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BNP govt's first three weeks reflect a drive for good governance, accountability

, March 10 -- led government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman have set a strong precedent for governance, sending a message that a new, democratic Bangladesh is moving decisively towards developmen... Read More


BNP fast-tracks cabinet plans after resounding victory

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Riding on a landslide victory in the national election, BNP has initiated preparations to form the new cabinet, setting the stage for the party's return to power after more than 19 y... Read More


BNP leaders confident of massive victory, hope to form govt after 19 years

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- BNP is confident of a massive victory and forming the next government with a clear majority after being out of power for more than 19 years, as the party enters the battle of ballots... Read More


BNP to unveil election manifesto on Friday with eight key pledges

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to roll out its election manifesto on Friday ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, outlining eight key pledges it says will guide the... Read More


Feb 12 Polls: BNP rebels cloud alliance candidates' prospects

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Though the party allocated only 17 seats to its allies in the simultaneous movement, 11 of them are now facing BNP rebel candidates, complicating the prospects for alliance contender... Read More


Tarique Rahman moves to rein in BNP's rebel candidates

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- With the BNP struggling to rein in rebel candidates despite repeated warnings and organisational efforts, party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to hold meetings with them in a l... Read More


Curtain falls on a political giant as Khaleda Zia passes into history

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- One of the iconic figures in Bangladesh's political history, BNP Chairperson and three-time former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, known as an uncompromising leader, lifelong fight... Read More


BNP enters election race with anti-fascist movement allies

Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- BNP has formed its electoral alliance largely with parties that stood by it during the anti-fascist movement, bringing together moderate democratic, left-leaning and right-leaning gr... Read More