MA Malik, an adviser to the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and UK BNP President, has said that the party's Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, is not seeking any "favour" and intends to fight his legal battles.

"After winning the legal fight, he will return to the country soon," he remarked.

Malik made these comments while speaking to journalists after a reception at Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Thursday afternoon.

He further expressed confidence that if the rule of law prevails in Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman will get justice.

Malik further expressed the BNP's confidence in Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, asserting that they believe he will conduct fair and impartial elections.

Additionally, Malik alleged that Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, smuggled US$ 14 billion and that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has filed a case against him. He reiterated that the BNP demands justice and the return of this money.

Earlier that day, Malik arrived in Sylhet from Dhaka and was warmly welcomed with floral tributes by leaders and activists from the central, district, and metropolitan BNP.