the BNP leader removes his shoes to step barefoot on Bangladesh soil and scoops up a handful of earth in a symbolic gesture of homecoming; Photo: Amran Hossain, Rashed Shumon, Palash Khan, Prabir Das, BNP Media Cell

Supporters wait along the route from the airport to the venue, holding party flags, Photo: Amran Hossain, Rashed Shumon, Palash Khan, Prabir Das, BNP Media Cell

Tarique’s motorcade slowly moves through the massive crowd gathered to welcome him. Photo: Amran Hossain, Rashed Shumon, Palash Khan, Prabir Das, BNP Media Cell

Tarique waves from a bus; Photo: Amran Hossain, Rashed Shumon, Palash Khan, Prabir Das, BNP Media Cell

Accompanied by his wife and daughter, Tarique greets senior party leaders at the airport. Photo: Amran Hossain, Rashed Shumon, Palash Khan, Prabir Das, BNP Media Cell

Electoral symbols, and banners; Photo: Amran Hossain, Rashed Shumon, Palash Khan, Prabir Das, BNP Media Cell

A Historic Homecoming: BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman waves to his supporters before delivering a speech at an event in Dhaka’s 300 Feet area marking his homecoming; Photo: Amran Hossain, Rashed Shumon, Palash Khan, Prabir Das, BNP Media Cell