Tariq Rahman, recently labeled an 'Engineer' by political opponents in the aftermath of the Bangladesh elections, finds himself at the center of controversy following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) significant victory. The title 'Engineer' was first used by Nasiruddin Patwari, a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), pointing to a narrative of alleged electoral manipulation. The NCP, which arose from movements against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has taken an adversarial stance against the ruling coalition, thereby intensifying the political competition in Bangladesh.

The political landscape is heating up as the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance has accused Rahman of engaging in election 'engineering,' implying he has tampered with the results of the February 12 elections, which were marred by widespread claims of fraud. Following these allegations, there have been threats of protests from the Jamaat alliance against the BNP, which is accused of stealing the mandate. This context of electoral tension has allowed social media to amplify the ridicule directed at Rahman.

As Rahman became a target for memes and trolling online, particularly by NCP and Jamaat supporters, the incident underscores the vulnerability of political figures in Bangladesh's volatile electoral climate. The use of AI-generated images and videos to enhance the mockery reflects a modern take on political dissent and media manipulation, indicative of the ongoing digital battleground in Bangladeshi politics.