BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, this evening at the Chief Adviser’s residence, the Jamuna State Guest House. This will be their first formal meeting since Tarique Rahman’s return from the United Kingdom, drawing attention to what topics may be discussed.

According to sources from the Chief Adviser’s Office and the BNP, the meeting is expected to focus on the country’s current political situation, particularly the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for 12 February. Several senior BNP leaders may also join the discussion. The two leaders last met in June of the previous year in London, where they reached key decisions regarding the timing of the national election and issued a joint statement afterward.

Following Tarique Rahman’s return on 25 December, he had a phone conversation with Dr. Yunus to thank him for ensuring overall security. They also briefly met during the funeral of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on 31 December, but today’s meeting marks their first official discussion since his return.