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Bangladesh Election Front-Runner Returns from 17-Year Exile

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Bangladesh Election Front-Runner Returns from 17-Year Exile
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Tarique Rahman, a leading opposition figure and acting chairman of BNP, returned to Bangladesh after over 17 years in exile, amid political upheaval and a scheduled election in 2026. His return is significant for Bangladesh's political landscape, especially as his mother, Khaleda Zia, remains critically ill.

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  1. Bangladesh election frontrunner returns home after 17 years  DW
  2. Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile  BBC
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  4. Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls  Reuters
  5. A Top Candidate for Prime Minister Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile  The New York Times

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