Parties certain election to be held in Feb

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said political parties have no doubt anymore that the next national election will be held in February 2026.
27 September 2025, 20:05 PM

Tarique warns of ‘covert autocracy’, calls for unity

A covert autocracy could emerge in Bangladesh if democratic and nationalist forces fail to remain united ahead of the national election, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.
27 September 2025, 18:02 PM

‘People won’t need to take to streets for due rights’

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said if his party comes to power, no one will have to stand on the streets to demand their due rights.
27 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Nat’l Election: Khaleda Zia expected to contest from Feni-1

Former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been included as a member of Fulgazi upazila BNP committee in Feni district, her ancestral home.
26 September 2025, 21:46 PM

BNP struggles to finalise candidates in half of seats

Senior leaders and others involved in the nomination process cited several reasons for the shortfall
26 September 2025, 18:26 PM

‘Razakar’ branding misleads no one anymore: Jamaat leader Porwar

Ideologies must be met with ideologies, he says; seeks Hindu-Muslim solidarity
26 September 2025, 11:05 AM

Tarique to return within weeks to lead BNP: Zahid

BNP Standing Committee member AZM Zahid Hossain yesterday said Tarique Rahman, the party's acting chairman, will return to Bangladesh within weeks to lead BNP's election process and the "final stage of restoring democracy".
25 September 2025, 23:57 PM

Chhatra Union raises 12 allegations of irregularities in Ducsu polls

Warn of legal action if voters’ attendance list not released
25 September 2025, 14:19 PM

PR system means ‘permanent restlessness’: BNP’s Salahuddin

Main purpose of introducing PR system is to create ‘frequent political instability’, he says
25 September 2025, 13:14 PM

244 held from AL flash processions

Police arrested 244 leaders and activists of Awami League and its affiliate organisations from flash processions across Dhaka yesterday.
24 September 2025, 19:03 PM

Foreign ministry, embassy officials to blame: BNP

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.
24 September 2025, 18:16 PM

Egg attack on NCP's Akhter Hossen ‘not a big deal’: Amir Khosru

These incidents only make AL's future even more uncertain, says BNP leader
24 September 2025, 15:06 PM

Chandan elected CPB president, Kafi Ratan new GS

Delegates from across the country elected 43-member central committee
24 September 2025, 11:40 AM

Fake interview aimed at smearing party, secretary general: BNP

Party says Kolkata daily’s report quoting Fakhrul is fabricated and meant to mislead people
24 September 2025, 10:40 AM

NCP will not get Shapla symbol: EC

The Election Commission yesterday announced that the National Citizen Party will not be allocated the “Shapla” (water lily) symbol, as it is not included in the EC’s reserved symbol list.
23 September 2025, 19:24 PM

Outrage over AL attack on NCP leaders in New York

The physical and verbal attacks on National Citizen Party Member Secretary Akhter Hossen and Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim Jara by Awami League supporters in New York have sparked outrage, dominating conversations at home and abroad, and across social media.
23 September 2025, 18:21 PM

BNP zeroes in on nomination, seat sharing

The BNP is preparing to announce candidates for around 200 constituencies and kick off its election campaign within a month, ahead of the national polls planned for February.
23 September 2025, 18:12 PM

Did Fakhrul really snub Jamaat in Indian newspaper interview?

Interview draws backlash from Jamaat, BNP insists remarks ‘misquoted’
23 September 2025, 14:15 PM

AL remains unrepentant: Fakhrul condemns attack on Akhter in New York

Awami League will face trial for all their wrongdoings, BNP leader says
23 September 2025, 11:18 AM

'We too shall see how the election is held'

Sarjis says after EC secretary rules out allocating ‘Shapla’ symbol to NCP
23 September 2025, 11:07 AM