Who is Tarique Rahman? Bangladeshi Politician & BNP Chairman

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Tarique Rahman is a prominent Bangladeshi politician and the chairman of the Bangladesh National Party. Many of you also know him as Tarique Zia. He is now involved in the recent elections, with him being one of the central figures. This blog explores his exceptional path of grassroots activism in the 1980s, organizational changes, and party leadership. Also, let you know about his age, height, career, and more related information.

Introduction

Full Name	Tarique Rahman
Born On	20 November 1965
Born In	East Pakistan, Pakistan
Age	60 Years
Height	173 cm
Wife’s Name	Zubaida Rahman
Son’s Name	Zaima Rahman

Early Life and Career

Tarique was born in Pakistan on 20 November 1965. He was born to Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Rahman. He has done his studies from haka Residential Model College. During his college life, he dropped out in his second year to start businesses in textiles and shipping.

Source: NDTV

In 1988, Rahman began politics as a BNP primary member in Gabtali, Bogura, as his mother stood in elections. Then, in 2002, he became one of the senior organizers and strategists of the BNP. Tarique also helped the party to win a landslide without seeking office and continued to develop successful business ventures in the textile industry and agro industries.

Election Achievements

During the recent elections, Tarique won the elections ofthe Bangladesh Nationalist Party. These elections he won in the constituency of Bogura-6 and Dhaka-17. Also, in his career, he has achieved a good reputation among the people.

Salary and Assets

Tarique earns a net worth of around Rs. 1.48 crore. This includes all his bank deposits, shares, and other investments he has made. Some of his assets include lakhs of his real estate in different areas. Tarique’s primary source of income includes his shares, investments, and his political career.

Social Media Appearance

Source: Deccan Herald

Tarique maintains his social media profile in a good way. He has around 217K followers on Instagram, where he mainly posts about his political career. On Facebook Tarique has around 6.4M followers, and on X, around 98k followers. Tarique maintains his social media accounts by making the post of manily about his political career.

Tarique Rahman’s Recent News

On February 17, 2026, Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the country. He won a landslide victory in the February 12 general elections with 59.44% voter turnout, securing 209 out of 297 seats. He won the first elections after Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party were removed.

Some of the key attendees include Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Maldives President Mohammed Muizzoo, Turkey’s Undersecretary Beris Ekinci, and Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Conclusion

Tarique Rahman’s leadership of Bhanglaesh is a turning point in his political career. This changed a landslide victory by his BNP into a democratic revival after decades of chaos. He is a strong leader, having the potential to make Bangladesh stable in many ways.

Note: The net worth and income figures mentioned above are estimates based on publicly available data and industry analysis. Actual numbers may vary and have not been officially disclosed by the aforesaid person.

Nandini Agarwal

Nandini Agarwal is a senior entertainment writer at Active Noon and has experience writing in many niches including entertainment, fashion, gadgets, travel, and events. She has attended the Asian Academy of Film & Television and has obtained a Masters in Media Studies. With more than six years of professional experience, she has a myriad of published articles in Active Noon. Nandini’s areas of expertise include Bollywood, Hollywood, entertainment, and fashion, which makes her a treasured forte in the organisation.