The Bangladesh Nationalist Party plans to rally 5 million supporters Thursday to welcome leader Tarique Rahman home after nearly 17 years in exile, demonstrating its strength as he emerges as a top contender for prime minister in the February elections.

Sixty-year-old Rahman, better known as Tarique Zia, is the son of ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and acting chairman of the party that is widely expected β€Œto come out on top in the parliamentary vote set ‍for Feb.

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