BNP slams LPG price hike as illogical, anti-people
Bangladesh Nationalist Party has strongly protested the rise in the price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder, describing it as a completely 鈥榠llogical and anti-people鈥� decision.
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BNP for free health care聽for all
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday announced proposals for health sector reform to ensure the right to free healthcare for all in the light of universal health coverage.
Enam Ahmed Chowdhury dies
Enam Ahmed Chowdhury, former chairman of the Privatisation Commission has passed away at the age of 87...
Delays in polls could allow fascism to return: Tarique
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, on Sunday said that delaying elections and prolonged discussions on reforms could allow the ousted dictatorship to return.
Three-member BNP delegation to attend US National Prayer Breakfast
A three-member delegation of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, including the party鈥檚 acting chairman Tarique Rahman鈥檚 daughter Zaima Rahman, is set to attend the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC in the United States...
One killed in Cumilla BNP factional clash
A leader of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal was killed and five others were injured as two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party clashed over establishing supremacy at Nangalkot upazila in Cumilla on Saturday.
Extrajudicial killing reminds聽us of AL fascism: BNP
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday condemned and protested at the alleged extrajudicial killing of a Juba Dal leader in Comilla.
BNP, allies agree on elections聽by 2025
Bangladesh Nationalist Party and allies, the 12-party alliance and Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam, on Friday reached consensus, calling for holding national elections by 2025 after completing minimum necessary reforms.
BNP wants fair election for people鈥檚 choice: Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman said that his party was expecting a credible national election in Bangladesh through which people would decide who should look after them for the next five years.
Fakhrul holds meeting with US envoy Tracey Ann Jacobson
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir met with ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, charge d鈥檃ffaires at the United States Embassy in Dhaka, and discussed the country鈥檚 latest political situation and the upcoming election...
Educational instts heavily influenced by Jamaat: BNP
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday alleged that educational institutions in the country, including major universities, have become heavily influenced by the Jamaat-e-Islami in recent months.
20 injured in BNP factional clash in Feni
At least 20 people were injured in a clash between two groups of Bangladesh Nationalist Party in Feni鈥檚 Dagonbhuiya over the distribution of winter clothes.
BNP to form inclusive govt, if elected, says Tarique
Acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said that his party, if voted to power in next election, would form government taking those, who were oppressed during...
BNP, IAB agree on quick election, political unity
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the Islami Andolan Bangladesh on Monday reached a consensus on national elections in the shortest possible time after completing necessary minimum reforms and...
HACKING TRADER: Five of six arrested linked to BNP: police
At least five people out of the six arrested in connection with the hacking of a trader on Elephant Road in the capital Dhaka on January 10 had links to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party politics, police officials said.
Gap between BNP, student leaders not expected: Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh interim government law adviser Asif Nazrul said that there should be no distance or misunderstanding between Bangladesh Nationalist Party and the student leaders or the forces of the mass uprising.
Hold election soon to return country鈥檚 ownership to people: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday called for the holding of general elections soon, emphasising the need for returning the country鈥檚 ownership to the people.
Tarique against state support for new party
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman welcomed the move by the students, who led last year鈥檚 uprising to form a political party, but warned that it would disappoint the people if it was...
Khaleda Zia discharged from London hospital
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia, who had been receiving treatment at a London clinic for various health conditions, was discharged on Friday night...
BNP says it鈥檚 worst victim of Jan 11
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Mirza Abbas on Friday said that the BNP was the worst victim of the January 11, 2007 events, rejecting claims that the party was attempting to provoke a repeat of the 1/11 political crisis.
Khaleda likely to be discharged from London Clinic
After 17 days of intensive medical observation, Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia is likely to go to her son Tarique Rahman鈥檚 residence on Friday evening, as she may be discharged from the London Clinic, UK.
BNP鈥檚 neutral govt demand sign of another Jan-11: Nahid
Information adviser Nahid Islam on Thursday said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir鈥檚 statement regarding the need for a neutral government indicated that they wanted another 1/11 government.
Election delay to cause rise of 3rd force: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday warned that if the elections were delayed, other forces would rise and rob people of their aspirations.
Interim govt needs聽time for bringing change: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged all to be patient and to allow the interim government minimum necessary time to bring about changes.
Tarique says BNP needs honest, idealist people
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged the party leaders to remain united, work hard, be honest and hold strong principles in order to build the country鈥檚 future.
HC overturns Giasuddin Al Mamun鈥檚聽10-year jail term
The High Court on Monday overturned a 10-year jail sentence handed down to businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun by a lower court on July 7, 2007, for possessing illegal arms during the military-controlled caretaker government regime.
Next election will not be easy for BNP: Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday instructed the party leaders and activists to gain the confidence of people, saying that the next general elections would not be easy for the BNP.
13th Amendment review hearing deferred to February 9
The Appellate Division has deferred the scheduled hearing of a review petition filed challenging the cancellation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which introduced the caretaker government system, to February 9 next...
BNP pays homage to Zia on his birth anniversary
The BNP paid homage to its founder and former President Ziaur Rahman on Sunday on the occasion of his 89th birth anniversary.
BNP demands withdrawal of addl VAT, SD
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday demanded immediate withdrawal of value added tax and supplementary duty increased on more than 100 products.