Ducsu debacle a rude awakening for BNP
The analysts say the loss ahead of other major student union elections warrants drastic re-organisation of the JCD
10 September 2025, 18:03 PM
Strong on condemnation, weak on action
In 13 months, the government has issued at least 13 condemnations. That's one per month.
7 September 2025, 03:45 AM
BNP says ‘no’ to constitutional reforms under interim govt
The BNP has said it will not support any constitutional reforms before the national election in February 2026, arguing that such changes must be made by the next parliament.
5 September 2025, 18:35 PM
BNP at 47: Caught between prospects and perils
The BNP has survived Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, during which over a million cases were filed against its leaders and activists for trying to launch street agitations demanding elections under a non-partisan government. Thousands were jailed, including Chairperson Khaleda Zia and other top leaders.
31 August 2025, 19:25 PM
Hammamkhana now a canvas for visitors
When you step inside the gates of Lalbagh Fort, the first thing that catches your eye is a burnt-orange, terracotta-coloured square building.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP, allies to contest polls unitedly
The BNP and its like-minded partners, who had staged simultaneous protests against the Awami League government, will take part in the February election as an alliance.
8 August 2025, 18:46 PM
July mass uprising day: Flags, flares and freedom take over Manik Mia
Just as the clock struck 2:25pm, a wave of jubilation swept through Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka as slogans rang out and hundreds of balloons floated skyward, all commemorating the anniversary of the historic day when deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country.
5 August 2025, 18:14 PM
July Charter runs into a snag
Jamaat, NCP and IAB have voiced reservations about the draft while BNP has expressed partial agreement with the proposed reforms
29 July 2025, 21:25 PM
BNP struggles to rein in the rogues
Over the past 11 months, 349 incidents of political violence took place across the country, BNP and its affiliated organisations were linked to 323 of these
12 July 2025, 18:34 PM
Tarique pledges change, but are his party men listening?
First, they beat him. Then they smashed his head and body with bricks and stones
12 July 2025, 14:07 PM
A viral photo, a lesson for BNP
Today, the real fight is not just in speeches or rallies, but in what people see and believe on social media platforms
7 July 2025, 04:56 AM
Lotus silk: the fabric of the future
Imagine if the next global fashion sensation did not emerge from Paris or Milan but quietly bloomed in a lotus pond in the wetlands of Bangladesh.
4 July 2025, 18:53 PM
BNP agrees to 10yr PM cap, objects to NCC
Party leaders said the decision was made to improve the BNP's image ahead of the next general election, as sticking to the previous stance was drawing criticisms.
25 June 2025, 18:56 PM
Mob violence now alarmingly routine
Rights groups say the state's failure to act swiftly and decisively has to some extent emboldened mobs and contributed to a climate where vigilante justice is becoming commonplace.
24 June 2025, 18:36 PM
When will mob violence end in Bangladesh?
This is the government's moment to show what it truly stands for and bring everyone of those people to face the law
24 June 2025, 08:41 AM
BNP doesn’t want conflict with govt after London meeting
The BNP has decided not to engage in any activity that might delay the election or reignite conflict with the interim government following the recent London meeting between the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
17 June 2025, 21:18 PM
BNP switches to election mode
As the interim government eyes February for the national election, the BNP has shifted its focus to finalising its candidate selection process and completing local-level groundwork.
16 June 2025, 18:33 PM
Yunus and Tarique meet in London; joint press briefing held
The highly anticipated meeting at The Dorchester lasted about an hour and a half
13 June 2025, 07:53 AM
Hope abounds as Yunus, Tarique meet today
As Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman meet today in London, many hope the stalemate over the timing of the next election will finally end.
12 June 2025, 18:15 PM
Yunus-Tarique meet: ‘A potential turning point’
Says Fakhrul about talks slated for Friday in London; polls timing may top the agenda
10 June 2025, 18:06 PM