BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said the party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to return home soon.

Speaking to reporters on Monday night after the BNP Standing Committee meeting, he made the remarks when asked about the possible date of Tarique Rahman’s return.

Salahuddin said the committee’s regular meeting discussed election strategies and plans for campaign activities.

Asked whether Tarique Rahman’s return was on the meeting agenda, Salahuddin replied, “He will return soon, InshaAllah.”

He also said that Dr AZM Zahid will brief the media on all matters related to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health.

The meeting, held at the BNP chairperson’s political office in Gulshan, began at around 8:30pm and continued until 11pm.