BNP

“India, Pakistan, US lauded govt on Padma Bridge opening, but BNP couldn’t”

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today (June 26, 2022) said India, the US and even Pakistan extended greetings to the government as Bangladesh opened the biggest self-financed Padma Bridge, yet BNP could not.
26 June 2022, 13:05 PM

HC declares Tarique, Zubaida "fugitives" in corruption case

Declaring BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman as "fugitives", the High Court today (June 26, 2022) rejected their writ petitions challenging the initiation and filing of a Tk 4.82 crore corruption case filed during the caretaker government in 2007.
26 June 2022, 07:03 AM

Cancel Padma Bridge grand opening and stand beside flood victims: BNP to govt

Slamming the government for inadequate allocation of money and relief materials for the flood victims, BNP today (June 19, 2022) called upon the government to concentrate on easing the suffering of the disaster-affected people by stopping the grand opening of Padma Bridge.
19 June 2022, 14:47 PM

BNP holding rally demanding Khaleda’s treatment abroad

BNP is holding a rally in front of Jatiya Press Club, demanding immediately allowing her to go abroad for better treatment.
12 June 2022, 07:07 AM

Why election 2023 needs to be different from the last two

An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Cancel decision to hike gas price: BNP to govt

BNP has demanded that the government cancel its recent decision to hike price of gas by 22.78 percent.
7 June 2022, 08:16 AM

BNP to wage “simultaneous” movement with Gano Samhati Andolan to oust govt: Fakhrul

The BNP today said that it reached a consensus with Ganosanghati Andolan to wage a “simultaneous” movement to ensure the fall of the Awami League government and establish a polls-time neutral government.
31 May 2022, 12:35 PM

Our movement has kicked off with JCD demo: BNP

The BNP today said that its movement on the streets has been kicked off with the movement of its student wing Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD).
27 May 2022, 14:00 PM

BNP upset over Padma Bridge completion: Law Minister

BNP activists are utterly upset as the long-cherished Padma Bridge project has been completed, Law Minister Anisul Huq said this morning.
27 May 2022, 07:53 AM

Jubo Dal’s new committee: Tuku made president, Munna general secretary

BNP has formed a new committee for Jubo Dal, the youth front of the party, led by former Chhatra Dal President Sultan Salahuddin Tuku.
27 May 2022, 07:16 AM

United movement: BNP to hold talks with other parties for a roadmap

BNP has decided to hold talks with other opposition parties to chalk out a roadmap for a united movement.
24 May 2022, 08:26 AM

'BNP will scrap repressive laws, including DSA, if it comes to power’

BNP today said that it will scrap all “repressive acts and ordinances including Digital Security Act” if it comes to power.
22 May 2022, 11:30 AM

Cumilla BNP leader Monirul Huq Sakku expelled from party

BNP has expelled Cumilla City Corporation mayoral candidate Monirul Huq Sakku from the party.
19 May 2022, 14:09 PM

This govt will face consequences worse than Sri Lanka’s: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the current government will face consequences far worse than that of Sri Lanka’s.
10 May 2022, 11:33 AM

Next election will be free, credible: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today assured that the next general election will be held in free and credible manner and urged all registered political parties to participate the election.
8 May 2022, 14:00 PM

Won’t join national polls if Hasina remains in power: Fakhrul

There is no question of participating in the next parliamentary election unless the current AL government resigns, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today, (May 8, 2022).
8 May 2022, 09:49 AM

All-out effort to bring BNP to national election 2023: Hasina tells party

The government will make all-out efforts to bring opposition BNP to the next parliamentary election, slated for late next year.
7 May 2022, 18:00 PM

AL never uses backdoor to grab power: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Awami League never used the backdoor for grabbing power, rather it always assumes state power through elections.
7 May 2022, 15:58 PM

Same laws operate differently for Khaleda Zia & Haji Salim?

Both BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and Awami League MP Haji Salim are convicts. Both needed treatment abroad. Even though family members of Khaleda Zia have asked the law minister and government repeatedly to take her abroad for medical treatment, they were denied by the authorities. Yet Haji Salim, who's been convicted for 10 years over corruption, has returned home after receiving medical treatment in Bangkok, Thailand. There has been soaring criticism in the national media regarding the treatment by the government in regard to the two convicts.
7 May 2022, 15:01 PM

Law not the same for two politicians from different parties?

Awami League lawmaker Haji Mohammad Salim, who was convicted with a 10-year sentence in a corruption case, has left the country for Bangkok.
3 May 2022, 11:43 AM