Awami League should be brought to trial on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity over the massacre during the July uprising, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

Frustrated as the chief adviser has yet to clearly specify when the election will be held, the BNP is making preparations to take to the streets with a demand for polls by December.

He made the comments while delivering a speech at a milad mahfil organised to mark the 21st death anniversary of his mother in Chhatihati village of Kalihati upazila of Tangail last evening

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is set to launch a series of programmes this month, centring on three key demands -- the trial of the Awami League for the July killings, governance reforms, and an election to the constituent assembly, according to party insiders.

The meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created a “ray of hope” for both countries, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday.

The violence led to the vandalism of multiple houses, while one was set on fire

The National Citizen Party yesterday criticised the BNP for “failing to control its grassroots”, resulting in factional clashes and attacks carried out on its rivals.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is now taking preparations to form district and upazila-level organisational units to meet the Election Commission’s registration criteria ahead of the upcoming polls.

This year’s Eid-ul-Fitr saw a major political shift, with BNP and Jamaat leaders celebrating freely for the first time in 16 years, while those of the Awami League were not seen. 

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir accused certain groups of misrepresenting the party’s stance on reforms on social media.

The adviser made the remarks while exchanging views with the families of the victims of enforced disappearances

China's shift from unilateral ties with a single party to engaging with all political parties is a promising development, says the BNP spokesperson

The restriction came into effect from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Tuesday

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has exchanged Eid greetings virtually with party leaders, members of the standing committee, central committee, and affiliated organisations on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

The conflict erupted over allegations of irregularities in the distribution of Vulnerable Group Development (VGD) cards

Abdul Moyeen Khan, a member of BNP's highest decision-making body, in an interview with Reuters says his party wants elections this year

The BNP leader says for the last 15 years, the people have fought for democracy, voting rights, food security, and human rights

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with her family in London for the first time in nearly eight years.

The BNP leader alleged that government resources are being utilised to promote a political party

Warning of a plot to deprive people of their right to vote, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said their party will once again take to the streets if the interests of the party and people are in jeopardy.