BNP's Tarique Rahman Engages Rivals in 'Positive Political Beginning'

BNP chief Tarique Rahman visited Jamaat-e-Islami's Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party's Nahid Islam to discuss a 'positive political beginning,' after BNP's landslide victory in Bangladesh's national elections. These meetings aim to foster dialogue, responsibility, and mutual respect among political rivals.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dhaka | Updated: 15-02-2026 22:21 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 22:21 IST
BNP's Tarique Rahman Engages Rivals in 'Positive Political Beginning'
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In a significant political gesture, Tarique Rahman, the chief of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), held meetings with Shafiqur Rahman of Jamaat-e-Islami and Nahid Islam of the National Citizen Party. This comes on the heels of BNP's resounding win in the recent elections, securing a two-thirds majority.

Tarique Rahman's visit is portrayed as an effort to initiate 'positive political beginnings' in Bangladesh, focusing on dialogue and institutional maturity. The Jamaat-e-Islami emphasized their commitment to a stable and democratic state, while acknowledging areas for cooperation and opposition.

The meetings mark a step towards political reconciliation in Bangladesh, promising dialogue and shared national interests, amid ongoing initiatives to address post-election challenges, including incidents of violence against opposition supporters and minority communities.

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