BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman arrived in Bangladesh on Thursday morning, marking his first return to the country in 17 years. His flight from London’s Heathrow Airport landed at Sylhet Osmani International Airport at 9:55 a.m. local time before continuing to Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Rahman, accompanied by his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman and daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman, expressed his emotion on social media, noting the exact number of days since he last saw Bangladesh’s skies. Rahman left Bangladesh in 2008 for medical treatment amid political turmoil and multiple corruption cases. His return comes at a politically sensitive time, as the BNP seeks to reassert its presence ahead of future national elections. Party leaders and supporters gathered with national flags to welcome him, viewing his arrival as a symbolic moment for the opposition. Observers say Rahman’s return could reshape BNP’s internal dynamics and influence the broader political landscape, though legal and political challenges remain ahead.