, Nov. 25 -- Chairman Barkatullah Bulu said Tuesday that Khaleda Zia would become president and Tarique Rahman prime minister if the party wins next year's general election.

"Fifty percent of our voters are women, and Khaleda Zia became prime minister in 1991 with their votes. In the February 2026 election, these mothers and sisters will again vote to make the sheaf of paddy victorious.through this vote, Begum Khaleda Zia will become the president of Bangladesh while Tarique Rahman the prime minister," he said.

The BNP leader made the remarks while speaking at a doa and milad programme organised by Zia Mancha at the Bhasani Bhaban in the capital's Nayapaltan area, seeking divine blessings for the speedy recovery of ailing BNP Chairperso...