BNP

BNP's mass processions in capital Sept 9

BNP will take out mass processions in the capital on Saturday as part of its one-point movement demanding resignation of the government and general elections under a non-party interim government
6 September 2023, 08:24 AM

Fakhrul for unity among all opposition parties to topple govt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday called upon all opposition parties to take to the streets to force the Awami League government to quit and hold the next polls under a non-party government
5 September 2023, 19:21 PM

What history tells us about election-time government

It makes no sense to expect neutrality on election day from a government that conducts anti-democratic activities throughout the year using its institutions.
2 September 2023, 02:00 AM

August 21 grenade attack trial a ‘staged drama’: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the trial process of the August 21 grenade attack case was a "staged drama" by the government
21 August 2023, 11:34 AM

India should not take actions against the will of Bangladeshis: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said India should not interfere in Bangladeshis' efforts to achieve democracy
19 August 2023, 08:35 AM

Why is the EC unable to do its due diligence?

Our Election Commission has selected some organisations for the purpose of election observation which exist only on paper.
12 August 2023, 14:00 PM

Did BNP make the wrong call?

BNP’s real loss in announcing the sit-ins without proper coordination was giving the upper hand to the ruling party
8 August 2023, 13:00 PM

Column by Mahfuz Anam: ‘Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections

National election Bangladesh: As the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.
4 August 2023, 03:00 AM

A Lunch Date Gone Wrong

The apparent hospitality offered to BNP leaders Gayeshwar Chandra Roy and Amanullah Aman has caused reactions both funny and speculative.
3 August 2023, 13:00 PM

Post sit-ins, BNP weighing up options

As long as it faced no street confrontation, BNP saw a huge success in its recent anti-government demonstrations. But because of the way Saturday’s sit-ins played out, the party high-ups are considering taking a step back from capital-centric anti-government programmes for now.
30 July 2023, 18:00 PM

BNP Rally Venue: Intelligence report behind police refusal

Dhaka Metropolitan Police yesterday denied BNP permission to hold its grand rally in front of its Nayapaltan headquarters or at the Suhrawardy Udyan on the grounds of public suffering on a working day.
26 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our political culture – you reap what you sow

Our people, but for whose hard work, sacrifice, and love for the country we would not have come where we have, deserve better.
20 July 2023, 18:09 PM

AL, BNP to march city streets today, tomorrow

With the national polls around six months away, the AL and the BNP are going to hold programmes and counter-programmes to show off their strength on the streets
17 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture

BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?
14 July 2023, 01:00 AM

A Detriment to Democracy

The rigid positions of AL-BNP will only lengthen the political deadlock
13 July 2023, 16:00 PM

DMP in overdrive over 25 cases

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police Headquarters has taken an initiative to revive 25 criminal cases, filed against top BNP leaders, the proceedings of which were stayed by the High Court at different times in the past decade.
11 July 2023, 01:00 AM

The EC can't ignore low voter turnout

Absence of main opposition remains the biggest challenge
11 June 2023, 11:25 AM

AL in city polls: Challenging in Barishal, smooth sailing in Khulna

The rift within the local Awami League has put its mayor nominee for Barishal city in a tight spot, while the party ticket holder in Khulna city should have an easy run since he has no strong opponents. 
29 May 2023, 01:20 AM

BNP may go for 1-point demand

The BNP now plans to focus on one point: resignation of the Awami League government.
28 May 2023, 01:20 AM

A strong message for ruling party

Azmat Ullah Khan’s defeat to a 62-year-old woman with no political background has dealt the Awami League a major blow, sending a message to the ruling party about rifts in its grassroots.
27 May 2023, 01:00 AM