The Election Commission has approved the inclusion of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in the country’s voter list ahead of the national election and referendum scheduled for February 12, 2026. “The inclusion of Tarique Rahman in the voter list has been approved by the Election Commission,” said EC Director (Public Relation) Ruhul Amin Mallik on Sunday afternoon. Earlier on Saturday, Tarique Rahman and his daughter Zaima Rahman completed the necessary process for National Identity Card (NID) registration and voter enlistment. Tarique Rahman and Zaima Rahman were registered as voters in the Dhaka-17 constituency under DNCC Ward No. On December 25, Tarique Rahman, along with Zubaida Rahman and Zaima Rahman, returned to Bangladesh after nearly 17 years abroad.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 28, 2025 13:03 UTC