Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)

Opinion / A people sidelined by its politicians

Shouldn't our politicians focus on how to best serve the people?

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

A farewell to EVMs

While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.

Why does the EC want to talk with the BNP anyway?

This sudden move by the Election Commission seems to be for lip service.

EC must do more to empower voters

Business-as-usual approach to dealing with the opposition will not create the right condition for free polls

Khaleda Zia in politics: Missed chance for BNP?

The BNP’s current risk-averse behaviour is not conducive to running a successful campaign

Only genuine electoral reform can reignite voter interest

Six by-polls are proof that there is a lot to be done before general election

Special treatment for AL is the new norm

Can a political party – regardless of whether they are in power or in opposition – use public property to attend a party rally?

Why different bail decisions in the same case?

Fakhrul, Abbas being denied bail for the fourth time raises concerns

September 11, 2019
September 11, 2019

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.

June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019

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.

May 19, 2019
May 19, 2019

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.

May 18, 2019
May 18, 2019

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".

May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019

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).

May 14, 2019
May 14, 2019

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.

May 5, 2019
May 5, 2019

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.

May 5, 2019
May 5, 2019

'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.

April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019

4 BNP MPs-elect take oath

Four BNP lawmakers-elect in the December 30 national election take oath as members of the 11th parliament.

April 25, 2019
April 25, 2019

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.