BNP filed a case against 24 individuals, including three former chief election commissioners, 10 election commissioners, and top government and police officials, for their alleged role in irregularities during national polls in 2014, 2018, and 2024
Party leaders said the decision was made to improve the BNP's image ahead of the next general election, as sticking to the previous stance was drawing criticisms.
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 BNP has submitted a 17-point recommendation to the Electoral Reform Commission, including changes to party registration policies, electoral code of conduct, and transferring control of the National Identification (NID) server back to the EC.
The memorandum was submitted protesting the attack on the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala
Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal will march towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka today.
Warning his party men against complacency, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the next national election will pose a much harder challenge to the party than any previous ones held in Bangladesh.
The BNP yesterday shared its concerns over recent violence in Dhaka and Chattogram with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, calling for national unity to tackle such challenges.
The BNP yesterday submitted to the constitution reform commission its 62 recommendations designed to establish a rules-based structure and ensure checks and balances of power.
Once a fierce critic of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), former Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud now finds himself in an unexpected role, praising his former rivals.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said his party, if voted to power, will form a “national government” with participation from all parties that supported them throughout.
In a televised address to the nation, marking 100 days of the interim government, Yunus said that the reforms may delay the election by a few months
The Daily Star spoke to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on a host of issues ranging from elections to media freedom
