'Bangladesh's future cannot be dictated by a "foreign-backed government" serving external interests'

Reiterating BNP’s call for holding the national election in December this year, Mirza Fakhrul Islam, the party’s secretary general, said it will not be a suitable time to hold the polls in April 2026.

"If the Chief Adviser asks us for any cooperation, we will cooperate"

In a press release issued last night, the party reiterated its proposal considering Ramadan, public exams, weather

Fakhrul said people had been hoping for an earlier election schedule

The party chief also thanked the CA for clarifying the government's position on port reforms

In a statement, the Jamaat Ameer said the nation has been reassured by this announcement

"How can this decision be made bypassing the demand of 90 percent political parties?" asks Khosru

Reforms must be visible before the election is organised, says Akhter Hossen, member secretary of the NCP

"Most political parties, and ordinary citizens we've spoken with, want the election to be held within this year by December"

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain today said that no unelected adviser or administrator will be allowed to occupy the mayor's office at Nagar Bhaban in Dhaka.

The recent remarks by Bulu and Dudu have stirred debate and criticism, particularly for their remarks, said party leaders

'Sheikh Hasina has seemingly relegated free and fair elections to the museum. After her removal, people hoped that Prof Muhammad Yunus would quickly restore their right to vote. But, the issue of the election is merely being stalled through various tactics.'

The BNP yesterday said it had expected the interim government to hold talks with parties involved in the July uprising to build a minimal national consensus before announcing the national budget.

Election Commission (EC) yesterday decided to reinstate the registration of Jamaat-e-Islami as a political party, assigning the “Daripalla” (weighing scale) as its official election symbol.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said the party will take five key steps to protect the environment if elected, aiming to build a greener, cleaner Bangladesh

Hefazat leaders said that in a Muslim-majority country, state symbols must reflect Islamic culture and religious sentiments

The BNP has decided not to confront the interim government immediately over the national election roadmap, choosing instead to observe how the situation unfolds in the coming days.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said once a level playing field is ensured, the party will be ready to participate in elections anytime.

He alleged that the government no longer respects the law, the constitution, or democratic institutions