Former Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuz Alam stated that the Zia family’s long-standing commitment to Bangladesh’s sovereignty and democracy has once again been proven. In a Facebook post on Thursday evening, he welcomed Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, expressing hope that his comeback would strengthen public confidence in democratic governance. Tarique Rahman, son of former President Ziaur Rahman and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, left Bangladesh in 2008 for medical treatment following his release from an 18-month detention under the military-backed caretaker government. Since then, multiple corruption cases had kept him abroad. His return marks the end of a prolonged absence that began during a politically turbulent period. Political observers note that Tarique’s homecoming could reshape the opposition landscape ahead of future elections. Supporters view it as a symbolic moment for the BNP’s revival, while critics remain cautious about its political and legal implications.