A BNP delegation held a meeting with Charles Whiteley, Head of the South Asia Division at the European External Action Service (EEAS) and former EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, in Brussels on Wednesday (July 2). Two other EEAS officials, Len Villadsen and Roshan Lyman from the South Asia

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday urged the people to remain united to restore democracy and protect Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty. She made the call while addressing a discussion titled ‘National Unity and Democratic Journey’ marking the anniversary

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman visibly broke down in tears as Ridhi, the daughter of JCD leader Parvez who was a victim of enforced disappearance, spoke of her family’s pain at a programme in Dhaka on Tuesday marking the July Uprising anniversary. Joining virtually from

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that discussions can be held on the proportional representation (PR) system, but those using the issue to divide the democratic aspirations of the people do not believe in Bangladesh’s founding ideals. He made the

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that China has expressed its willingness to work more closely with Bangladesh’s next elected government. He shared the experience of a recent visit to China during a press briefing held at the BNP Chairperson’s

A Dhaka court today showed five people including former Member of Parliament (MP) from Manikganj-2 constituency and singer Momtaz Begum, arrested in cases lodged over killings that took place during the July-August Mass Uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Partha Bhattacharjee

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called a press conference on Monday in light of the country’s evolving political situation and recent meetings between the National Consensus Commission and various political parties. The press conference will be held at 3:00pm at the

Members of Benapole Immigration Police on Sunday (June 29) detained Anwaruzzaman Joseph, former union parishad chairman and a member of the Khaliyajuri upazila unit of the Awami League in Netrokona, while he was attempting to travel to India. He was arrested this afternoon from the

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today said that those advocating for a proportional representation (PR) system or prioritising local government polls first may be trying to delay or block the upcoming national election. “Those talking about a proportional system

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has wished Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus on his 85th birthday by sending flowers and a cake. According to a press release from the BNP media wing, BNP Chairperson’s Private Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar handed over the bouquet and cake to

BNP Vice Chairman and chief of the party’s Barishal Divisional Organising Team Abdul Awal Mintoo today (June 28) said the party must bring in new members to stay strong, as many people have not been able to vote for the last 20 years. Addressing a membership distribution and

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (June 28) said the party expects a clear election timeframe following a meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin. Speaking to reporters after visiting the

BNP leader Barrister Rumeen Farhana has said the country will get an elected government by February next year as BNP will form the next government with people’s votes. She said this while speaking at a workers’ meeting organised by Union Torun Dal at Khoriya Balu Maath in

Islami Andolan Bangladesh, led by Charmonai Pir, began its grand rally at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Saturday (June 28), drawing a large turnout from across the country. Although the formal programme was scheduled to commence at 2:00pm, supporters and activists

A delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), currently on an official visit to China, toured a model community in the suburban area of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, on Friday (June 27) morning. During the visit, the secretary of the community committee welcomed the

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday condemned individuals using the party’s name to serve personal interests and create unrest in various offices, including the Income Tax office. Speaking at a Rath Yatra discussion organized by Bangladesh Puja Udjapon

A delegation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a meeting with European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh, Charles Whiteley, on Thursday morning. The meeting took place around 11am at the BNP chairperson’s political office in Gulshan, Dhaka. BNP standing committee

A high-level Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation visited Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, during their ongoing visit to China. Led by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the nine-member team spent a busy third day

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has conditionally agreed to the proposal by the National Unity Commission that limits a prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years.  Salahuddin Ahmed, party’s BNP’s standing committee member said the party will not support

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) has reiterated that it will not compromise on core reforms before the next general election. He said that the interim government must not appear weak in carrying out its responsibilities NCP’s Northern Region Chief Coordinator Sarjis Alam