Tareq Rahman
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Tarique Rahman (also spelled as Tarek Rahman) (born November 20, 1967) is a Bangladesh
i politician. He is the Senior Vice Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party
(BNP
). His nickname is Pino, which is less used by the public than the nickname, Coco, of his younger brother Arafat Rahman. He is also popularly known as Tareq Zia, the reminiscent of his father's main name.
Bir Uttam, and Khaleda Zia
, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. It is not known what is his educational qualification. Since 1988 he worked in the textiles industry, setting up a number of textile mills, notably Dandy Dyeing, and in the water transport sector, purchasing several boats launches
, notably Coco (named after the nickname of his younger brother Arafat) series of launches shuttling between Dhaka
and Barisal Division
. Tarique is married to Zubaida Khan, the youngest daughter of Rear Admiral
Mahbub Ali Khan
, former Chief of Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy
. Zubaida Khan is a physician
working in the government. Their daughter Zaima who studies at the International School Dhaka is fourteen years old. Zubaida is also the first cousin of Irene Khan
, the former head of Amnesty International.
The 5 national council of BNP 2009 elected Tarique Rahman senior vice-chairman of the party. In 1993 he started his political career as a primary member of the party's Gabtali Upazila
and later Bogra District
committee member. In June 2002, he was appointed as Joint Secretary General of BNP by its Standing Committee. After taking office as the Senior Joint General Secretary, Tarique launched a program called "Grassroots Level Conference" in every district of the country as well as "Divisional conferences" and "Upazila Conferences" aiming to know the view of party workers. He also attended hundreds of party meetings all over the country. Many leaders of the party accompanied him in those meetings. While visiting in 2002, Tungipara Upazila
of Gopalganj District
, Tarique visited the tomb of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
and paid respects on behalf of the BNP
showing political tolerance.
Tarique also contributed towards establishing various welfare organizations. He also visited several parts of the country to motivate the poor people to be self reliant in many ways by establishing like poultry, dairy and fish farm.
, called on the party's front organizations to lay siege to BNP Chairman Rahman's office at Hawa Bhaban
on 21 April 2004, demanding the shutdown of 'the seat of unbridled corruption'. Hasina called upon the people to stand united and 'topple' the BNP-Jamaat coalition government, as in 1996. As per Star
, one of the pro-government newspapers, views and editorial, "The Hawa Bhaban, dubbed as the alternative power center within the government, has been at the center of controversy since the BNP and its allies came to power, with widespread allegations of corruption and abuse of the government power leveled against the office of the BNP Chairperson".
During caretaker government twelve cases filed against Tarique where charged with three cases, two of which are for corruption and another for extortion. The High Court stayed the proceedings of the cases. At present he is on bail in all cases
and younger brother Arafat Rahman (Coco) were also arrested on Sept 3, 2007 by caretaker government.
A huge contrast between Tarique's health while being arrested in March 2007 and months later raised question of human rights
abuse on him against the Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed
government. However, no proof have been found against any torture against Tarique. His condition deteriorated and jail officials confirmed that he was facing difficulties to make even a slightest physical move. Members of his medical board stated that the deterioration of his physique seems to be result of falling upon a hard surface from a high place and being hit by something hard. The thing was clear that Tarique was being tortured inside custody all along. The court initially rejected his lawyers' appeal to keep him away of remand
. As a result, weeks later he attended the trial arriving by an ambulance, from where he was completely unable to get off by himself. This time the court
put him on remand for 1 day.
Rahman's release efforts got motion following his bail at five charges at a row during August 2008. The military-controlled interim government on September 3, 2008 released ailing Tarique on bail after about 18 months’ imprisonment. Several thousand BNP activists and supporters had crowded the hospital and its fringes at Shahbagh to celebrate Tarique’s release.
on September 11, 2008 Rahman was set to fly for London
, United Kingdom
due to overseas treatment at Wellington hospital in London an Independent private hospital in St. John's Wood, North West London
. In the airport he was compelled to sign a statement regarding force retirement from BNP
politics in Bangladesh. At a press conference, Khaleda Zia
announced that Tarique will be away from politics until he fully recovers from illness. "Doctors say it will take at least two to three years for him to pull through," she said. At present, Tarique is living in a rented accommodation in Edmonton
, London
, with his wife and daughter, and receiving treatments for his broken spinal cord
.
The Anti corruption Commission
has filed a new money laundering
case against Tareque and his friend and business partner, Giasuddin Al Mamun, which BNP
claims politically motivated and cases are being filed as part of the conspiracy of the immediate past caretaker government
to refrain Tareque from doing politics. However, on October 16, 2009 the High Court
issued a rule asking the government and the Anti Corruption Commission Bangladesh
to explain why the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case against former prime minister
Khaleda Zia
and Tareque Rahman should not be quashed on a petition filed by Khaleda Zia.
On 20 November 2009
BNP
student front Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal
(JCD) organized a seven-day celebration program in observance of 45th birthday of Tareque Rahman at his paternal district Bogra
. BNP
Chairperson Khaleda Zia
attended the colorful program as the chief guest. She began her journey from Dhaka
in the morning followed by a large motorcade of nearly a thousand vehicles. At least five hundred gates were built in Bogra
and hundreds of enthusiasts bearing banners, posters and placard
s welcomed the former premier at different points chanting slogans. Bogra
town was illuminated and decorated with portraits of Tarique Rahman and his parents- former president
Ziaur Rahman
and Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia
.
Khaleda said her son Tareque Rahman would take part in active politics on his return from abroad after completing treatment. She addressed a few street meetings on her way to Bogra
and alleged that the present government is trying to harass her son so that he cannot return to the country. She said, "Tareque worked for the development of the country, but a lot of cases were filed only to destroy him as a part of national as well as international conspiracies" She also added, "On March 7, 2007, he was picked up in a car right in front of me. But after the custody my son had to be sent abroad in a stretcher for treatment... Doctors have said his recovery will take more time... Pray for him so that he can come back to you." She alleged that the last caretaker government lodged false cases against Tarique and tortured and sent him abroad to make her party lose in the general elections. Speaking on the occasion, BNP
Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain said popularity of the present government had hit rock bottom and they now consider Tareque Rahman as a threat. "New cases are being filed so that he cannot return," he added.
On 13 November 2010
his mother Khaleda Zia
was evicted dishonorably from her 37 years old Dhaka Cantonment
residence upon High Court
order.
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Bengali people
The Bengali people are an ethnic community native to the historic region of Bengal in South Asia. They speak Bengali , which is an Indo-Aryan language of the eastern Indian subcontinent, evolved from the Magadhi Prakrit and Sanskrit languages. In their native language, they are referred to as বাঙালী...
i politician. He is the Senior Vice Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Bangladesh Nationalist Party
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party , commonly referred to as the BNP, is the mainstream center-right political party in Bangladesh. BNP ruled Bangladesh total 18 years since her independence, the longest than any other party in Bangladesh...
(BNP
BNP
-Politics:*Bahujana Nidahas Peramuna, a Sri Lankan political party*Balochistan National Party, a Pakistani political party*Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a Bangladeshi political party*Barbados National Party, a defunct political party in Barbados...
). His nickname is Pino, which is less used by the public than the nickname, Coco, of his younger brother Arafat Rahman. He is also popularly known as Tareq Zia, the reminiscent of his father's main name.
Background and career
Tarique is the elder son of former President of Bangladesh Ziaur RahmanZiaur Rahman
President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, was a Bangladeshi politician and general, who read the declaration of Independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971 on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He later became the seventh President of Bangladesh from 1977 until 1981...
Bir Uttam, and Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. It is not known what is his educational qualification. Since 1988 he worked in the textiles industry, setting up a number of textile mills, notably Dandy Dyeing, and in the water transport sector, purchasing several boats launches
Launch (boat)
A launch in contemporary usage refers to a large motorboat. The name originally referred to the largest boat carried by a warship. The etymology of the word is given as Portuguese lancha "barge", from Malay lancha, lancharan, "boat," from lanchar "velocity without effort," "action of gliding...
, notably Coco (named after the nickname of his younger brother Arafat) series of launches shuttling between Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
and Barisal Division
Barisal Division
Barisal Division is located in south-central Bangladesh, with an area of 13,644.85 km2, and with a population of 8,147,000 at the 2011 Census . It is bounded by Dhaka division on the north, the Bay of Bengal on the south, Chittagong division on the east and Khulna division on the west...
. Tarique is married to Zubaida Khan, the youngest daughter of Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
Mahbub Ali Khan
Mahbub Ali Khan
Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan was the Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy since 1979 till his death in 1984. He is known for his heroic actions done for his country...
, former Chief of Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy
Bangladesh Navy
The Bangladesh Navy is the naval arm of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. At present the navy is mostly limited to coastal patrolling, however it is implementing an ambitious procurement and expansion program to ensure the security of Bangladesh's maritime boundary...
. Zubaida Khan is a physician
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
working in the government. Their daughter Zaima who studies at the International School Dhaka is fourteen years old. Zubaida is also the first cousin of Irene Khan
Irene Khan
Irene Zubaida Khan is a Bangladeshi human rights activist. She was the seventh Secretary General of Amnesty International until her resignation on 31 December 2009. She was appointed as a member of the Charity Commission of England and Wales on 1 January 2010 but resigned after a controversy over...
, the former head of Amnesty International.
The 5 national council of BNP 2009 elected Tarique Rahman senior vice-chairman of the party. In 1993 he started his political career as a primary member of the party's Gabtali Upazila
Gabtali Upazila
Gabtali is an Upazila of Bogra District in the Division of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.-Geography:Gabtali is located at . It has 52782 units of house hold and a total area of 239.6 km² . It is famous upazila in Bangladesh. The people of this Pazila are very peaceful.-Demographics:As of the 1991...
and later Bogra District
Bogra District
Bogra is a northern district of Bangladesh, in the Rajshahi Division. It is called the gateway to the north Bengal. It is an industrial city where many small and mid sized industries are housed. Bogra district was a part of the ancient Pundravardhana territory and Bogra was the capital of...
committee member. In June 2002, he was appointed as Joint Secretary General of BNP by its Standing Committee. After taking office as the Senior Joint General Secretary, Tarique launched a program called "Grassroots Level Conference" in every district of the country as well as "Divisional conferences" and "Upazila Conferences" aiming to know the view of party workers. He also attended hundreds of party meetings all over the country. Many leaders of the party accompanied him in those meetings. While visiting in 2002, Tungipara Upazila
Tungipara Upazila
Tungipara is an Upazila of Gopalganj District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the birthplace of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is considered as the father of the nation and founder of independent Bangladesh.-Geography:...
of Gopalganj District
Gopalganj District (Bangladesh)
The district of Gopalganj consists 356 mosques, 359 temples, six churches and four tombs.-Places of interest:* Ulpur has a former Zamindar palace which is currently used a Tafsil Office and many other Zamindar mansions. It was the home of the Basu Roy Chowdhury family. Arpara has a zamindar palace...
, Tarique visited the tomb of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a Bengali nationalist politician and the founder of Bangladesh. He headed the Awami League, served as the first President of Bangladesh and later became its Prime Minister. He headed the Awami League, served as the first President of Bangladesh and later became its...
and paid respects on behalf of the BNP
BNP
-Politics:*Bahujana Nidahas Peramuna, a Sri Lankan political party*Balochistan National Party, a Pakistani political party*Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a Bangladeshi political party*Barbados National Party, a defunct political party in Barbados...
showing political tolerance.
Tarique also contributed towards establishing various welfare organizations. He also visited several parts of the country to motivate the poor people to be self reliant in many ways by establishing like poultry, dairy and fish farm.
Corruption and other charges
It has been alleged that Tarique was involved in corruption while the BNP was the ruling party. The Central Working Committee of the Awami League, at a meeting chaired by Sheikh HasinaSheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina is a Bangladeshi politician and current Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She has been the President of the Awami League, a major political party, since 1981. She is the eldest of five children of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and widow of a reputed nuclear...
, called on the party's front organizations to lay siege to BNP Chairman Rahman's office at Hawa Bhaban
Hawa Bhaban
Hawa Bhaban is the political office of the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, and monitors party affairs on the chair's behalf...
on 21 April 2004, demanding the shutdown of 'the seat of unbridled corruption'. Hasina called upon the people to stand united and 'topple' the BNP-Jamaat coalition government, as in 1996. As per Star
The Daily Star (Bangladesh)
The Daily Star is the largest circulating English daily newspaper in Bangladesh. Established by Syed Mohammed Ali in 14 January 1991, the newspaper is owned by Mediastar a venture of the Transcom Group, headed by Latifur Rahman...
, one of the pro-government newspapers, views and editorial, "The Hawa Bhaban, dubbed as the alternative power center within the government, has been at the center of controversy since the BNP and its allies came to power, with widespread allegations of corruption and abuse of the government power leveled against the office of the BNP Chairperson".
During caretaker government twelve cases filed against Tarique where charged with three cases, two of which are for corruption and another for extortion. The High Court stayed the proceedings of the cases. At present he is on bail in all cases
Arrest and aftermath
On March 7, 2007 Tarique was arrested from his house at Dhaka Cantonment while he was having meeting with a group of militants. It is not only Tarique, but his mother Khaleda ZiaKhaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
and younger brother Arafat Rahman (Coco) were also arrested on Sept 3, 2007 by caretaker government.
A huge contrast between Tarique's health while being arrested in March 2007 and months later raised question of human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
abuse on him against the Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed
Fakhruddin Ahmed
Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed is a noted Bangladeshi economist, civil servant, and a former governor of the Bangladesh Bank, the country's central bank...
government. However, no proof have been found against any torture against Tarique. His condition deteriorated and jail officials confirmed that he was facing difficulties to make even a slightest physical move. Members of his medical board stated that the deterioration of his physique seems to be result of falling upon a hard surface from a high place and being hit by something hard. The thing was clear that Tarique was being tortured inside custody all along. The court initially rejected his lawyers' appeal to keep him away of remand
Detention of suspects
The detention of suspects is the process of keeping a person who has been arrested in a police-cell, remand prison or other detention centre before trial or sentencing. One criticism of pretrial detention is that eventual acquittal can be a somewhat hollow victory, in that there is no way to...
. As a result, weeks later he attended the trial arriving by an ambulance, from where he was completely unable to get off by himself. This time the court
Court
A court is a form of tribunal, often a governmental institution, with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law...
put him on remand for 1 day.
Rahman's release efforts got motion following his bail at five charges at a row during August 2008. The military-controlled interim government on September 3, 2008 released ailing Tarique on bail after about 18 months’ imprisonment. Several thousand BNP activists and supporters had crowded the hospital and its fringes at Shahbagh to celebrate Tarique’s release.
Exile
Following the release of Tarique's mother Khaleda ZiaKhaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
on September 11, 2008 Rahman was set to fly for London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
due to overseas treatment at Wellington hospital in London an Independent private hospital in St. John's Wood, North West London
North West London
North West London may refer to:*NW postcode area*Western part of North London...
. In the airport he was compelled to sign a statement regarding force retirement from BNP
BNP
-Politics:*Bahujana Nidahas Peramuna, a Sri Lankan political party*Balochistan National Party, a Pakistani political party*Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a Bangladeshi political party*Barbados National Party, a defunct political party in Barbados...
politics in Bangladesh. At a press conference, Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
announced that Tarique will be away from politics until he fully recovers from illness. "Doctors say it will take at least two to three years for him to pull through," she said. At present, Tarique is living in a rented accommodation in Edmonton
Edmonton, London
Edmonton is an area in the east of the London Borough of Enfield, England, north-north-east of Charing Cross. It has a long history as a settlement distinct from Enfield.-Location:...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, with his wife and daughter, and receiving treatments for his broken spinal cord
Spinal cord
The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain . The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system...
.
The Anti corruption Commission
Anti Corruption Commission Bangladesh
Anti Corruption Commission Bangladesh often abbreviated: ACC was formed through an act promulgated on 23 February 2004 that into force on 9 May 2004...
has filed a new money laundering
Money laundering
Money laundering is the process of disguising illegal sources of money so that it looks like it came from legal sources. The methods by which money may be laundered are varied and can range in sophistication. Many regulatory and governmental authorities quote estimates each year for the amount...
case against Tareque and his friend and business partner, Giasuddin Al Mamun, which BNP
BNP
-Politics:*Bahujana Nidahas Peramuna, a Sri Lankan political party*Balochistan National Party, a Pakistani political party*Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a Bangladeshi political party*Barbados National Party, a defunct political party in Barbados...
claims politically motivated and cases are being filed as part of the conspiracy of the immediate past caretaker government
Caretaker government
Caretaker government is a type of government that rules temporarily. A caretaker government is often set up following a war until stable democratic rule can be restored, or installed, in which case it is often referred to as a provisional government...
to refrain Tareque from doing politics. However, on October 16, 2009 the High Court
Supreme Court of Bangladesh
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh is the highest court of law in Bangladesh. It is composed of the High Court Division and the Appellate division, and was created by Part VI Chapter I of the Constitution of Bangladesh adopted in 1972. This is also the office of the Chief Justice, Appellate Division...
issued a rule asking the government and the Anti Corruption Commission Bangladesh
Anti Corruption Commission Bangladesh
Anti Corruption Commission Bangladesh often abbreviated: ACC was formed through an act promulgated on 23 February 2004 that into force on 9 May 2004...
to explain why the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case against former prime minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
and Tareque Rahman should not be quashed on a petition filed by Khaleda Zia.
On 20 November 2009
November 2009
- Portal:Current events :This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from November 2009....
BNP
BNP
-Politics:*Bahujana Nidahas Peramuna, a Sri Lankan political party*Balochistan National Party, a Pakistani political party*Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a Bangladeshi political party*Barbados National Party, a defunct political party in Barbados...
student front Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal
Bangladesh Jatiyotabadi Chhatradal , also known as JCD, is a student organization of Bangladesh that operates as the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party...
(JCD) organized a seven-day celebration program in observance of 45th birthday of Tareque Rahman at his paternal district Bogra
Bogra
Bogra is a town, and one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting...
. BNP
BNP
-Politics:*Bahujana Nidahas Peramuna, a Sri Lankan political party*Balochistan National Party, a Pakistani political party*Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a Bangladeshi political party*Barbados National Party, a defunct political party in Barbados...
Chairperson Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
attended the colorful program as the chief guest. She began her journey from Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
in the morning followed by a large motorcade of nearly a thousand vehicles. At least five hundred gates were built in Bogra
Bogra
Bogra is a town, and one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting...
and hundreds of enthusiasts bearing banners, posters and placard
Placard
A placard is a notice installed in a public place, like a small card, sign, or plaque. It can be attached to or hung from a vehicle or building to indicate information about the vehicle operator or contents of a vehicle or building.- Buildings :...
s welcomed the former premier at different points chanting slogans. Bogra
Bogra
Bogra is a town, and one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting...
town was illuminated and decorated with portraits of Tarique Rahman and his parents- former president
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
Ziaur Rahman
Ziaur Rahman
President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, was a Bangladeshi politician and general, who read the declaration of Independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971 on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He later became the seventh President of Bangladesh from 1977 until 1981...
and Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
.
Khaleda said her son Tareque Rahman would take part in active politics on his return from abroad after completing treatment. She addressed a few street meetings on her way to Bogra
Bogra
Bogra is a town, and one of the oldest towns in northern Bangladesh. It is a centre of commerce and trade within the Bogra District and located under the Rajshahi Division. Bogra is sometimes described as the nerve centre of Northern Bangladesh. Amongst many notable activities, it has been hosting...
and alleged that the present government is trying to harass her son so that he cannot return to the country. She said, "Tareque worked for the development of the country, but a lot of cases were filed only to destroy him as a part of national as well as international conspiracies" She also added, "On March 7, 2007, he was picked up in a car right in front of me. But after the custody my son had to be sent abroad in a stretcher for treatment... Doctors have said his recovery will take more time... Pray for him so that he can come back to you." She alleged that the last caretaker government lodged false cases against Tarique and tortured and sent him abroad to make her party lose in the general elections. Speaking on the occasion, BNP
BNP
-Politics:*Bahujana Nidahas Peramuna, a Sri Lankan political party*Balochistan National Party, a Pakistani political party*Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a Bangladeshi political party*Barbados National Party, a defunct political party in Barbados...
Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain said popularity of the present government had hit rock bottom and they now consider Tareque Rahman as a threat. "New cases are being filed so that he cannot return," he added.
On 13 November 2010
November 2010
November 2010 was the eleventh month of that year. It began on a Monday and ended after 30 days on a Tuesday.-Portal:Current events:This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from November 2010....
his mother Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia
Begum Khaleda Zia is the former First Lady of Bangladesh , and then Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first woman in the country's history and second in the Muslim world to head a democratic government as prime minister. She served again from 2001 until...
was evicted dishonorably from her 37 years old Dhaka Cantonment
Dhaka Cantonment
Dhaka Cantonment is a cantonment located in the northern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The headquarters of Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force are situated within this cantonment...
residence upon High Court
High Court
The term High Court usually refers to the superior court of a country or state. In some countries, it is the highest court . In others, it is positioned lower in the hierarchy of courts The term High Court usually refers to the superior court (or supreme court) of a country or state. In some...
order.
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See also
- Ziaur RahmanZiaur RahmanPresident Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, was a Bangladeshi politician and general, who read the declaration of Independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971 on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He later became the seventh President of Bangladesh from 1977 until 1981...
- Begum Khaleda Zia
- Arafat RahmanArafat RahmanArafat "Coco" Rahman is the second and youngest son of the late President of Bangladesh Major General Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and leader of the opposition. Arafat's mother Begum Khaleda Zia was the first woman in Bangladesh who elected Prime Minister and served the...
- Bangladeshi political familiesBangladeshi political familiesThis is a listing of political families in Bangladesh. The families listed here have been involved in different periods of political life in Bangladesh's history, from the pre-partition days during British rule to the present-day politics of Bangladesh....