The interim chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, has returned to his homeland after spending 17 years in exile. Rahman, accompanied by his wife and daughter, arrived in Dhaka at a time when the country is preparing for crucial elections. Rahman, 60, is the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. As the son of the former prime minister, interim chairman of the BNP, and a prominent political leader, Tarique Rahman has finally returned to Bangladesh after 17 years of exile. In 2008, he left for the UK after serving an 18-month prison sentence due to treatment and other reasons.
Political observers believe that the BNP is currently the strongest party in the upcoming elections and is likely to emerge victorious without any unexpected developments. In recent months, Tarique Rahman has made it clear that if the BNP forms the government, Bangladesh’s foreign policy will be based on “Bangladesh First.” This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
In the meantime, the police have found a web camera installed in a car involved in a recent incident, which has provided crucial evidence in the investigation. China has imposed sanctions on 20 US defense companies and 10 individuals for selling arms to Taiwan. In the midst of a bomb blast in a mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers, six people lost their lives, and over 20 were injured. A video of the late muezzin of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Sheikh Faisal Noman, has gone viral on social media as he shares his final moments before passing away.
In a significant development, Japan’s cabinet has approved a record defense budget of $58 billion for the fiscal year 2026. This move comes amid growing regional tensions with China. In a statement, Nigerian authorities claimed that the US air strikes targeted extremist targets with high precision. According to foreign media, the high court has convicted Nigerian politician Nuhu Ribadu in four cases.
In other news, a tanker driver has been identified, but his nationality remains unknown. In a bizarre incident in the UK, a group of protesters, including ڈیمارش, gathered outside the Pakistani consulate in Bradford to protest against a recent event. The spokesperson for the High Commission has stated that the relevant materials will be investigated by the British police in accordance with the law. If any evidence of lawbreaking is found, a criminal investigation may be launched.
This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. In the investigation into the recent incident, the police have also obtained footage from a web camera installed in a car, which includes audio and video recordings and is considered a crucial piece of evidence.
In the film industry, Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has weighed in on the ongoing debate about the necessity of a large crew for a film. He asked, “If a small team can work effectively, why do we need so many people?” The Meteorological Department has warned that a western wind system may affect the city from Monday to Tuesday, with a possibility of increased cold in the city.
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