Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)

Former whip Md Ashraf Hossain dies

Former whip Md Ashraf Hossain has passed away at a private hospital in the capital at the age of 79.
BNP chairperson’s advisor MA Haque dies

BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s advisor Muhammad Abdul Haque, popularly known as MA Haque, dies at a hospital in Sylhet. He was 67.
Suspend process of act on political parties’ registration: BNP

Bangladesh Nationalist Party urged the Election Commission to suspend the work of preparing law for political parties in getting their registration due to ongoing coronavirus situation.
In presence of police, BNP stages sit-in at Nayapaltan

Amid a large contingent of police, thousands of BNP leaders and activists are staging a sit-in in front of their Nayapaltan central office, demanding the release of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
3 BNP leaders arrested in Narayanganj

Three BNP leaders including Narayanganj district unit’s General Secretary Mamum Mahmud and city unit’s General Secretary ATM Kamal are arrested in a case filed on charge of carrying out subversive activities and preventing government officials from discharging their duties.
Wage a greater movement against govt: Fakhrul

BNP urges people to put up a resistance against the current government through waging a greater movement to ‘restore their rights, democracy’ and uphold the Liberation War spirit.
Chhatra Dal men in agitation near BNP office

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activists agitate near BNP’s central office in Dhaka in protest against expulsion of their leaders from the student front.
Govt pushing Khaleda Zia towards tragic consequence

The BNP yesterday alleged that the government was pushing Khaleda Zia towards a tragic consequence through torturing her physically and mentally.
Govt pushing Khaleda towards tragic consequence: BNP

BNP alleges that the government is pushing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia towards a tragic consequence through "torturing' her both physically and mentally".
Khaleda to be shifted to Keraniganj Central Jail

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia would be moved to the Keraniganj Central Jail after being discharged from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
BNP to contest by-polls to Fakhrul’s seat

BNP is going to participate in the by-election to Bogura-6 parliamentary seat, which fell vacant afte party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir decided not to take oath of office.
Tarique, Fakhrul sued over assaulting pro-AL organisation chief

A case has been filed against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and four other leaders on charge of assaulting Bangladesh Jononetri Parishad President AB Siddique in Dhaka’s Bangsal on April 30.
'BNP’s previous decision not to join parliament was wrong'

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says their party's previous decision not to join parliament immediately after the December-30 election was wrong.
4 BNP MPs-elect take oath

Four BNP lawmakers-elect in the December 30 national election take oath as members of the 11th parliament.
I know BNP might expel me: Jahidur

BNP MP-elect Jahidur Rahman Jahid says he voluntarily took oath as lawmaker knowing that his party might expel him for acting beyond its decision.
Not parole, Khaleda has rights to get bail: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that they would free party’s imprisoned Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail through waging a tough movement on the street.
BNP blasts govt over Banani fire

BNP criticises the government over the incident of Banani fire, alleging negligence in procuring modern equipment to combat fire.
BNP appears to be a ‘failed party’: Hasan

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud says BNP now appears to have become a ‘failed party’ attributing the failure to its leadership and its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in particular.
UK unit of BNP stages demo for Khaleda's release

The UK unit of BNP staged a demonstration in front of the residence of the UK prime minister on Saturday demanding the unconditional release of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and withdrawal of all 'false and politically motivated' cases against the Acting Chairman of BNP Tarique Rahman.
HC clears way for BNP's Milan to go abroad

The High Court clears the way for former BNP state minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan to leave the country for Thailand and return home.
BNP demo for Khaleda’s release

BNP leaders and activists form a human chain in Dhaka city demanding release of their Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail and her proper treatment.
BNP expels 8 more renegade upazila polls candidates

BNP expels eight renegade grassroots leaders for joining the upcoming upazila election fray ignoring the party's decision.
Khaleda to be taken to BSMMU: Minister tells BNP

A high-profile BNP delegation sits in a meeting with Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to discuss party chairperson Khaleda Zia's health condition and her treatment.
US resolution calls BNP to cut Jamaat ties

A resolution has been placed at United States’ House of Representatives calling BNP to cut ties with its key ally Jamaat-e-Islami.
BNP to meet home minister tomorrow

A BNP delegation will meet Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal tomorrow over medical treatment of its imprisoned Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
BNP to demo for Khaleda’s release Mar 6

BNP will form a human chain in Dhaka on March 6 demanding unconditional release of their Chairperson Khaleda Zia and her proper treatment.
BNP expels 82 more leaders for contesting UZ polls

BNP expells around 82 grassroots leaders for contesting the upcoming upazila parishad elections violating the party's decision.
28 BNP men sent to jail in Ctg

A Chattogram court sends 28 leaders and activists of BNP to jail in 11 cases filed over their alleged involvement in subversive activities in the port city.
Gatco graft case: Charge framing hearing starts

A Dhaka court begins hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 16 others in connection with Gatco corruption case.
BNP postpones Feb 8 rally

BNP yesterday postponed its scheduled public rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on February 8, due to the ongoing Ekushey book fair.