, Dec. 25 -- A red bus bearing the slogan 'Bangladesh First' has been kept ready in front of the VIP terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport ahead of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's onward journey.

The specially prepared bus, painted in red and green, displays large portraits of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and party founder Ziaur Rahman on its sides.

Party sources said Tarique Rahman will travel on the bus to the stage set up on the July 36 Expressway or 300 feet area where a reception has been arranged to mark his return.

Security measures were seen in and around the airport area as preparations continued for his movement to the programme venue.

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