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 promises a govt answerable directly to citizens
BNP yesterday unveiled its election manifesto, pledging nine key commitments across critical sectors and vowing to establish an accountable, responsible, and a “just state” directly answerable to the people.
7 February 2026, 04:18 AM
Economics of election
On the morning of January 29th, before the sun had fully risen over Rajshahi, food vendors began arriving at a local Madrasa field.
7 February 2026, 00:06 AM
BNP manifesto: Likely to focus on justice, welfare, women’s safety
Giving priority to justice, the rule of law, human rights, women’s safety and religious freedom -- among 11 fundamental issues -- the BNP will announce its election manifesto today, outlining its vision for what it calls a new phase of democratic governance.
6 February 2026, 05:45 AM
Most of Tarique’s polls pledges are area specific
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has made over four dozen area-specific pledges over the past 10 days while campaigning in 20 districts, assuring the people of job creation, welfare, healthcare, and the development of infrastructure and agriculture.
2 February 2026, 04:47 AM
Be wary of vote theft and ballot stuffing
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday warned against vote theft, urging voters to remain wary of people from other areas casting votes using someone else’s name.
1 February 2026, 03:03 AM
Farm loan relief, Padma barrage if BNP elected: Tarique promises at Rajshahi rally
The BNP, if voted to power, will waive agricultural loans of up to Tk 10,000 with interest and build the Padma Barrage to benefit the people of the Rajshahi region, party Chairman Tarique Rahman told a campaign rally in Rajshahi city yesterday.
30 January 2026, 03:35 AM
Jobs or business -- everything based on merit, Tarique says at Bogura rally
BNP chairman pledges fair share for ancestral hometown without depriving others
30 January 2026, 02:23 AM
Tarique returns to ancestral hometown Bogura after 19 years
BNP chairman draws massive crowd at Altafunnessa playground rally
30 January 2026, 00:37 AM
Rebels giving BNP run for its money
The scale of internal defiance has triggered questions about BNP’s ability to enforce organisational discipline even as it confronts rival parties.
29 January 2026, 04:11 AM
A party is now echoing the language of a fascist: Tarique
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, hinting at Jamaat, asked why its two leaders stayed in the BNP-led alliance government if that government was corrupt, as being claimed by the party now.
28 January 2026, 03:57 AM
‘Won’t allow graft to ruin BNP’s plan’
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday pledged a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and strict enforcement of law and order if his party returns to power, saying public safety must be ensured so people can live without fear.
26 January 2026, 04:32 AM
Tarique slams ‘ticket to heaven’ pledge
In his maiden election rally yesterday, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman alleged that a certain party is trying to deceive voters, particularly women, with “tickets to heaven” in exchange for votes.
23 January 2026, 04:54 AM
BNP walking a tightrope between rebels and allies
Despite hectic negotiations, repeated warnings, and expulsions, BNP has failed to persuade its rebel candidates to withdraw from the election race, triggering frustration and anger among its partners.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP’s first election rally draws overnight crowds to Sylhet ground
Grassroots supporters converge as Tarique Rahman set to address the rally
22 January 2026, 10:16 AM
Stick to polls code or face action
The BNP has strengthened internal monitoring of its nominees, stepping up oversight to ensure strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct, so that the party’s image is not harmed during the election campaign.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Campaign monitoring: BNP rolling out centralised system
The BNP has intensified preparations for the upcoming election, rolling out a centralised system of instructions, monitoring and training aimed at tightening control over grassroots campaigning and candidate activities.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP pledges ‘Family Card’ and jobs to empower women
With the general election knocking at the door, the BNP is seeking to attract female voters by pledging to introduce a “Family Card” that would provide women with cash assistance and essential items.
13 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP struggles to rein in rebels
Despite repeated warnings from the BNP, most rebel candidates have remained in the electoral race, causing discomfort among party high-ups.
12 January 2026, 00:07 AM
Losses in student polls: Is BNP failing to connect with the youth?
With a month left before the national election, Chhatra Dal lost JnUCSU polls to Islami Chhatra Shibir
10 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP planning clampdown on defiant grassroots
The BNP is closely monitoring grassroots leaders who oppose supporting the party’s nominees, and it is collecting their information for taking action against them.
9 January 2026, 03:32 AM