ছবি: তারেক রহমান / ফাইল ছবি
With Tarique Rahman formally assuming the position of Chairman of the BNP—transitioning from his previous role as Acting Chairman—the country’s political landscape has entered a new phase of discussion and speculation, particularly as the move coincides with heightened electoral activity, strategic organizational restructuring and renewed diplomatic attention from abroad. The decision, endorsed unanimously at a meeting of the BNP’s National Standing Committee in Gulshan, ends a prolonged leadership vacuum that emerged following the passing of Khaleda Zia, and restores clarity to the party’s internal command structure. Observers view the appointment not merely as an administrative placement but as a strategic signal—suggesting that the BNP intends to consolidate its organizational strength, sharpen its policy orientation, and reposition itself more assertively in the coming political cycle. The postponement of Tarique Rahman’s northern tour, intense press attention outside the party office, and the party’s ongoing electoral calculus all reflect a broader attempt to synchronize messaging, leadership coherence and mobilization tactics under a renewed central command. Analysts argue that this leadership transition may facilitate greater operational stability, enhance BNP’s visibility on the political stage and provide clearer pathways for negotiation, alliance-building and international dialogue as national politics heads into an increasingly competitive period.
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