BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and former adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan. Photo: Collage

DHAKA, Dec 25, 2025 (BSS) - Interim government's former adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today said the return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to the country will inject fresh momentum into Bangladesh's democratic advancement and the establishment of people's rights.

"I hope that Tarique Rahman's return to the homeland will inject new momentum into Bangladesh's democratic advancement and the establishment of people's rights," he said on a Facebook post this evening.

Asif Mahmud said the homecoming was not merely the return of a political leader but a moment deeply connected with democracy and the aspirations of the people.

The former adviser noted that despite remaining abroad for a prolonged period, Tarique Rahman stayed emotionally and ideologically connected with his party, the country and its people.

Asif Mahmud wished Tarique Rahman success in his future political journey, hoping it would prove beneficial and welfare-oriented for the country and its citizens.

Tarique Rahman today returned home 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.