Tarique Rahman (@trahmanbnp) / X

Tarique Rahman

200 posts

Tarique Rahman

@trahmanbnp

Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-BNP @bdbnp78

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Joined November 2009

Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Aug 5, 2024
Sheikh Hasina’s resignation proves the power of the people and will be an example for generations to come, showing how the courage of the people can overpower atrocities. Congratulations to the students and protesters from all sections of society. Their selfless sense of justice
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Aug 8, 2024
Congratulations to Professor Muhammad Yunus and his fellow advisers on forming the interim government of Bangladesh. Looking back, this moment arises from the widespread injustices and violations Bangladeshis faced under Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian regime for 16 grueling
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Dec 3, 2024
Since the fall of autocrat Sheikh Hasina, there is an increase of inflammatory media commentary and political rhetoric against Bangladesh coming from certain Indian quarters. There is now an echo chamber filled with misinformation, fuelling persistent anti-Bangladesh sentiment.
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Aug 21, 2024
Devastating flash floods have struck four eastern and southeastern districts of Bangladesh, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded in numerous villages. I urge the government to take necessary steps to safeguard families, livelihoods and properties in those districts. I also
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Aug 11, 2024
I am deeply gratified that the freedom to draw political cartoons has been restored in Bangladesh. Before 2006, Bangladeshi cartoonists, especially Shishir Bhattacharjee, often created cartoons about my mother and me. However, over the past 15 years, we have seen cartoonist Ahmed
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Nov 8, 2024
Yesterday, Dr Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, faced targeted physical harassment from the Awami League activists at Geneva airport. This disrespectful behaviour on foreign soil has not only caused a stir, but also seen as an affront to both national
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Dec 8, 2024
Heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh U-19 cricket team for their deserving victory in the final of the U19 Asia Cup against India! Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have made the nation proud. This victory is a testament to the bright future of Bangladesh
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Jan 9, 2025
I am deeply grateful to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for graciously providing transportation and logistics for my mother, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia. On behalf of my family and the people of Bangladesh,
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Aug 6, 2024
I call upon the people of Bangladesh to display restraint and calm in the midst of this transitional moment on our democratic path. It is our duty to protect all Bangladeshis, irrespective of religion and politics, from discriminatory violence, and not to harass any particular
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Jan 7, 2024
I congratulate the people of Bangladesh for showing a unified passion for democracy today, and securing a victory without even participating in the sham election. What unfolded was not an election, but rather a disgrace to the democratic aspirations of Bangladesh. The
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Jul 25, 2024
Is asking for rights and freedoms a crime? Is seeking equality and justice a sin? If not now, when will you strive for the cause of our nation's existence and the independence of its 180 million citizens? I extend my appeal to all Bangladeshis abroad, irrespective of
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Jul 29, 2024
Bangladesh is crippled by a media blackout, with intelligence agencies fully controlling TV channels and print media. Journalists are compelled to practice self-censorship, using state-approved content, while popular social networks are restricted with frequent internet
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Dec 16, 2024
This Victory Day, celebrated in an environment free from fascism, is certainly more joyful, glorious, and significant. I firmly believe that every future Independence and Victory Day in Bangladesh will symbolise the commitment of the state’s and government’s responsibilities to
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Tarique Rahman
@trahmanbnp
Nov 6, 2024
Congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on his electoral victory. We look to a future of strengthened ties and collaboration between our two nations. This victory demonstrates America's robust democratic processes. The people of Bangladesh are eager to move forward
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