The BNP has sent a gift of seasonal fruits to the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on behalf of party Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman..The gift was handed over to Q
Political parties, except the BNP and two others, yesterday agreed that an individual cannot be the prime minister for over 10 years.
As the interim government eyes February for the national election, the BNP has shifted its focus to finalising its candidate selection process and completing local-level groundwork.
BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed urged the government to immediately inform the Election Commission of its decision to hold the national polls in February next year.
In a press release issued last night, the party reiterated its proposal considering Ramadan, public exams, weather
Fakhrul said people had been hoping for an earlier election schedule
The BNP has decided not to confront the interim government immediately over the national election roadmap, choosing instead to observe how the situation unfolds in the coming days.
The first round of reform talks produced a wide range of agreements and disagreements
When Kamrul was sitting on a chair on the roadside and talking with 2-3 people, two assailants on foot came from behind and shot him before fleeing the scene
A BNP delegation held a meeting with CEC AMM Nasir Uddin and other election commissioners this afternoon
They are set to discuss the country's current political situation
The BNP is likely to hold talks with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus this week and express concerns over the country’s “deteriorating” law and order situation, especially the demolition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhanmondi, say several party leaders.
BNP has strongly protested the government's decision to hike the price of cylindered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), describing the move as “illogical and anti-people”
The BNP is set to take to the streets demanding general elections by the end of this year and protesting the rising prices of essentials, said several standing committee members of the party.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today said his party plans to initiate a movement aimed at guiding the interim government and paving the way for an elected political government
The BNP acting chairman stresses on discipline and grassroots engagement
While the BNP has been pressing for national elections for months, it has avoided conflicts with student leaders and the interim government.
If the interim government fails to be neutral, it cannot hold the election, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday. Then a neutral government would be needed, he said.
