BNP

Poll irregularities: Sedition among 3 new charges added against three ex-CECs

BNP filed a case against 24 individuals, including three former chief election commissioners, 10 election commissioners, and top government and police officials, for their alleged role in irregularities during national polls in 2014, 2018, and 2024
26 June 2025, 05:57 AM

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

BNP sends seasonal fruits to Emir, PM of Qatar

The BNP has sent a gift of seasonal fruits to the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on behalf of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman..The gift was handed over to Q
25 June 2025, 12:22 PM

Consensus talks: No breakthrough yet on PM’s tenure

Political parties, except the BNP and two others, yesterday agreed that an individual cannot be the prime minister for over 10 years.
22 June 2025, 18:05 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

Inform EC of Yunus-Tarique talk outcome

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed urged the government to immediately inform the Election Commission of its decision to hold the national polls in February next year.
16 June 2025, 18:09 PM

BNP criticises chief adviser’s speech, reiterates demands for polls by December

In a press release issued last night, the party reiterated its proposal considering Ramadan, public exams, weather
7 June 2025, 06:02 AM

BNP, nation disappointed by April polls schedule: Fakhrul

Fakhrul said people had been hoping for an earlier election schedule
6 June 2025, 21:03 PM

BNP to avoid showdown with govt for now

The BNP has decided not to confront the interim government immediately over the national election roadmap, choosing instead to observe how the situation unfolds in the coming days.
3 June 2025, 18:25 PM

The reform drive must continue apace

The first round of reform talks produced a wide range of agreements and disagreements
27 May 2025, 15:30 PM

Local BNP leader shot dead in Dhaka’s Badda

When Kamrul was sitting on a chair on the roadside and talking with 2-3 people, two assailants on foot came from behind and shot him before fleeing the scene
25 May 2025, 19:43 PM

Only election roadmap will ease tensions

The BNP believes that only a clear roadmap for the election will be able to improve the present volatile situation in the country’s politics.
23 May 2025, 20:02 PM

BNP calls for removal of national security adviser Khalilur Rahman

"Where was Dr Khalilur during one and a half decades of fascism?"
22 May 2025, 10:18 AM

Rizvi accuses interim govt of stalling election

Rizvi also alleged that authorities were using "muscle power" to prevent Ishraque from being Mayor
20 May 2025, 08:59 AM

Fakhrul off to Thailand for eye treatment

The BNP leader is scheduled to undergo eye treatment in Bangkok
13 May 2025, 02:37 AM

BNP hails AL ban, urges speedy trials

Fakhrul seeks election roadmap, citing public frustration over the lack of democratic process
11 May 2025, 14:27 PM

Democracy can’t do without a free press

Political parties have stressed their commitment to ensuring press freedom, recognising it as essential for democracy and good governance, and warning that its absence leads to fascism.
4 May 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Announce outline for national election’

Tarique urges govt at Labour Day rally
1 May 2025, 12:54 PM

In the company of a cat

In Bangladesh’s political culture, leadership is often marked by confrontation.
30 April 2025, 10:40 AM

BNP proposes gap after two consecutive terms as PM

Opposes proposal of two-term limit for head of govt
22 April 2025, 10:10 AM