, Jan. 29 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman reached Rajshahi on Thursday to begin the fourth phase of his election campaign, launching a three-day tour in the northern region aimed at mobilising voters in favour of BNP and its alliance candidates.

Tarique reached Rajshahi by air at 12:24pm, BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan told UNB.

BNP local leaders said Tarique Rahman last visited Rajshahi in 2004 to attend a union representatives' conference.

Tarique set for three-day electioneering in northern districts

After a gap of 22 years, Tarique Rahman has returned to Rajshahi.

He is scheduled to address his first rally of the phase at Rajshahi Madrasa Ground at 2:00pm on Thursday.

From the rally stage, the BNP chief will formally int...