BNP

Political dialogues: The long road to nowhere

The problem in Bangladesh is that politicians consider compromise as a weakness and a sign of defeat

Column by Mahfuz Anam / ‘We will do whatever is required for the welfare of the people’

So who determines what is ‘required’ to ensure that welfare?

Violence during SCBA polls: Pro-BNP lawyers seek CJ's intervention

2nd-day voting starts; Pro-BNP lawyers not yet casting ballots

Genuine elections vs participatory sham

The country needs a genuine election in its true sense, not a sham exercise under the pretence of maximum participation.

BNP to hold rallies in all cities on March 18

Dhaka city unit BNP (north) organised the programme from Abdullahpur to Airport-Jamuna Future Park-Badda-Rampura to Malibagh Rail gate. At the same time, the Dhaka city unit BNP (south) formed the human chain from Malibagh rail gate to Jatrabari via Mouchak-Shantinagar-Kakrail-Nayapaltan-Fakirapul-Arambagh-Motijheel's Shapla Chattar-Ittefaq-Tikatuli

Khaleda Zia in politics: Missed chance for BNP?

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

EC in second year must do a better job

Restoring trust in the electoral process remains the biggest challenge

A year on, EC yet to earn trust

Since its formation a year ago, the new Election Commission has largely failed to gain the opposition parties’ trust, said political analysts

The long march to a level-playing field

Opposition parties must be allowed to hold peaceful political activities.

February 24, 2023

Both AL, BNP wooing Islami Andolon

Both the ruling Awami League and the opposition BNP are out to get one religion-based party as an electoral ally, a gain which may help boost the vote bank ahead of the next general polls.

February 23, 2023

Our democracy won't survive another controversial election

We deserve free and inclusive polls.

February 15, 2023

Presidential election, AL strategy and the next polls

The nomination of a president is not to be taken lightly.

February 11, 2023

AL's counter-programmes reveal its own insecurities

Announcing counter-programmes on the same day as the BNP, and often at a venue close to the BNP’s, raises the possibility of tension at best and outright violence at worst.

February 9, 2023