A once-banned Bangladeshi Islamist party, poised for its strongest electoral showing in February's parliamentary vote, is open to joining a unity government and has held talks with several parties, its chief told Reuters on Wednesday.

Rahman, 60, is the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, one of two major political parties in the South Asian nation of more than 170 million people. His return is seen as politically significant ahead of the next election set for Feb. 12 under the current interim government.

Muslim co-workers accused the garment factory worker of blasphemy and dragged him into the street, where an angry mob murdered him.

Tharoor said India has been engaging with Bangladesh and urging it to protect and look after minorities, and that such messaging should continue.

Violence swept through parts of Bangladesh after the murder of a prominent activist behind the 2024 mass uprising, deepening concerns about the South Asian country’s fragile political transition.

The announcement of India’s tour to Bangladesh comes at a time when reports of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh have triggered strong public sentiment in India.

KKR acquired Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL 2026 auction, sparking controversy. Amidst this, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed India's tour for a white-ball series in August-September 2026,

In office for three terms, she traded the country’s leadership with Sheikh Hasina, the head of another political dynasty, over decades. She was believed to be 80.

The organisation said its members will reach out to the government, political parties and people in remote areas to seek support in ensuring justice.