BNP

Few gains to show on law and order

Before the February election, the BNP vowed to restore law and order and ensure public safety if voted to office.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt cannot succeed without BNP’s grassroots support: PM Tarique

Urges party workers to stand behind positive initiatives and help implement programmes across the country
31 May 2026, 20:34 PM

BNP walks tightrope amid global shocks

In its first 100 days in office, the BNP government has found itself navigating a turbulent global landscape, shaped by the US-Israel war on Iran and geopolitical rivalry among major powers, which is causing energy insecurity and mounting economic pressure at home.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM

100 Days of BNP govt: Bright start despite grim inheritance

When the BNP swept to power in February, expectations ran high. After years of misrule, voters were hungry for change.
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM

BNP eyes long-overdue overhaul of affiliate bodies

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed senior party leaders to prepare a list of potential candidates for key posts in the party’s associated and affiliated bodies.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt plans polls to local bodies within a year

The government plans to hold elections for all tiers of local government bodies within a year, including city corporations, district councils, upazila parishads, municipalities, and union parishads.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

BNP moves to reign in its ranks

The ruling BNP is planning to restore its chain of command, discipline leaders and activists, and stregthen its organisational structure amid concerns that unruly behaviour by some party members could damage the government’s public image.
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM

‘How can BNP be a Liberation War party?’ Jamaat MP asks in parliament

ATM Azharul Islam says MPs cannot move freely and jokes that people now need a ‘security card’
29 April 2026, 21:28 PM

BNP considering campaigns to counter opposition

Anticipating protests from opposition parties over the ongoing fuel crisis across the country, ruling BNP leaders are considering launching counter political campaigns while urging the administration to step up vigilance against fuel oil hoarding.
27 April 2026, 00:00 AM

No govt in Bangladesh’s history has become so unpopular so fast: Nahid

NCP MP says he wonders what BNP's fate would be in the next six months
25 April 2026, 20:48 PM

Corruption control: Asian best practices and lessons for the BNP government

To combat corruption, Bangladesh's new BNP government must embrace governance reforms and proven Asian anti-corruption strategies.
23 April 2026, 13:25 PM

A puzzling policy turnaround

We are puzzled by the BNP government’s decision to reverse the ban on e-cigarettes and similar products.
23 April 2026, 11:00 AM

BNP walks back on its tobacco control promises

The BNP government amended at least two laws in ways that could further promote the production and use of tobacco products despite pledging tobacco control in its election manifesto, said anti-tobacco campaigners.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM

BNP to go tough on grassroots

The BNP high command has decided to take a tougher stance against a section of its grassroots leaders and activists amid growing complaints that their misconduct is damaging the ruling party’s image and giving the opposition more room to criticise.
16 April 2026, 03:16 AM

Over 1,200 seek ruling party nominations

A large crowd gathered at BNP’s central office in Nayapaltan yesterday on the final day of selling nomination forms for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.
13 April 2026, 00:00 AM

When reform becomes more power, less accountability

With the parliamentary politics once again becoming vibrant and engaging, a clear fault line is gradually emerging between the ruling party, BNP, and the opposition, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI).
6 April 2026, 09:00 AM

Business as usual for BNP?

Ordinances promoting good governance cannot be abandoned
4 April 2026, 18:59 PM

Rein in political violence now

Chatradal’s alleged attack on film directors must be investigated
1 April 2026, 10:00 AM

An election manifesto, an economic blueprint, and a war

The BNP government has inherited a country at an unusual inflexion point, with a strong electoral mandate, a technically credible reform roadmap, and an international community broadly aligned on what needs to be done.
30 March 2026, 08:00 AM

New advisers in the offing

The government is set to expand its advisory team, bringing in a couple of new faces to help ease growing pressure across ministries, as it seeks to speed up decision-making, improve coordination, and push forward its election pledges.
28 March 2026, 03:00 AM