Development work: BNP MPs irked at ministers over poor response
11 hour(s) ago
A section of ruling BNP lawmakers yesterday expressed anger at several ministers, saying they were not receiving satisfactory responses regarding development work in their constituencies.
11 hour(s) ago
Fuel Crisis / BNP considering campaigns to counter opposition
11 hour(s) ago
Anticipating protests from opposition parties over the ongoing fuel crisis across the country, ruling BNP leaders are considering launching counter political campaigns while urging the administration to step up vigilance against fuel oil hoarding.
11 hour(s) ago
Stay in line, don’t be provoked
25 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, a pro-BNP student body, has instructed its grassroots leaders and activists to avoid disorder, remain alert to provocation, and help maintain a peaceful atmosphere on university campuses amid growing tensions with rival student groups.
25 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to form a cell to combat cyberbullying
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has taken an initiative to establish a dedicated cell under the Prime Minister’s Office to combat cyberbullying and strengthen digital safety, according to sources at the PMO.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP unveils list of 36 women set to enter JS
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The BNP yesterday announced its final list of 36 nominees for the 50 reserved seats for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, putting forward a mix of seasoned politicians, young organisers, and family-linked figures.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
JS Reserved Seats / BNP’s women leaders unhappy as it opens door to outsiders
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
A section of BNP’s women leaders is unhappy that the party has opened the door to outsiders and little-known figures in the race for women’s reserved seats in parliament.
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP to go tough on grassroots
16 April 2026, 03:16 AM
The BNP high command has decided to take a tougher stance against a section of its grassroots leaders and activists amid growing complaints that their misconduct is damaging the ruling party’s image and giving the opposition more room to criticise.
16 April 2026, 03:16 AM
Bhasan Char forest bears brunt as LPG runs dry
14 April 2026, 02:35 AM
As dawn broke over Bhasan Char, Mohammad Nur, a Rohingya refugee, stepped out of his shelter with an axe and headed towards a patch of trees on the island, southwest of Sandwip and 37 miles off the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
14 April 2026, 02:35 AM
Nominations for women’s JS seats: BNP still sorting, Jamaat all set
BNP is still struggling to finalise its nominees for the Jatiya Sangsad seats reserved for women, as a large number of leaders are seeking nominations, whereas Jamaat-e-Islami has completed its preparations and is ready to name its candidates for the 13th parliament.
9 April 2026, 03:26 AM
Reform stalemate: BNP, Jamaat in ‘back-channel dialogue’
While treasury and opposition lawmakers clash on the parliament floor over the July charter implementation order, the two sides are also holding back-channel talks outside the assembly hall to end the stalemate.
8 April 2026, 02:52 AM
‘Ordinance repeal could have been handled better’
Some senior BNP leaders have expressed disappointment with the way the repeal of several key ordinances, issued during the interim government, was handled.
6 April 2026, 02:13 AM
Austerity Measures: Development projects now on the back burner
The government has decided to step back from new development projects and cut public spending in a broad austerity drive, as it seeks to conserve state resources and manage rising pressure on fuel supply and distribution.
4 April 2026, 02:52 AM
BNP govt being tested by turmoil
Ministers grapple with fuel crisis, measles, backlash over reforms
4 April 2026, 02:50 AM
In Adui Para, hope climbs uphill to school
In Adui Para, a remote village in Alikadam upazila in Bandarban, the road to school is a hill path of stone, dust and patience.
4 April 2026, 01:15 AM
New advisers in the offing
The government is set to expand its advisory team, bringing in a couple of new faces to help ease growing pressure across ministries, as it seeks to speed up decision-making, improve coordination, and push forward its election pledges.
28 March 2026, 03:00 AM
BNP to revamp central, grassroots bodies after Eid
The BNP is planning to overhaul its central and grassroots committees, along with affiliated and associate bodies, to address gaps that exist in the current organisational structure.
19 March 2026, 01:04 AM
Local govt polls not BNP’s priority yet
The ruling BNP has yet to begin preparations for the local government elections, as its central leadership is occupied with government duties, leaving them with little time to reorganise its grassroots structure for the next electoral contest.
16 March 2026, 02:12 AM
BNP unmoved by Jamaat’s threat
The ruling BNP is not bothered about the opposition Jamaat-e-Islam’s warning of street protests if the session of the Constitutional Reform Council is not convened as forming the council is not on its priority list.
15 March 2026, 03:08 AM
Moyeen Khan, Hafiz frontrunners for speaker
With the 13th Jatiya Sangsad set to convene on March 12, the ruling BNP is considering standing committee members Abdul Moyeen Khan and Hafiz Uddin Ahmad for the post of speaker, according to party insiders.
10 March 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP sets March 6–7 orientation for MPs, ministers
During the programme, the prime minister is expected to stress the importance of implementing the party’s manifesto in a structured and measurable manner.
4 March 2026, 00:00 AM
PM Tarique Rahman prioritises migrant safety, energy security
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed officials of ministries and departments concerned to remain alert and closely monitor developments in the Middle East.
2 March 2026, 02:06 AM
BNP moves to unite grassroots ahead of local polls
After forming the government, the ruling BNP has shifted its focus to reorganising and strengthening its party structure, placing particular emphasis on preparations for the local government elections.
28 February 2026, 01:49 AM
Lobbying heats up for reserved seats
Preparations have intensified within the ruling BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami over nominations for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th national parliament as both parties step up internal consultations ahead of the final allocation.
27 February 2026, 02:52 AM
Govt likely to appoint 61 zilla parishad admins
The government is considering the appointment of administrators to the zilla parishads of 61 districts to oversee the activities of the local government bodies until elected representatives assume office.
25 February 2026, 02:41 AM
Talks of contractual secretaries stir discontent in civil service
A sense of disgruntlement has taken over the civil administration over discussions to appoint retired officers to top positions in key ministries through contracts.
25 February 2026, 02:15 AM
13 secretaries removed in major admin shake-up
A major shake-up has taken place in the top tier of the public administration.
24 February 2026, 03:06 AM
Stay on message, avoid making stray remarks
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed ministers and state ministers to refrain from making unwarranted remarks that could trigger controversy or undermine the government’s image.
24 February 2026, 02:58 AM
PM sets strict punctuality tone at Secretariat
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun his time at the Secretariat with a strict focus on administrative discipline, monitoring whether ministers, state ministers, and secretaries have been maintaining office hours since assuming office on February 18.
23 February 2026, 02:45 AM