rahman, son of former presidents Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia, has re‑entered Bangladeshi politics after a decade abroad. His return is the first since his 2008 exile, drawing keen attention.

Now back in Dhaka, Rahman is positioning himself as the likely next prime minister, leveraging his family’s legacy while navigating legal battles and a polarised electorate. The move could reshape the nation’s political landscape.

For Bangladesh’s citizens and regional observers, Rahman’s potential premiership could affect economic policies, foreign investment, and civil liberties, making it crucial to understand his background and the stakes of his return.

His ascent may shift Bangladesh’s democratic trajectory, influencing party dynamics, media freedom and relations with India and China, while his legal controversies could test the rule of law in the country.