Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Can BNP really put up a good fight?

One can argue that BNP does not have the organisational wisdom or the cunning to wage a crippling street campaign

No more dirty tactics before election

AL must stop obstructing the opposition’s right to free assembly

United movement: BNP to hold talks with other parties for a roadmap

BNP has decided to hold talks with other opposition parties to chalk out a roadmap for a united movement.

National Polls / Accept Rabbani's nomination paper: HC

The High Court yesterday ordered a local returning officer to accept the nomination paper of Jamaat leader Golam Rabbani, a BNP-backed aspirant for Rangpur-5 constituency in the upcoming national election.

BNP's Hint at Polls Participation: AL now finalising strategy

At Sunday's rally, the BNP gave a clear message to the Awami League and the international community that it would take part in the national election.

94 BNP men get bail in 2 cases

The High Court grants six-week bail to 94 BNP leaders and activists in two violence cases filed in Narayanganj and Madaripur districts.

All-out efforts on to hunt down killers: PM

Pointing the finger at the BNP-Jamaat clique for all the recent secret killings in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the intelligence and law enforcement agencies are out there to track down the culprits.

No new remand for BNP leader Aslam: HC

High Court bench directs government not to take BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury on a fresh remand until a petition filed by him with this court is disposed off.

BNP delegation meets Bernicat

A BNP delegation meets with US Ambassador Marcia Bernicat at her residence in the capital and discusses the country’s current political situation.

January 7, 2016

Islami Oikya Jote quits 20-party alliance

Islami Oikya Jote quits the BNP-led 20-party alliance for what it says organisational interest adding that the move "was inevitable" to strengthen the party itself.

January 4, 2016

AL, BNP get permission for rallies at offices

Police allow Awami League and BNP to hold rallies inside and in front of their respective offices tomorrow to mark the January 5 general election.

January 3, 2016

The curious case of ‘Asol BNP’

Yesterday’s attempt by a group of people to occupy BNP headquarters has raised many eyebrows.The move comes at a time when the party is preparing to demonstrate on January 5, the date when the last general election was held. ‘Asol BNP’, literally meaning ‘Real BNP’, which made the attempt, is a group that came into existence a year ago after the BNP-led alliance started a protest in January last year.

January 2, 2016

Rally on Jan 5: DMP examining BNP plea

BNP has sought to host a demonstration programme in Dhaka on January 5 – the date that heralds the second anniversary of last general elections. Last year, BNP’s attempt on a similar demonstration titled “black day for democracy” ended in months of agitation that left over a 100 people dead.

December 30, 2015