Bangladesh Violence | Returned From Exile, What Is Zia Son's Game Plan For Bangladesh As supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) celebrate the return of Tarique Rahman to the country after 17 years, attention has shifted to the policies the party is likely to pursue under his leadership. The BNP is widely seen as the frontrunner in the upcoming elections. If the party secures victory, Rahman is expected to assume the country's top political role, facing the formidable task of steering Bangladesh through a period of political, economic, and institutional strain. Rahman has, through a series of speeches and public statements, outlined how he plans to govern. The BNP has announced plans to mobilise as many as five million supporters to welcome him home. Rahman is scheduled to complete his voter registration and National Identity Card (NID) formalities on December 27, a procedural step that carries both administrative and symbolic weight.