Dhaka, Feb 15 (V7N) — Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is scheduled to visit the residences of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman and Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam in the capital on Sunday evening.

Scheduled Visits

According to party sources, Tarique Rahman is expected to visit the Jamaat Ameer’s residence at around 7:00 pm, followed by a visit to Nahid Islam’s residence at approximately 8:00 pm.

Emphasis on National Unity

The visits come shortly after Tarique Rahman stressed the importance of national unity and political cooperation during a post-election press conference held at a hotel in Dhaka on February 13. He underscored the need for dialogue among political forces to ensure stability and effective governance.

SAARC Revival Pledge

At the press conference, the BNP chairman also said that a future BNP government would make efforts to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), signalling an intention to strengthen regional cooperation.

Foreign Policy and Legal Position

Tarique Rahman stated that Bangladesh’s relations with neighbouring countries would prioritise national interest and the welfare of its citizens. He further said that any BNP government would pursue legal avenues to bring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back to the country.

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