Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has applied for a travel pass in preparation for his return to Bangladesh on 25 December.

A diplomat at the Bangladesh High Commission in London confirmed that the application has been submitted.

Sources in London said Tarique Rahman completed the necessary travel pass forms and sent them to the Bangladesh High Commission in the United Kingdom through a representative."

Meanwhile, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will receive an unprecedented welcome upon his return to Dhaka at 11:55am on December 25.

He said Tarique Rahman is scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airl...