The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is preparing a large public reception in Dhaka’s Purbachal 300-Foot area to welcome its acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, who is returning from London on December 25 after nearly 16 years. A massive stage, measuring 48 by 36 feet, has been built for the event, with final decorations and lighting completed ahead of his arrival. Party activists from across the country have already begun gathering at the venue, turning the area into a festive scene filled with slogans, banners, and flags. Security measures have been intensified, with police and army patrols deployed to ensure a safe environment. BNP student and youth leaders described the occasion as one of the most significant political moments since the fall of autocracy, calling it a day of national celebration. Organizers expect the event to demonstrate strong grassroots support for Rahman. His motorcade will travel from the airport through Banani and Kakoli to the main stage, where he will address supporters upon arrival.