BNP

The legal case against Khaleda’s treatment abroad is far from convincing

It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.

Stakes too high not to reach consensus

The ruling Awami League and the opposition BNP remain at odds over the polls-time administration.

Won't allow BNP on streets, Quader tells AL rally

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said Awami League will not allow BNP to take to the streets during a 36-day ultimatum he issued to the opposition

What's at stake with a politicised bureaucracy

The EC needs assistance from all stakeholders to hold a free and fair election come January.

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.

Break the cycle of pre-election violence

Ruling party must discourage violent confrontations

AL won’t let BNP take control of the capital

As the BNP plans to intensify its movement for polls under a non-partisan administration, the Awami League and law enforcement agencies are determined to keep the capital under their control.

BNP aiming for endgame before polls schedule

Opposition BNP plans to take its movement to a climax before the announcement of the election schedule, party insiders say.

BNP to go all out to unseat the govt

While the ruling Awami League is already gearing up for the election, opposition BNP is concentrating its efforts on forcing the government to accept the demand for polls under a non-partisan interim administration.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

BNP's mass processions in capital Sept 9

BNP will take out mass processions in the capital on Saturday as part of its one-point movement demanding resignation of the government and general elections under a non-party interim government

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

Fakhrul for unity among all opposition parties to topple govt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday called upon all opposition parties to take to the streets to force the Awami League government to quit and hold the next polls under a non-party government

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

What history tells us about election-time government

It makes no sense to expect neutrality on election day from a government that conducts anti-democratic activities throughout the year using its institutions.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

August 21 grenade attack trial a ‘staged drama’: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the trial process of the August 21 grenade attack case was a "staged drama" by the government

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

India should not take actions against the will of Bangladeshis: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said India should not interfere in Bangladeshis' efforts to achieve democracy

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

Why is the EC unable to do its due diligence?

Our Election Commission has selected some organisations for the purpose of election observation which exist only on paper.

August 8, 2023
August 8, 2023

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

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: ‘Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections

National election Bangladesh: As the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

A Lunch Date Gone Wrong

The apparent hospitality offered to BNP leaders Gayeshwar Chandra Roy and Amanullah Aman has caused reactions both funny and speculative.

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Post sit-ins, BNP weighing up options

As long as it faced no street confrontation, BNP saw a huge success in its recent anti-government demonstrations. But because of the way Saturday’s sit-ins played out, the party high-ups are considering taking a step back from capital-centric anti-government programmes for now.