Barishal, Feb. 4 -- After more than 20 years, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman arrived in Barishal to join a major election rally that signals a renewed push by the opposition party in southern Bangladesh.

Tarique Rahman arrived in the coastal city by helicopter from Dhaka on Wednesday, reaching the historic Bells Park ground at around 12:25pm.

As he took to the stage, thousands of party leaders, activists and supporters welcomed him with sustained applause, chanting slogans and waving party flags.

Standing on the stage, Tarique acknowledged the crowd by waving back, marking a rare and symbolically significant appearance in a region long viewed as politically important but electorally competitive.

The Barishal rally is part of a wider e...