29 expat voters from 12 countries register for Thakurgaon-1 by-poll
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BNP campaigned for ‘Yes’ but now rejects referendum verdict, says Akhter
29 September 2026
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Politics
BNP expels Mofizur Rahman Mamun over allegations of 'immoral and anti-organisational' activities
29 September 2026
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Govt has failed to curb extortion, violence: Charmonai Pir
29 September 2026
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Politics
Update / 6 candidates declared valid for Thakurgaon-1 by-election
29 September 2026
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Election
NCP plans major reshuffle and structural change
29 September 2026
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Politics
NCP leader attacked 'by BNP men' in N'ganj, BNP denies allegations
28 September 2026
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Arrest Radda health centre attackers within 24 hours: Jamaat
28 September 2026
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Radda health centre attack impossible without ruling party’s backing: Shafiqur
28 September 2026
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Politics
BNP to rename institutions after uprising martyrs: Tarique Rahman
He made this commitment while addressing the nation virtually during a wheelchair distribution event held today.
18 November 2024
Fakhrul disappointed with Yunus' speech marking 100 days in power
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
18 November 2024
CA’s speech: ‘No mention of election roadmap unacceptable’
Three political parties gave mixed reactions to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ speech urging people to have patience and promising a polls roadmap as soon as electoral reforms are carried out.
17 November 2024
Mirza Fakhrul's unabridged interview
The Daily Star's Golam Mortoza caught up with BNP's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to talk about a host of issues ranging from elections to constitution reform. Here is the full interview:
17 November 2024
Interim govt is working to fulfil people's aspiration: Farida
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akthar today said the interim government is working to fulfill the people's aspiration
17 November 2024
The wrongs of past 15yrs must be righted
The Daily Star spoke to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on a host of issues ranging from elections to media freedom
17 November 2024
Jubo League leader whose conversation with ex-PM went viral arrested
Police arrested Jahangir Alam, office secretary of Gaibandha's Gobindganj Jubo League unit, in Naogaon's Manda upazila in a vandalism case on November 15
17 November 2024
Journo assaulted at JnU: Allegations against JCD activists
A journalist from Kaler Kantho has alleged that he was assaulted by members of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on the campus of Jagannath University (JnU) while capturing videos of fighting between students
17 November 2024
Maulana Bhasani's death anniversary observed in Tangail
Different political and socio-cultural organisations including Vice Chancellor of Maulana Bhashani Science and Technology University Professor Dr Anwarul Azim Akhand and Gono Odhikar Parishad placed floral wreaths at Bhasani's mazar at Santosh this morning
17 November 2024
Each martyr family to get Tk 30 lakh: Prof Yunus
Vows to rehabilitate them; govt to bear all expenses of uprising injured
17 November 2024
India should build a Taj Mahal for Hasina: Rizvi
'India is saddened by Sheikh Hasina's escape. It has suffered immensely because of Hasina’s ouster. India is trying to bring Sheikh Hasina back to the country and to power,' said the BNP leader
17 November 2024
IAB slams BNP for prioritising polls over reforms
Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday criticised BNP for giving priority to elections over ongoing reform process.
16 November 2024
Incorporate stories of sacrifices, ideals of July uprising in textbooks
The Education Rights Parliament (Shiksha Odhikar Shangshad) yesterday demanded that the stories of the July mass uprising, and stories of the martyrs be incorporated in the new textbooks
16 November 2024
People won’t tolerate govt’s incompetence
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged the interim government to manifest its commitment to ensuring people’s voting rights through a credible election in a bid to strengthen ties with people and build their trust.
16 November 2024
BNP delegation meets US embassy chargé d’affaires
A three-member BNP delegation, led by the party's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, met Megan Bouldin, the US Embassy chargé d'affaires in Dhaka, at her Gulshan residence yesterday morning.
14 November 2024
No one, not even PM, will be able to abuse power
The BNP, if voted to power, will ensure no one can abuse power or emerge as an autocrat, said Tarique Rahman, the party’s acting chairperson.
14 November 2024
Portrait of Bangabandhu removed from JU council room
A group of leaders from Jahangirnagar University's (JU) Anti-Discrimination Students Movement today removed a portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from the council room wall in the university's newly constructed administrative building.
14 November 2024
Ex-MP Solaiman Salim arrested in Gulshan
After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5, Solaiman Salim, son of former lawmaker Haji Mohammad Salim, had gone into hiding to avoid arrest.
14 November 2024
Reforms first, then polls
The Islami Andolan Bangladesh prioritises reforms over elections but also believes the government should announce a timeline of its own accord. Still in talks with other Islamist parties for a grand coalition, Islami Andolan chief Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim told The Daily Star during an exclusive interview that it favoured proportional representation instead of the prevailing ‘first-past-the-post’ election system.
13 November 2024
Cabinet expansion a ploy to remain in power for long
The BNP believes that the cabinet expansion is an attempt of this interim government to prolong its stay in power. Considering this, the party plans to beef up its street programmes to put pressure on the government to call for elections, said party leaders.
13 November 2024