Following his evening call on Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman, the prime minister-in-waiting and BNP chairman, Tarique Rahman, continued his post-election outreach with a high-profile stop at the home of National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Bailey Road.
Arriving shortly after 8:20pm on Sunday, Tarique was accompanied by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan. The visit drew attention from party members, political observers, and a visible law enforcement presence, highlighting its significance in the unfolding post-election landscape.
Analysts note that the National Citizen Party, while smaller in representation, holds strategic weight in shaping coalition dynamics in the new legislature.
“This meeting is a signal that BNP intends to work inclusively with smaller parties to ensure stability and cooperation,” said a senior political analyst
The timing of the visit, immediately following his meeting with the Jamaat-e-Islami Amir, underscores the priority given to consolidating ties with key parliamentary partners. Observers say such gestures help reduce post-election tensions and signal a readiness to collaborate rather than dominate.
Tarique’s stop at Nahid’s home, executed quietly yet closely watched, reflects a careful balancing act: demonstrating leadership while reaching out to potential coalition partners. Political commentators view these steps as a prelude to a more formal engagement between the BNP-led majority and smaller parties in the coming days.
With the BNP poised to secure a dominant position in both houses, the National Citizen Party’s cooperation could help smooth legislative negotiations and strengthen the new government’s parliamentary mandate. For Tarique Rahman, the evening visit to Nahid’s residence was more than ceremonial – it was a strategic move to cement early alliances and foster a climate of dialogue that will define his approach to governance.
The visit concludes a day that reflects the party’s commitment to unity, cooperation, and forward-looking politics as Bangladesh transitions into a new parliamentary term.