BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said the party has not yet created the right conditions for the return of its acting chairman Tarique Rahman, but it will happen in due time.

Speaking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after his return from London on Sunday, Salahuddin said, “It will take some more time, but he will definitely come back.”

Regarding a message from Tarique Rahman, Salahuddin added, "Our acting Chairman has instructed us to do everything possible to keep the nation united, as we understand that otherwise, fascist forces and their associates could gain strength."

He said the nation has already witnessed such activities by fascist forces.

“I believe our ultimate challenge should be to foster the anti-fascist unity that has developed in Bangladesh as a political culture. Otherwise, fascism could rear its ugly head again,” the BNP leader warned.

Salahuddin Ahmed returned to Dhaka on Sunday after a two-week visit to London. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight at 12:50 pm, according to BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.

During his stay in London, Salahuddin met party acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to discuss political matters.

Salahuddin had left Dhaka for London on 20 December.

BDST: 1616 HRS, JAN 5, 2025
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