Six months of BNP government: Strong on optics, less so on delivery
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The BNP government’s strides in sectors like social welfare have not been matched in law and order or energy, analysts say.
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6 months of BNP govt: Strong on optics, less so on delivery
18 August 2026
Analysts say some colleagues’ actions undermining PM’s people-centric approach
18 August 2026
180-day assessment: Govt passes itself with flying colours
15 August 2026
The BNP government has restored economic stability and made progress in several development and social welfare programmes during its first 180 days in power, according to its own assessment.
15 August 2026
Fakhrul BNP’s presidential candidate
13 August 2026
BNP is set to announce party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its presidential candidate today after party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman gave him green light
13 August 2026
Fakhrul tipped to be BNP’s president pick
10 August 2026
BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is likely to be the party’s nominee for president and subsequently become the head of state, according to multiple party sources.
10 August 2026
Mirza Fakhrul likely to be BNP’s presidential nominee, party sources say
10 August 2026
His possible move to Bangabhaban could trigger cabinet reshuffle and BNP leadership changes
10 August 2026
Uprising expectations cannot be met overnight
5 August 2026
Though the July uprising restored democracy and created conditions to protect people's rights, its broader goals and public expectations cannot be fulfilled overnight, BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said.
5 August 2026
Interview / ‘A country can’t change overnight’: Fakhrul on Hasina’s return, Jamaat’s rise and over 5 months of BNP rule
4 August 2026
In an interview with The Daily Star, the LGRD minister and BNP secretary general reflects on the July Uprising, Awami League’s future and the changing political landscape
4 August 2026
Gap widening between BNP, interim govt
Unresolved issues, including delays in declaring a polls roadmap and resolving politically motivated cases, are creating a distance between the BNP and the interim government.
1 January 2025
46th Anniversary: Leadership and structural issues plague JCD
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the pro-BNP student wing which has been facing criticism for outdated leadership, is set to observe its 46th founding anniversary today.
31 December 2024
Overcoming hardship thru skills development
At just 18 years old, Monir Hossain has become a beacon of hope for the village of Samitipara in Cox’s Bazar.
24 December 2024
Khaleda may join her first rally in 7yrs on Dec 21
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to make her first appearance in a political programme in seven years on December 21, reigniting discussions about her symbolic presence and the possibility of a political comeback.
15 December 2024
3 pro-BNP bodies march to Akhaura
Any attempt to undermine Bangladesh’s sovereignty would face strong protests, leaders of Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal warned India yesterday.
11 December 2024
Aug 21 grenade attack: Tarique, Babar, all others acquitted
The High Court yesterday acquitted BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, former state minister Lutfozzaman Babar and all the others convicted in two cases over the grisly August 21, 2004 grenade attack.
1 December 2024
Echoes of August 5: Gunfire and grit on Dhaka street
It was Monday, August 5, at exactly 10:46 in the morning when my phone rang. On the other end was a student from Jahangirnagar University, his voice trembling with fear and urgency.
29 November 2024
BNP unveils vision for ‘rules-based’ society
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.
26 November 2024
Rampal fouling 2 Sundarbans rivers
The Rampal power plant began operation in late 2022 without an effluent treatment plant and has since been discharging untreated waste into the Pasur and Maidara rivers next to the Sundarbans.
9 November 2024
Waterlogging in airport area: Railway filling up waterbody makes things worse
People of many areas across the country are dealing with waterlogging and those in the capital’s Airport area are no exceptions.
21 October 2024
Safe-to-Eat Jellyfish: A new seafood opportunity for Bangladesh
Would you ever consider eating jellyfish? For most people, the answer might be "no", as jellyfish often seem strange or even dangerous
21 October 2024
Elevated expressway: Filling up part of Hatirjheel raises waterlogging risk
If you’re wondering whether Dhaka’s waterlogging woes have worsened recently, you’re not alone. Many residents share your concerns -- and for good reason.
11 October 2024
Plastic toys too toxic
A recent study by the Environment and Social Development Organisation and BAN Toxics has revealed that many plastic toys sold in Dhaka contain hazardous chemicals, posing significant health risks to children, particularly those under six.
3 October 2024
A family wracked by tragedies
It was July 19 – the day 28-year-old Monir Hossain was shot dead during the quota reform protests in Dhaka and a string of further tragedies started befalling the ill-fated family.
3 October 2024
Health hazards lurking in veggies, fruits
A recent study has found alarming levels of heavy metals and pesticide residues in widely consumed vegetables and fruits across nine districts of Bangladesh.
24 September 2024
Lynch mobs acting with impunity
Incidents of mob lynching spiked with 21 people beaten to death over the last 38 days, raising public safety concerns.
20 September 2024
‘We can’t let this govt fail’
The interim government must be careful so that it does not become the reason for its failure, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.
17 September 2024
July-August Movement: 631 lives lost, 19,200 injured
At least 631 people lost their lives and over 19,200 were injured during the anti-discrimination students’ movement from July 15 to August 5, according to a health ministry report.
8 September 2024
Shot during protest: Many barely hanging on to life
The sudden twitches of his left hand and his attempts to speak in too weak a voice are just about the only signs that 16-year-old Raiyan Ahmed is still alive.
4 September 2024
Relief that is yet to arrive
Nearly 5,000 flood-affected residents in Kolakopa village of Laxmipur have been completely cut off by water in the ongoing flood.
30 August 2024