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Tarique Rahman | |
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| তারেক রহমান | |
 Tarique addressing in a program, 2021 | |
| Acting Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Khaleda Zia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1965[1] Dacca, East Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani (till 1971) Bangladeshi (since 1971) |
| Political party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
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| Children | Zaima Rahman (daughter) |
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| Relatives | See Majumder–Zia family |
| Residence | London, United Kingdom |
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| Signature |  |
| Nickname | Pinu[2] |
Tarique Rahman[a] (born 20 November 1965), better known natively as Tarique Zia,[b] is a Bangladeshi politician and businessman, who is the acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) since February 2018.[3][4] He is the eldest son of Ziaur Rahman, former Bangladeshi president, and first female prime minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia. He is also the publisher of The Daily Dinkal newspaper.[5] He is widely seen as an influential figure in BNP and held several high-profile positions within the party, including the post of senior vice chairman.[6][7]
In 2018, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for organising the 2004 Dhaka grenade attack by then-Awami League government, which his associates claim were false allegations and a political ploy.[8] However, he was acquitted by the court in 2024.[9][10] Tarique was involved in politics from a young age and rose to prominence in BNP during his mother's tenure as prime minister in the early 2000s.[11] In 2008, Tarique's mother lost the general election, and the BNP was replaced by the Awami League-led government.[12] Tarique Zia went into self-imposed exile in London soon after, citing concerns for his safety and claiming that he was being persecuted by the authorities.[13][14]
- ^ "Tarique Rahman turns 60 amid no birthday celebrations". The Daily Observer. 20 November 2024. Archived from the original on 20 November 2024.
- ^ তারেক রহমানের ৬০তম জন্মদিন আজ. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 20 November 2024. Archived from the original on 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Tarique Rahman acting chairman: BNP leader". The Daily Star. 8 February 2018. Archived from the original on 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Who will lead the BNP at the next election?". Dhaka Tribune. 22 June 2022. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Dainik Dinkal gets permission to resume publication". The Daily Star. 12 August 2024. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Tarique to act as party chairman". Prothom Alo. 8 February 2018. Archived from the original on 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Top 12 Politicians of Bangladesh (With Pictures)". Your Article Library. 5 April 2014. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Hefty sentences for deadly 2004 attack in Bangladesh". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Bangladesh court acquits Zia's son and 48 others convicted in 2004 deadly grenade attack". Associated Press. 1 December 2024. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Bangladesh court acquits key political figures in 2004 grenade attack". Anadolu Agency. 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh holding 'sham' election: Exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman". Al Jazeera. 4 January 2024. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Sengupta, Somini; Manik, Julfikar Ali (30 December 2008). "Secular Party Wins Landslide Victory in Bangladesh". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Tarique Rahman on Why the BNP Is Boycotting the Bangladesh Elections". The Diplomat. 18 December 2023. Archived from the original on 19 September 2024.
- ^ "What Tarique Rahman's 'return' from political exile could mean for Bangladesh". India Today. 2 December 2024. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024.
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