Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to the people of the country for the warm reception accorded to him upon his return home from London after long 17 years.

A press release issued today said that following his arrival in the country from London, a massive gathering of people was seen stretching from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to the expressway popularly known as the "300 Feet Road". The historic and unprecedented turnout turned the entire Dhaka metropolis into a sea of people.

The press release, signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, said Tarique Rahman conveyed his gratitude to ordinary citizens, as well as leaders and...