‘Tarique Rahman may return home anytime’

BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said their party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman may return to Bangladesh anytime as all preparations for his homecoming have been completed, reports UNB.

"Who is raising questions about Tarique Rahman not returning? I really don't understand. Those who want to talk can keep talking. But we know he will come. He will return home very soon," he said. While talking to reporters at a hotel in the city, the BNP leader said that arrangements-from Tarique's residence to his office-have nearly reached completion.

"The work on preparing his office is also almost done. The party has already completed all necessary preparations based on his plans for Bangladesh. So, he can come back to Bangladesh at any time," he added.

Khosru, a BNP Standing Committee member, said those who are spreading rumours can continue doing so as there is no harm in it, since Bangladesh always has some people who like to gossip and they can stay busy with that.

"I don't know whether there are any other motives behind such rumours… There is no point in responding to these rumours anymore," he said.

Khosru also expressed the hope that BNP will form the next government with people's support, and Tarique Rahman will lead the new cabinet as Prime Minister. "We believe that under his leadership, we will take the country forward, fulfilling the expectations and aspirations of the people," he said.

Replying to a question, the BNP leader said he is not aware of whether Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, will enter politics or not. Asked about Khaleda Zia's possible travel to London, he said her trip depends on doctors' approval and the air ambulance is not an issue here. "The main question is whether she is fit for travel. We are waiting for the doctors' decision."