Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's 19th jail release anniversary is being observed on Thursday, marking his release on bail on September 3, 2008, after nearly 18 months in detention during the 1/11 caretaker government.

Tarique was arrested from his residence in Dhaka Cantonment in the early hours of March 7, 2007 when he was the BNP's senior joint secretary general.

Tarique Rahman remained in prison for nearly 18 months when he was subjected to severe physical torture, according to BNP.

He was released on bail on September 3, 2008, after being granted bail in all the cases filed against him.

Just eight days later, he left Dhaka for London on September 11 for advanced medical treatment.

On December 25, 2025, Tarique re...