Tarique Rahman

This special report focuses on a major leadership transition in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The bulletin announces, 'It's Tariq Rahman who has now been appointed as the chairperson of the Bangladesh National Party'. This development follows the death of his mother, former Prime Minister and longtime party chief Khaleda Zia, which left the position vacant. Tarique Rahman had been serving as the acting chairperson of the party since 2018, a role he assumed after Khaleda Zia was jailed. The report also includes perspective on the political situation in Bangladesh and the potential implications for upcoming elections from India Today's Foreign Affairs Editor, Geeta Mohan. The appointment marks a formal shift in the leadership of one of Bangladesh's main political parties.

In this breaking news update, India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay reports on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's condolence letter to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman following the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar personally handed over the letter to Rahman in Dhaka. The Prime Minister recalled his June 2015 meeting with the late leader, describing her as a figure of 'exceptional resolve and commitment'. The segment also highlights Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh after 17 years of exile and the diplomatic significance of this gesture.

In this special report, India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay reports from Dhaka on the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away at the age of 80. Upadhyay confirms that External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is attending the last rites, carrying a personal message of solidarity from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the people of Bangladesh and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. The report highlights the political significance of the moment, noting Rahman's return from exile on December 25 and the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 2026. Upadhyay emphasizes India's hope for a "prosperous, stable and peaceful Bangladesh" and inclusive polls.

The External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, has arrived in Dhaka to pay his last respects to the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia. The BNP Chairperson passed away recently, prompting a visit by the Indian minister to convey condolences on behalf of the Government of India. During the visit, Dr Jaishankar met with the Acting Chairman of the BNP, Tarique Rahman, and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The report highlights India's commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh during its democratic transition and the upcoming elections.

In this Special Report, M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, Treasurer of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), discusses the profound grief following the death of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025. Millat describes the late leader as a ‘symbol of... democratic struggle’ and confirms that India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will attend the funeral in Dhaka. The conversation also addresses the recent return of Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on December 25 and the party's roadmap for the upcoming elections under the interim administration.

In this breaking news update, India Today's Foreign Affairs Editor Pranay Upadhyaya reports that External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent India at the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Upadhyaya confirms that Dr Jaishankar will visit Dhaka tomorrow, December 31, 2025. The editor highlights the significance of this visit, noting it as a 'big message' from New Delhi amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations. The report also mentions the recent return of Zia's son, Tarique Rahman, to Bangladesh after 17 years of exile. Upadhyaya analyses the critical nature of this diplomatic gesture, stating, 'This shows that, you know, how much importance India attaches to the relation with Bangladesh.'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka tomorrow amid tensions between the two nations.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson passed away at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been on ventilator support since December 11. Her death comes just days after her son, Tarique Rahman, returned to Bangladesh on December 25 after 17 years in exile to lead the party ahead of the February elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former PM Sheikh Hasina have expressed their condolences. The report examines the political vacuum left by her demise and the implications for the upcoming polls.

India Today's Indrajeet Kundu reports on the death of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia at 80 and the shifting political landscape. With Sheikh Hasina in exile and the Awami League banned, the BNP under Tarique Rahman is poised for the February 12 elections. Kundu observes, 'The meeting between Tariq Rehman and Mohammed Yunus in London paved the way for the Yunus administration to finally announce the roadmap for elections.' The segment discusses the leadership vacuum and the BNP's resurgence.

In a major political development, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. India Today's Shivani Sharma reports that Zia died at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital, where she had been on ventilator support. Her death comes just days after her son, Tarique Rahman, returned to Bangladesh from a 17-year exile to lead the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as its acting chairman. The report highlights the potential 'sympathy wave' for the BNP ahead of the upcoming elections, especially with the Awami League barred from contesting. Shivani Sharma also discusses the evolving political landscape and the challenges of restoring stability in the country.

In this special report, India Today's Indrajit Kundu confirms the passing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the age of 80. Kundu reports that Zia, a 'towering figure' and three-time PM, died in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. The report highlights the political significance of her son, Tarique Rahman, returning to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile to see his ailing mother and lead the BNP ahead of the February 12 elections. Kundu also discusses the 'political vacuum' and the BNP's resurgence following Sheikh Hasina's exile to India. He notes that Tarique Rahman's return is 'politically very, very symbolic' as the party prepares to take charge, with supporters converging on the streets of Dhaka.

In this special report, an India Today correspondent analyzes the seismic shift in Bangladesh politics following the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at 80. The speaker notes that her passing 'closes the chapter of the most dominant political leader' and paves the way for her son, Tarique Rahman, to take full control of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). With elections scheduled for February 12, the report highlights how the BNP aims to consolidate sympathy votes while Sheikh Hasina remains in exile in India. The discussion also touches on the end of the 'bipolar polity' defined by the Zia-Hasina rivalry.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has passed away at 80 in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. Her death comes just days after her son and political heir, Tarique Rahman, returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile to a massive welcome. India Today’s Editor Indrajeet Kundu reports that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is now the front-runner for the February 12 elections, following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. Highlighting the political implications, Kundu notes that while tragic, her death 'opens the way for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party to, in a sense, start a new life' and gain emotional support. The report also details the BNP's split with Jamaat-e-Islami and the party's resilience during the Awami League regime.

In this special broadcast, Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev discusses the significant political impact of the passing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Sachdev notes that while the event is tragic, the 'cold reality' suggests it could 'politically speaking, help the BNP party and her son' due to a wave of emotional support ahead of the upcoming elections. The conversation also covers the return of Tarique Rahman, his interactions with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, and the potential for a 'new dawn' in India-Bangladesh relations. Sachdev analyses whether the BNP will adopt a pragmatic approach towards India or succumb to radical elements.

In a major political shift, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has returned to Dhaka after 17 years in exile. Reporting from Dhaka, India Today’s Ashutosh Mishra covers Rahman’s emotional arrival, where he 'reverently touched the soil' and visited his father’s grave. Addressing a massive rally, Rahman condemned the murder of Osman Hadi and 'promised that a new young generation will lead the country.' With elections scheduled for February and the Awami League sidelined, the report highlights the BNP’s resurgence as the potential mainstream power in Bangladesh.

This special report focuses on the lynching of a second Hindu man, Amrit Mondal, in Bangladesh within a week. Bangladesh authorities deny it was a communal attack, stating Mondal was a criminal killed by a mob during an extortion attempt in the Rajbari district. Reporting from Bangladesh, India Today correspondent Anupam Mishra questions the official narrative and the state of law and order. Mishra asks, 'what was the police and administration was doing when thousands of people have gathered and started beating a person to death?'. The incident draws parallels to the previous lynching of Deepu Chandra Das, raising concerns about the safety of minorities and the rise of mob justice. The bulletin also features a report from Ashutosh Mishra on the return of BNP leader Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh after 17 years, ahead of the upcoming elections.

In this news segment, India Today's Sriya Kundu and India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyaya discuss the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh following the mob lynching of Amrit Mandal. Pranay Upadhyaya highlights the 'failure of the police authorities' to protect citizens, noting that this incident comes just a week after the killing of Deepu Chandra Das. The discussion analyses the inability of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to curb the rise of radical elements and vandalism. Upadhyaya also references the recent statement by BNP leader Tarique Rahman and explains why these trends remain a 'cause of concern for India' due to the shared border and deep bilateral ties.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday returned to Bangladesh after 17 years of exile. Rahman, who was greeted by millions of party supporters in Dhaka, declared, 'I have a plan for my country,' signalling a major political shift ahead of the 2026 elections.

In this special report, India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay covers the historic return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh after 17 years of exile. Rahman, greeted by millions in Dhaka, declared, 'I have a plan for my country,' signaling a major political shift ahead of the 2026 elections. The bulletin also highlights Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s new 20-point peace plan and his sharp Christmas message wishing Russian President Vladimir Putin 'may perish.' Additionally, the report details the brutal attack on former Pakistani Minister Shahzad Akbar in the UK and updates on the US releasing Jeffrey Epstein documents.

In a defining political moment for Bangladesh, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has returned to Dhaka after 17 years of self-imposed exile in London. The 'prodigal son' of Bangladeshi politics landed amid tight security, symbolically touching the soil of his motherland upon arrival. Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, immediately spoke to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, thanking him for facilitating the return. His homecoming comes months after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and ahead of the crucial general elections scheduled for February 2026. The programme explores the political dynamics, noting Rahman's past convictions which he claims were politically motivated, and his potential to lead the country. The massive roadshow from the airport to his residence underscores the party's show of strength in the current political vacuum.