, Dec. 24 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said the government welcomes BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's scheduled homecoming on Thursday morning, affirming that all cooperation sought by his party is being extended with necessary security measures in place.

"We welcome his return," he told reporters while responding to a question at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

In terms of security, Alam said, things are being looked after in consultation with BNP keeping in mind what the party wants.

"From our part, we have the highest effort," said the Press Secretary, stressing that required security measures have been taken from the government side.

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