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

From friction to accord; BNP's 'alliance' finds its footing

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- What began as a tense standoff over seat sharing between the BNP and its allies is now giving way to cautious optimism, as leaders are signalling that a breakthrough has been reached... Read More

Seat-Sharing Puzzle: BNP faces uphill task to reach amicable deal with allies

Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- BNP is facing an uphill task to reach an amicable understanding with its political allies and calm their anger over seat sharing after announcing its own candidates in 272 constituen... Read More

BNP moves to finalise seat sharing as alliance friction grows

, Dec. 9 -- Amid growing dissatisfaction among alliance partners over BNP's unilateral announcement of candidates without any discussion, the party has decided to finalise seat sharing soon with its p... Read More

BASA calls for independent administrative service commission to safeguard bureaucracy

, Nov. 28 -- Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) has expressed concern that the neutrality, efficiency and public trust in the country's administration are being undermined by various... Read More

BNP may drop disputed nominees amid growing internal rifts

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Concerned by internal rifts in several districts following the announcement of its initial candidates for 237 seats, BNP is now considering dropping controversial and heavily dispute... Read More

Frustration deepens in BNP allies as seat-sharing talks stall ahead of election

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Almost three weeks after the BNP unveiled its list of potential contenders for 236 constituencies, a quiet unease is spreading among the party's allies. What began as hopeful indica... Read More

BNP weighing review of 'controversial' nominations amid grassroots unrest

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Facing mounting internal pressure after widespread protests, resentment and clashes across several districts over its list of 237 election candidates, the BNP high command is now con... Read More

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