BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman held his first press conference following the party’s decisive victory in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election. The event took place on Saturday at 3:45 p.m. in the ballroom of Hotel Intercontinental, marking his first formal media appearance since returning to the country.

Rahman had spent about fifteen years in exile in the United Kingdom before returning to Bangladesh with his family on December 25. Although he had attended several political events since his return, he had not previously organized a press conference. His appearance now comes at a time when the BNP is consolidating its position after the election.

The press conference signifies Rahman’s reemergence in active political leadership following years abroad, coinciding with the BNP’s renewed prominence in national politics.