Local BNP leaders accused of extortion in Netrokona

Complaint submitted to party chairman
12 January 2026, 21:37 PM

Aftermath of Jamaat ties: NCP failing to bring back leaders who left

Leaders, who recently resigned from NCP in protest against the party’s alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, are standing firm on their decision, rejecting recent overtures from the party leadership to bring them back into the fold.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

EC restores candidacy of 58 more

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday reinstated the candidacy of 58 more aspirants, including Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna, clearing the way for them to contest the upcoming 13th general election.
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Prelude to BNP's manifesto

Tarique Rahman's speech about his 'plan'
11 January 2026, 13:48 PM

‘A particular party being favoured ahead of polls’

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam yesterday expressed concern about whether a level playing field exists ahead of the upcoming election.
11 January 2026, 04:07 AM

Mob rule, shrinking freedom mark post-July politics: Speakers tell policy dialogue

Mob violence, state inaction, and growing self-censorship have emerged as defining features of the post-July political landscape, speakers said yesterday, warning that the rule of law has weakened rather than improved since the uprising.
11 January 2026, 03:35 AM

Vengeance brings disaster, dialogue is the way

Sustaining the democratic process and ensuring accountability at every level, at any cost, is essential to bringing meaningful changes to the country, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday
11 January 2026, 00:00 AM

11 parties ‘close to reaching seat-sharing deal’

After nearly three months of talks, alliance leaders say they are now cautiously optimistic about reaching an understanding across all 300 constituencies.
11 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Desired level playing field absent for fair election: IAB chief

Confidence yet to be restored as Hadi’s main killer remains at large, says Rezaul Karim
10 January 2026, 21:09 PM

Narsingdi Chhatra League leader arrested at Dhaka airport, family claims

He has six cases filed against him, police sources say
10 January 2026, 19:42 PM

Tarique now BNP chairman

Tarique Rahman has formally assumed the post of BNP chairman in line with the party’s constitution, marking a historic generational shift in its leadership.
10 January 2026, 00:00 AM

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, 00:00 AM

Withdraw nomination before deadline, or face action: BNP to rebel candidates

Party leader Nazrul Islam Khan urges respect for party’s decision
9 January 2026, 21:53 PM

Shibir sweeps JnUCSU too

The results of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) and hall students’ union elections were officially announced yesterday, with the Islami Chhatra Shibir and Chhatri Sangstha-backed panel “Odommo Jobian Oikya” winning most posts, including the top three positions.
9 January 2026, 05:04 AM

BNP planning clampdown on defiant grassroots

The BNP is closely monitoring grassroots leaders who oppose supporting the party’s nominees, and it is collecting their information for taking action against them.
9 January 2026, 03:32 AM

Jamaat reconstitutes election management committee

Maulana ATM Masum named convener, Abdul Halim member secretary
8 January 2026, 14:10 PM

'I’m wearing a bulletproof jacket. I don’t know what might happen at any time'

BNP's Gopalganj-3 candidate publicly raises security concerns
8 January 2026, 14:07 PM

Killing of Musabbir meant to destabilise interim govt: Fakhrul

BNP leader says criminals exploiting post-uprising situation to create chaos
8 January 2026, 12:42 PM

BNP's 24-hour ultimatum to arrest Musabbir’s killers

Slain former Swechchhasebak Dal leader’s janaza held in Nayapaltan
8 January 2026, 11:06 AM

‘Musabbir murder part of isolated incidents to disrupt election’

Salahuddin says parties have reached a point of commitment to ensure fair polls
8 January 2026, 09:21 AM