BNP policymakers say; party to meet CA, CEC to warn them

Nearly half of the NCP’s central leaders favour forging an alliance with the BNP ahead of the 13th national election in February.

Races to finalise one candidate per seat by month-end as delay fuels frustration

The BNP will not agree to a referendum before the general election.

Alliance partners complain that many BNP leaders continue campaigning in constituencies where allies are also in the field

Senior leaders and others involved in the nomination process cited several reasons for the shortfall

Improving law and order has overtaken price control as the top public expectation from the next government, according to the latest round of the People’s Election Pulse Survey.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday dismissed as “fake and fabricated” an interview published by Kolkata-based Indian news outlet Ei Samay, which attributed remarks to him.

Condemns attack on BNP, NCP leaders in New York

Interview draws backlash from Jamaat, BNP insists remarks ‘misquoted’

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said over 7,000 party members have faced demotion or expulsion over corruption, extortion, and misconduct, acknowledging the decision was difficult but essential.

The BNP has decided to launch a countrywide campaign in mid-October to improve its public image, counter opposition narratives and reassure voters of its commitment to reforms ahead of the national election scheduled for February.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday paid tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the establishment of democracy and extended greetings to pro-democracy people worldwide on the occasion of International Day of Democracy today.

The analysts say the loss ahead of other major student union elections warrants drastic re-organisation of the JCD

The meeting was held at 10:30am

The BNP has said it will not support any constitutional reforms before the national election in February 2026, arguing that such changes must be made by the next parliament.

The BNP has survived Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule, during which over a million cases were filed against its leaders and activists for trying to launch street agitations demanding elections under a non-partisan government. Thousands were jailed, including Chairperson Khaleda Zia and other top leaders.

Accuses him of instigating attacks on Chittagong University students

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will hold separate meetings today with the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming election.

BNP has suspended its chairper-son’s adviser, Fazlur Rahman, from all party posts, including his primary membership, for three months.