BNP leaders and activists stage protest in Gazipur by burning tires, halting vehicular movement
BNP leaders and activists have set fire to tires and blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding the reinstatement of the Gazipur-6 constituency. As a result, traffic on this busy road has come to a halt, creating a traffic jam stretching about 12 kilometers.
BNP Says Those Who Sided with Pakistan in 1971 Are Being Brought Back
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has alleged that individuals who collaborated with the Pakistani military during the 1971 Liberation War — including those involved in the persecution of freedom fighters — are being rehabilitated in Bangladesh.
New Reality of Religion-Based Politics in Bangladesh After the Fall of Sheikh Hasina
Following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s long tenure, the Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist organization Hefazat-e-Islam is emerging as a significant political force in Bangladesh. Taking advantage of pressure on the caretaker government and political instability, the group has become active on religious and political issues.
Most of BNP’s candidates are godfathers: Nasiruddin Patwary
Nasiruddin Patwary, Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), said, “BNP’s list of candidates is disappointing. Most of them are godfathers. We had hoped that after the mass uprising, they would nominate some good candidates. But it appears that, strategically, the young leaders from Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal have been excluded. They are welcome to join our party.”
Fakhrul Accuses Govt, Commission of Creating Crisis
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has blamed the interim government and the consensus commission for Bangladesh’s current political crisis, saying disagreements over reform issues led to the impasse. Speaking at a JSD anniversary event, he confirmed BNP will join the election despite differences on the July Charter’s implementation.
BNP Urges Yunus to Adopt Caretaker-Style Interim Government Amid Legal and Constitutional Questions
With national elections just months away, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called on Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus to restructure the current interim government following the model of a non-partisan caretaker administration — a concept no longer recognized by the country’s constitution.
BNP Activists Assault Journalist Inside Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan Office in Dhaka
In a troubling incident highlighting ongoing attacks on journalists in Bangladesh, a reporter was physically assaulted by activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) inside the party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office in Dhaka, local media sources reported.
Mosque Turns Battleground in Noakhali: BNP–Jamaat Clash Leaves Dozens Hurt
Nearly fifty activists from both sides were injured in clashes between the BNP and Jamaat in Sadar upazila of Noakhali.
July National Charter: Signed and Unsigned Parties
As part of the initiative for state reform, five political parties among those that participated in the long dialogue phase of the National Consensus Commission did not sign the July National Charter due to differences in opinion.
Election a Farce in the Name of Democracy: GM Quader
GM Quader, Chairman of a faction of the Jatiya Party (JAPA), has stated that the upcoming election in February is not a genuine democratic process but rather a “farce in the name of election.”