Tarique Rahman on Friday formally assumed office as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), days after the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and the party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

Tarique Rahman on Friday formally assumed office as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), days after the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and the party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

Tarique Rahman appointed chairman of BNP, emerging as a prime ministerial candidate following his mother Khaleda Zia's death.

Tarique Rahman appointed chairman of BNP, emerging as a prime ministerial candidate following his mother Khaleda Zia's death.

This special report focuses on a major leadership transition in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The bulletin announces, 'It's Tariq Rahman who has now been appointed as the chairperson of the Bangladesh National Party'. This development follows the death of his mother, former Prime Minister and longtime party chief Khaleda Zia, which left the position vacant. Tarique Rahman had been serving as the acting chairperson of the party since 2018, a role he assumed after Khaleda Zia was jailed. The report also includes perspective on the political situation in Bangladesh and the potential implications for upcoming elections from India Today's Foreign Affairs Editor, Geeta Mohan. The appointment marks a formal shift in the leadership of one of Bangladesh's main political parties.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In a post on X, the party stated, "Mr Tarique Rahman has assumed office as the Chairman of the BNP. Following the passing of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister, national leader Begum Khaleda Zia, the position of party Chairman became vacant." World News | Tarique Rahman Assumes Office as BNP Chairman Following Khaleda Zia's Demise.