Union parishad polls: Picking a single candidate BNP’s biggest challenge
5 September 2026
Multiple BNP aspirants are emerging ahead of the union parishad polls, despite the party’s decision to back a single candidate in each union to prevent the vote from splitting, posing a fresh challenge for the ruling party.
5 September 2026
BNP’s ‘one leader, one post’ only on paper
3 September 2026
The ruling BNP is yet to implement its “one leader, one post” provision a decade after incorporating it into its charter to widen leadership opportunities and strengthen accountability, leaving junior leaders frustrated with their lack of progression through the ranks.
3 September 2026
BNP struggling to restore order within
1 September 2026
Party-govt overlap, expired committees and grassroots unrest pose fresh test as party marks its 48th anniv
1 September 2026
Some BNP allies rue lack of recognition
29 August 2026
More than six months after the BNP formed the government, a section of its partners say the party has yet to fulfil its pre-election promise to include allies in the government.
29 August 2026
BNP MPs fume over rural power cuts, law and order
28 August 2026
Frequent power cuts, weak rural policing and irregularities in fertiliser distribution took centre stage at a parliamentary party meeting of BNP at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban yesterday.
28 August 2026
Cabinet reshuffle / Message: Performance will be watched
23 August 2026
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has carried out the first reshuffle of his council of ministers, considering their performance, coordination problems, and the need to accelerate government work, according to multiple government sources.
23 August 2026
Twenty-three minutes, seven oaths and a new president at Bangabhaban
22 August 2026
Fakhrul takes office before four ministers and two state ministers are sworn in
22 August 2026
New faces lined up for council of ministers
20 August 2026
The BNP leadership is considering expanding the council of ministers by inducting several new faces after the president takes oath, according to multiple senior party leaders.
20 August 2026
Rebels haunt BNP in four dozen seats
BNP-nominated candidates are facing strong competition from rebel party candidates in around four dozen constituencies, according to the party’s internal findings.
9 February 2026
BNP promises a govt answerable directly to citizens
BNP yesterday unveiled its election manifesto, pledging nine key commitments across critical sectors and vowing to establish an accountable, responsible, and a “just state” directly answerable to the people.
7 February 2026
Economics of election
On the morning of January 29th, before the sun had fully risen over Rajshahi, food vendors began arriving at a local Madrasa field.
7 February 2026
BNP manifesto: Likely to focus on justice, welfare, women’s safety
Giving priority to justice, the rule of law, human rights, women’s safety and religious freedom -- among 11 fundamental issues -- the BNP will announce its election manifesto today, outlining its vision for what it calls a new phase of democratic governance.
6 February 2026
Most of Tarique’s polls pledges are area specific
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has made over four dozen area-specific pledges over the past 10 days while campaigning in 20 districts, assuring the people of job creation, welfare, healthcare, and the development of infrastructure and agriculture.
2 February 2026
Be wary of vote theft and ballot stuffing
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday warned against vote theft, urging voters to remain wary of people from other areas casting votes using someone else’s name.
1 February 2026
Farm loan relief, Padma barrage if BNP elected: Tarique promises at Rajshahi rally
The BNP, if voted to power, will waive agricultural loans of up to Tk 10,000 with interest and build the Padma Barrage to benefit the people of the Rajshahi region, party Chairman Tarique Rahman told a campaign rally in Rajshahi city yesterday.
30 January 2026
Jobs or business -- everything based on merit, Tarique says at Bogura rally
BNP chairman pledges fair share for ancestral hometown without depriving others
30 January 2026
Tarique returns to ancestral hometown Bogura after 19 years
BNP chairman draws massive crowd at Altafunnessa playground rally
30 January 2026
Rebels giving BNP run for its money
The scale of internal defiance has triggered questions about BNP’s ability to enforce organisational discipline even as it confronts rival parties.
29 January 2026
A party is now echoing the language of a fascist: Tarique
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, hinting at Jamaat, asked why its two leaders stayed in the BNP-led alliance government if that government was corrupt, as being claimed by the party now.
28 January 2026
‘Won’t allow graft to ruin BNP’s plan’
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday pledged a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and strict enforcement of law and order if his party returns to power, saying public safety must be ensured so people can live without fear.
26 January 2026
Tarique slams ‘ticket to heaven’ pledge
In his maiden election rally yesterday, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman alleged that a certain party is trying to deceive voters, particularly women, with “tickets to heaven” in exchange for votes.
23 January 2026
BNP walking a tightrope between rebels and allies
Despite hectic negotiations, repeated warnings, and expulsions, BNP has failed to persuade its rebel candidates to withdraw from the election race, triggering frustration and anger among its partners.
23 January 2026
BNP’s first election rally draws overnight crowds to Sylhet ground
Grassroots supporters converge as Tarique Rahman set to address the rally
22 January 2026
Stick to polls code or face action
The BNP has strengthened internal monitoring of its nominees, stepping up oversight to ensure strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct, so that the party’s image is not harmed during the election campaign.
15 January 2026
Campaign monitoring: BNP rolling out centralised system
The BNP has intensified preparations for the upcoming election, rolling out a centralised system of instructions, monitoring and training aimed at tightening control over grassroots campaigning and candidate activities.
14 January 2026
BNP pledges ‘Family Card’ and jobs to empower women
With the general election knocking at the door, the BNP is seeking to attract female voters by pledging to introduce a “Family Card” that would provide women with cash assistance and essential items.
13 January 2026
BNP struggles to rein in rebels
Despite repeated warnings from the BNP, most rebel candidates have remained in the electoral race, causing discomfort among party high-ups.
12 January 2026
Losses in student polls: Is BNP failing to connect with the youth?
With a month left before the national election, Chhatra Dal lost JnUCSU polls to Islami Chhatra Shibir
10 January 2026