Ruling BNP moves to mend ties with allies
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The BNP has moved to ease discontent among parties that joined its simultaneous movement against the ousted Awami League government, amid complaints over seat sharing, unfulfilled promises and a lack of consultation since it came to power.
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Local polls / BNP moves early to prevent rebel bids
19 July 2026, 01:26 AM
Tarique Rahman directs leaders to agree on single contender
19 July 2026, 01:26 AM
Star Special / Rohingyas coming in through hidden hill routes
18 July 2026, 08:00 AM
They quietly enter Bangladesh via remote forests in Bandarban; local trafficking networks help them evade security checkpoints, find work
18 July 2026, 08:00 AM
Intensify drive against AL, BCL, affiliated bodies
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen the ongoing drive against the Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League and other associate organisations.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Colleagues unhappy with edn minister
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM
A section of BNP lawmakers and senior party leaders has expressed dissatisfaction with the way Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon handled the ongoing HSC exams fiasco, saying the ministry’s decisions embarrassed the government.
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Flood, landslides: PM unhappy with officials, BNP activists’ slow response
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed dissatisfaction over the response of lawmakers, BNP leaders and activists, and some government officials to the floods and landslides in the Chattogram region and hill districts.
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP shifts focus to organisational shake-up
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders to restore organisational momentum and strengthen its affiliated bodies as the opposition 11-party alliance steps up street programmes against the BNP-led government.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP in a fix as expired dist committees cloud local elections prep
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM
With most district and city committees expired, the BNP faces organisational hurdles ahead of the local government elections, as the party high-ups fear that the party’s disjointed structure could weaken campaign coordination and spark internal disputes.
1 July 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP moves to unite grassroots ahead of local polls
After forming the government, the ruling BNP has shifted its focus to reorganising and strengthening its party structure, placing particular emphasis on preparations for the local government elections.
28 February 2026, 01:49 AM
Lobbying heats up for reserved seats
Preparations have intensified within the ruling BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami over nominations for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th national parliament as both parties step up internal consultations ahead of the final allocation.
27 February 2026, 02:52 AM
Govt likely to appoint 61 zilla parishad admins
The government is considering the appointment of administrators to the zilla parishads of 61 districts to oversee the activities of the local government bodies until elected representatives assume office.
25 February 2026, 02:41 AM
Talks of contractual secretaries stir discontent in civil service
A sense of disgruntlement has taken over the civil administration over discussions to appoint retired officers to top positions in key ministries through contracts.
25 February 2026, 02:15 AM
13 secretaries removed in major admin shake-up
A major shake-up has taken place in the top tier of the public administration.
24 February 2026, 03:06 AM
Stay on message, avoid making stray remarks
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed ministers and state ministers to refrain from making unwarranted remarks that could trigger controversy or undermine the government’s image.
24 February 2026, 02:58 AM
PM sets strict punctuality tone at Secretariat
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun his time at the Secretariat with a strict focus on administrative discipline, monitoring whether ministers, state ministers, and secretaries have been maintaining office hours since assuming office on February 18.
23 February 2026, 02:45 AM
Rebels want reinstatement, BNP unmoved
BNP rebel candidates, who lost the polls, are now pushing for a comeback to the party.
21 February 2026, 03:41 AM
Family card project to pilot before Eid
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday issued directives to immediately begin work on three key election pledges of his party.
20 February 2026, 02:27 AM
6 follow fathers’ steps into the cabinet
Six members of the new council of ministers have mirrored their fathers’ legacy as the BNP and its allies assume power after winning the February 12 national election.
18 February 2026, 03:36 AM
Tarique takes the reins
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh yesterday, as the party returned to power after nearly two decades.
18 February 2026, 03:18 AM
'Work towards fulfilling the polls pledges', Tarique instructs MPs-elect of BNP
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed the newly elected party lawmakers to work to implement the party’s election pledges.
17 February 2026, 03:01 AM
Tarique trying to balance fresh faces with old hands
By carefully choosing candidates for key posts, BNP seeks to build a competent, controversy‑free cabinet that will send a positive message to the people, party insiders said.
16 February 2026, 03:13 AM
Seat-sharing brings little for BNP
Nine of the 14 constituencies that BNP left to its partners under a seat-sharing arrangement were won by its main rivals, the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance
15 February 2026, 06:26 AM
BNP wins on Khaleda’s legacy, Tarique’s drive
BNP’s sweeping victory in Thursday’s national election is a result of public trust in the party’s leadership, spirited campaigning, and voter disillusionment with rival Jamaat-e-Islami, according to party leaders and political analysts.
14 February 2026, 04:53 AM
Tarique pulls off a stunning sweep
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to become the next prime minister after his party swept to a stunning landslide in yesterday’s peaceful and festive election, winning more than two-thirds of the parliamentary seats.
14 February 2026, 03:21 AM
BNP mobilises grassroots to boost turnout
BNP is focusing on increasing turnout, with party leaders saying rival parties may attempt to sabotage or slow down the voting process and create fear among voters to keep them away from polling centres.
12 February 2026, 03:42 AM
BNP unveils plan to monitor polling centres
The BNP has issued detailed instructions to its grassroots leaders and activists to boost turnout and prevent irregularities and voter intimidation at polling centres across the country on election day.
11 February 2026, 03:14 AM
BNP eyes higher turnout, stronger oversight
The BNP has issued detailed instructions to its grassroots leaders and activists to boost turnout and prevent irregularities and voter intimidation at polling centres across the country on election day.
11 February 2026, 02:58 AM
Rebels haunt BNP in four dozen seats
BNP-nominated candidates are facing strong competition from rebel party candidates in around four dozen constituencies, according to the party’s internal findings.
9 February 2026, 04:55 AM