'She loves her country more than her life': Tarique seeks prayers for Khaleda's recovery
"My heart remains bound to her side at the hospital bed," he said.
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman sought prayers from the countrymen for the recovery of his ailing mother, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, during his speech at a rally following his homecoming today (25 December).
"She [Khaleda] is a leader who has always loved her people and her country more than her own life. As her son, I ask for your prayers for her.
"And as her son, while I stand here with you, my heart remains bound to her side at the hospital bed," Tarique said while addressing thousands of supporters at a reception rally on 300 Feet Road in Purbachal this afternoon.
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Following the brief address in Purbachal, Tarique is expected to proceed directly to Evercare Hospital to visit his mother.
He will later head to his residence in Gulshan, a house he left behind nearly two decades ago.
Tarique, along with his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka at 11:40am today after more than 17 years in exile in London.
