As the interim government eyes February for the national election, the BNP has shifted its focus to finalising its candidate selection process and completing local-level groundwork.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed urged the government to immediately inform the Election Commission of its decision to hold the national polls in February next year.

In a press release issued last night, the party reiterated its proposal considering Ramadan, public exams, weather

Fakhrul said people had been hoping for an earlier election schedule

The BNP has decided not to confront the interim government immediately over the national election roadmap, choosing instead to observe how the situation unfolds in the coming days.

The first round of reform talks produced a wide range of agreements and disagreements

When Kamrul was sitting on a chair on the roadside and talking with 2-3 people, two assailants on foot came from behind and shot him before fleeing the scene

The BNP believes that only a clear roadmap for the election will be able to improve the present volatile situation in the country’s politics.

"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.