Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)

BNP nominations annulled in 3 seats

Nomination of all the BNP candidates are annulled in at least three constituencies, which now do not have a BNP candidate nor one from Jatiya Oikyafront.
2 December 2018, 11:48 AM

Govt launches cyber war against BNP: Rizvi

BNP blames the ruling quarter for carrying out propaganda against BNP and the party chief Khaleda Zia through social media ahead of the 11th parliamentary election scheduled for December 30.
1 December 2018, 14:04 PM

Rebels in race, defy warning

At least 70 Awami League leaders have filed nomination papers as independent candidates from 43 constituencies in 21 districts, defying the party high command's repeated warnings of punitive action for going against party nominees.
29 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Polls can’t be fair with this EC: BNP

BNP Standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan casts doubt over the general election with the current activities of the Election Commission.
29 November 2018, 08:52 AM

Fear about election fraud deepening, says BNP

BNP alleges that the Election Commission's preparation for holding the next general election is questionable as it could not yet appoint election officials to 85 upazilas.
28 November 2018, 08:41 AM

BNP nominates 800 candidates

BNP resumes the distribution of nomination letters for the second day and is planning to complete the whole process today.
27 November 2018, 08:31 AM

Back-up kept in almost all seats

The BNP picked two candidates each for almost every constituency as it started handing out nomination letters to aspirants for 240 seats yesterday.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Stop use of AL slogan in govt activities: BNP writes to EC

BNP sends a letter to the Election Commission urging it to take steps against the use of Awami League’s slogans in different executive orders of the government.
26 November 2018, 15:11 PM

Fakhrul breaks down in tears

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir breaks down in tears remembering the party Chief Khaleda Zia as he begins handing out the party’s nomination to chosen candidates.
26 November 2018, 10:16 AM

CEC biased, BNP’s Fakhrul alleges

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges, the general election will be controversial because of the incumbent chief election commissioner.
26 November 2018, 09:41 AM

BNP picks 90 candidates for 53 constituencies in Barishal, Rajshahi, Rangpur

BNP picks 90 candidates against 53 constituencies in Barishal, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions to contest the 11th parliamentary election slated to be held on December 30.
26 November 2018, 07:39 AM

HC rejects writ challenging 'ghost cases'

The High Court yesterday summarily rejected a writ petition challenging the legality of “fictitious cases” filed against the activists of BNP and other political parties across the country.
25 November 2018, 18:00 PM

'Surprise' awaits in BNP nomination

In a surprise move, the BNP may leave most of the parliamentary seats in the capital to top leaders of its allies for contesting the upcoming election.
25 November 2018, 18:00 PM

EC fails to prove it as neutral body till the date: 20-party alliance

BNP-led 20-party alliance coordinator Col (retd) Oli Ahmed says that the Election Commission (EC) has failed to prove it as a neutral body till the date.
25 November 2018, 12:08 PM

BNP gives list of 21 arrested activists to EC

BNP yesterday submitted a list of its 21 arrested leaders and activists to the Election Commission.
24 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Partisan officials out to ensure AL win: BNP

The BNP yesterday alleged that “partisan” and “controversial” officials of the police and civil administrations are regularly holding 'clandestine' meetings to ensure Awami League candidates' win in the upcoming general election.
24 November 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP instigating a civil war: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday alleged that BNP is “instigating a civil war” by calling its leaders and activists to guard the polling stations during the upcoming general election.
22 November 2018, 18:00 PM

6 JCD men arrested over Nayapaltan clash

Police arrested six Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal men for their alleged involvement in the November 14 clash with law enforcers in front of the BNP central office in Nayapaltan.
20 November 2018, 18:00 PM

BNP leader Rafiqul gets 3yrs for concealing wealth statement

A Dhaka court sentences BNP leader Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia to three years’ imprisonment in a case filed against him for not submitting his wealth statement to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
20 November 2018, 07:35 AM

Tarique joins nomination seekers’ interview thru' Skype for 3rd day

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has joined the interview process for nomination seekers through Skype, amid BNP’s allegation that there was no internet connection in and around the party chairperson’s Gulshan office since last night.
20 November 2018, 06:04 AM