More than one million welcome Tarique Rahman home to Bangladesh

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, over one million supporters welcomed opposition leader Tarique Rahman home on December 25, 2025. Rahman's return marks the end of a 17-year exile, following the ousting of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina the previous year. The large gathering highlights the significance of Rahman's return to Bangladeshi politics. Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reported on the event and its potential implications. Rahman's return is a notable event in Bangladesh's political landscape.