, Dec. 24 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to return home on Thursday after spending nearly 17 years in exile in London, a historic event that has generated widespread interest, emotion and political anticipation across the country.

The flight carrying Tarique is scheduled to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:50am via Sylhet airport from London's Heathrow along with his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman and others

BNP has completed extensive preparations to welcome its top leader, with efforts taken to ensure maximum security.

Senior leaders, including members of the party's Standing Committee, will receive him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

After arrival, Tarique will br...