"Where was Dr Khalilur during one and a half decades of fascism?"

Rizvi also alleged that authorities were using "muscle power" to prevent Ishraque from being Mayor

The BNP leader is scheduled to undergo eye treatment in Bangkok

Fakhrul seeks election roadmap, citing public frustration over the lack of democratic process

Political parties have stressed their commitment to ensuring press freedom, recognising it as essential for democracy and good governance, and warning that its absence leads to fascism.

Tarique urges govt at Labour Day rally

In Bangladesh’s political culture, leadership is often marked by confrontation.

Opposes proposal of two-term limit for head of govt

Ali Riaz says they hope to conclude the preliminary phase of discussions with the BNP today

The BNP has rejected the Constitution Reform Commission’s proposal that would bar any individual from serving more than two terms as prime minister, calling it “undemocratic and unjustified”.

Mahdi Amin, adviser to BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman, speaks to The Daily Star

The BNP will hold talks with like-minded political parties to come up with a comprehensive action plan to drum up support for election by December. 

It can be argued that BNP is not opposed to reform.

BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan today said that the party is not against reforms but is, in fact, committed to the process of reform

Salahuddin expressed concern that the law creates ample scope for misuse

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.

BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas today dismissed the notion of a "second independence", asserting that such claims undermine the historic Liberation War of 1971

BNP’s adversarial politics hurts more because it was expected to lead a new culture of politics.

The party submitted its opinions on reform proposals today to the Consensus Commission

Since the fall of the Awami League regime in August last year, the BNP has been plagued by clashes between party factions, leading to the deaths of at least 43 leaders and activists.