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
Cabinet shakeup likely after 6-month evaluation
3 August 2026
The size of the BNP-led government cabinet is likely to be expanded, and several ministries may be reshuffled as part of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s six-month performance evaluation, according to sources familiar with the matter.
3 August 2026
BNP leaves 14 seats for allies
The BNP is set to contest the upcoming polls in 286 of the 300 constituencies, leaving 14 seats for alliance partners and political leaders who stood with the party during the anti-fascist movement.
29 December 2025
Momentum from Tarique’s return: BNP looks to take it to ballot box
Senior leaders said party workers are energised, with his arrival adding fresh pace to campaign activities nationwide.
27 December 2025
Restoring party discipline now key task for Tarique
Leaders hope his return will help strengthen unity within party
26 December 2025
‘Feels like Eid’
BNP leaders and activists are energised by the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s speech, which has brought new hope and clear direction ahead of the upcoming election.
25 December 2025
Tarique on his way home
For the BNP, his long‑awaited return symbolises renewal -- a turning point that could reenergise the party's political base
24 December 2025
BNP blames the govt inaction for spate of attacks
BNP has blamed the interim government for a spate of attacks, vandalism and arson across the country, alleging that a section within the administration is seeking to destabilise Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming election.
20 December 2025
Seat-Sharing: BNP still keeps allies hanging
Even though a week has passed since the announcement of the election schedule, BNP allies still do not know how many seats they might be allotted.
18 December 2025
Cases against its candidates a concern for BNP
The BNP has alerted its election candidates that their nomination may get cancelled if they file inaccurate information regarding cases filed against them in the affidavits submitted with their nomination papers.
17 December 2025
BNP assures its allies of fair number of seats
The BNP has so far announced candidates in 272 out of 300 seats.
13 December 2025
Tarique to return home Dec 25
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is finally returning to Bangladesh on December 25 from the UK after 17 years in exile, putting to rest the speculation about his homecoming.
12 December 2025
Seat-sharing talks change gear as polls schedule imminent
Political parties are accelerating preparations for the coming polls, with aspirants nearly finalised, alliances taking shape, and seat-sharing talks at full throttle.
9 December 2025
Seat-sharing snub riles BNP allies
Party fields 272 candidates; no seats allotted to partners yet
6 December 2025
BNP finalises more Dhaka candidates
The BNP has announced candidates for 36 more constituencies, including several in Dhaka, where the National Citizen Party is fielding its top leaders as contenders in the upcoming national elections.
4 December 2025
BNP finalises its candidates for key battles
The BNP has announced candidates for 36 more constituencies, including several in Dhaka, where the National Citizen Party is fielding its top leaders as contenders in the upcoming national elections.
4 December 2025
National Election: BNP finalises more Dhaka candidates
With the announcement of 36 candidates today, BNP has now finalised candidates for 272 constituencies
4 December 2025
BNP opens doors to expelled leaders ahead of polls
To strengthen unity among grassroots leaders ahead of the national election, the BNP has reopened its doors to leaders it had previously expelled for violating party directives and damaging the party’s image.
28 November 2025
Reshuffle in police, admin: BNP questions the govt’s intention
BNP has questioned the transparency, timing, and motives behind the government’s recent reshuffles of field-level officers, including superintendents of police, deputy commissioners, and upazila nirbahi officers, ahead of the national election.
27 November 2025
Polls strategy: Referendum not on BNP’s mind
The upcoming referendum, slated for the same day as the national election, appears to be low on the BNP’s priority list, with the party planning neither to campaign for a “yes” nor a “no” vote.
26 November 2025
BNP eyes youth votes with pledge of one crore jobs
The BNP, in its election campaign, will pledge to create one crore jobs within 18 months if voted to power
25 November 2025
Referendum on July charter: BNP in dilemma as Jamaat pushes for ‘yes’ vote
The BNP has yet to decide whether it will campaign for a “yes” or “no” vote in the July charter referendum. The party says it is observing the situation and will make its decision later.
21 November 2025