BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said the party's acting chairman Tarique Rahman may return to Bangladesh at any time as all preparations for his homecoming have been completed.

"Who is raising questions about Tarique Rahman not returning? I really don't understand. Those who want to talk can keep talking. But we know he will come. He will return home very soon," he told reporters at a hotel in Banani.

He said arrangements, from Tarique's residence to his office, have nearly been completed.

"The work on preparing his office is also almost done. The party has already completed all necessary preparations based on his plans for Bangladesh. So, he can come back to Bangladesh at any time," he added.

He expressed hope that BNP would form the next government with public support and that Tarique Rahman would lead the new cabinet as prime minister.

Asked about whether Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Tarique Rahman, would enter politics, Khosru said he was unaware.

On Khaleda Zia's possible travel to London, he said the trip depended on doctors' approval and the air ambulance was not an issue.

"The main question is whether she is fit for travel. We are waiting for the doctors' decision."