A political debate has intensified in Bangladesh after Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain stated that BNP’s acting chairman Tareque Rahman could be issued a travel pass within a day if he wishes to return home. The comment sparked speculation that Rahman currently lacks a valid Bangladeshi passport. The Election Commission confirmed that Rahman is not yet registered as a voter, though he could become one upon returning. BNP leaders, including Salahuddin Ahmed, downplayed the issue, saying there would be no obstacle regarding a passport or travel pass. Legal adviser Asif Nazrul also clarified that there are no legal restrictions preventing Rahman’s return. The discussion follows Rahman’s recent social media post suggesting that his decision to return is not entirely under his control. Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008 after being released from prison, was expected to return before the upcoming national elections but uncertainty now surrounds his plans.
বিএনপির ভারপ্রাপ্ত চেয়ারম্যান তারেক রহমানের দেশে ফেরার ‘অনিশ্চয়তা’ ও তার জন্য ট্রাভেল পাসের আলোচনার মধ্যেই নির্বাচন কমিশন জানিয়েছে যে, তিনি এখনো বাংলাদেশের ভোটার তালিকায় নাম অন্তর্ভুক্ত করেননি, তবে কমিশন অনুমতি দিলে তার ভোটার হওয়ার সুযোগ আছে। ওদিকে ত
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