The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has clarified that its acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, selected December 25 for his return to Bangladesh to minimize public inconvenience and prioritize citizens’ welfare. BNP Media Cell convener and reception committee member Professor Mowdud Hossain Alamgir Pavel stated at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport that the date was chosen because it coincides with a public holiday and an extended weekend, reducing traffic congestion and disruption to daily life. Pavel explained that most educational institutions have completed exams by this time of year, and many people are on vacation, making it easier to manage large gatherings. To ensure smooth movement, BNP volunteers set up help desks at Mahakhali, Abdullahpur, and near the airport to assist travelers and ambulances. He emphasized that Rahman wanted a peaceful, citizen-friendly event that would not disturb normal life. Tarique Rahman, who had been living in London since 2008 following his release on bail, is returning after the High Court annulled his previous convictions in 2024, clearing legal barriers to his homecoming.