Sajjad Hossain

Alliance partners complain that many BNP leaders continue campaigning in constituencies where allies are also in the field

Senior leaders and others involved in the nomination process cited several reasons for the shortfall

Land of endless beauty, simple living

The BNP blamed the negligence of foreign ministry and embassy officials for the harassment of political leaders by Awami League supporters at the JFK Airport in New York.

Ignoring its own constitution, the BNP has begun selecting nominees for the upcoming national election through surveys conducted by its central leadership, a move that has left many grassroots leaders anxious and dissatisfied.

The BNP has decided to launch a countrywide campaign in mid-October to improve its public image, counter opposition narratives and reassure voters of its commitment to reforms ahead of the national election scheduled for February.

For the very first time in the history of Jahangirnagar University, known as a den of progressive thoughts, Islami Chhatra Shibir has swept the central student union polls, winning 20 of the 25 posts.

This time, they failed to win a single seat in the central student body

More than a day after voting ended in the long-awaited Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union election, the authorities were still struggling to complete the vote count, triggering mounting anger and suspicion.

Jahangirnagar University mourns death of young teacher on Jucsu polls duty

Five of eight panels boycotted the long-awaited Jucsu elections yesterday over allegations of irregularities, mismanagement, and vote rigging, even as polling continued from 9:00am to 5:00pm in most centres.

Reporters face repeated access restrictions at women’s halls despite election regulations

The analysts say the loss ahead of other major student union elections warrants drastic re-organisation of the JCD

In 13 months, the government has issued at least 13 condemnations. That's one per month.

The BNP has said it will not support any constitutional reforms before the national election in February 2026, arguing that such changes must be made by the next parliament.

The BNP has survived Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, during which over a million cases were filed against its leaders and activists for trying to launch street agitations demanding elections under a non-partisan government. Thousands were jailed, including Chairperson Khaleda Zia and other top leaders.

When you step inside the gates of Lalbagh Fort, the first thing that catches your eye is a burnt-orange, terracotta-coloured square building.

The BNP and its like-minded partners, who had staged simultaneous protests against the Awami League government, will take part in the February election as an alliance.

Just as the clock struck 2:25pm, a wave of jubilation swept through Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka as slogans rang out and hundreds of balloons floated skyward, all commemorating the anniversary of the historic day when deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country.

Jamaat, NCP and IAB have voiced reservations about the draft while BNP has expressed partial agreement with the proposed reforms