Campaign for Bangladesh's 13th Jatiya Sangsad election formally kicks off, 1st since Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Jan 22, 2026

The election is scheduled for February 12, 2026, with nearly 2,000 candidates contesting 300 parliamentary seats. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are...

As Bangladesh simmers after violent riot, former PM Khaleed Zia's son to return home on Dec 25

Dec 19, 2025

The BNP is making special arrangements to mark Tarique Rahman's return as he is expected to play a major role in the party's campaign...

Bangladesh unrest: Conspiracy to destabilise upcoming national election, says BNP

Dec 19, 2025

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claims that the recent unrest, including attacks on newspaper offices and other establishments, is a conspiracy to destabilise the...

"BNP is a party of terrorists": Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Oct 31, 2023

"BNP does not want an election; they want to create an unusual situation. BNP is a party of terrorists," PM Hasina declared during a...

Sheikh Hasina re-elected for fifth term in Bangladesh

Jan 07, 2024

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won the re-election for a fifth term in the national election that were conducted on Sunday amidst the boycott...

"Election has to be free, fair and acceptable": BNP VC on impending polls in Bangladesh

Jan 01, 2025

The former President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry also urged the current government, led by Muhammad Yunus, to consult...