After nearly 17 years away from home, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to return to Bangladesh. He is scheduled to board a flight from London today (Wednesday, December 24) at 6:00 PM local time, traveling with his family. His return on December 25 has sparked widespread enthusiasm among BNP leaders and supporters.To welcome their leader, a large reception stage is being prepared along the 300 Feet Road in the Purbachal area, adjacent to the Bashundhara Residential Zone in the capital. BNP leaders and activists from different parts of the country have already begun arriving at the venue, and the crowd continues to grow as the day progresses.Party leaders anticipate a massive turnout in Dhaka on December 25, describing the occasion as historic. Special security measures have been arranged both by the government and by the BNP to ensure overall safety during the event.Senior BNP leaders are regularly overseeing the construction and preparation of the reception stage. They expressed hope that the gathering could draw an unprecedented number of participants. Following years of political struggle, imprisonment, and hardship, party supporters view Tarique Rahman’s return as a moment of pride and renewed optimism.Grassroots activists are showing deep emotion and affection for their leader, traveling long distances in festive attire, carrying banners and party symbols. The return of the BNP’s acting chairman has created a celebratory atmosphere across the capital.