Bangladesh Nationalist Party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said on Monday that successful leadership rather than family connections will determine the party's future direction. Rahman told BBC Bangla that politics depends on the ability to organize and unite people rather than inheritance. The interview marked Rahman's first face-to-face media appearance in nearly two decades.
Rahman confirmed he plans to return to Bangladesh soon and will participate in the February election. He described the July uprising as a people's movement rather than the work of any single party or individual. The BNP leader said around 2,000 people died in the uprising, while 30,000 others suffered injuries.
The party wants to hold elections quickly to restore stability after 17 years of what Rahman called autocratic rule. Rahman said the BNP aims to work with the 64 political parties that participated in the movement. He dismissed concerns about potential opposition alliances and said electoral competition is natural in a democracy.
Rahman confirmed he plans to return to Bangladesh soon and will participate in the February election. He described the July uprising as a people's movement rather than the work of any single party or individual. The BNP leader said around 2,000 people died in the uprising, while 30,000 others suffered injuries.
The party wants to hold elections quickly to restore stability after 17 years of what Rahman called autocratic rule. Rahman said the BNP aims to work with the 64 political parties that participated in the movement. He dismissed concerns about potential opposition alliances and said electoral competition is natural in a democracy.
