It can be argued that BNP is not opposed to reform.
BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan today said that the party is not against reforms but is, in fact, committed to the process of reform
Salahuddin expressed concern that the law creates ample scope for misuse
Frustrated as the chief adviser has yet to clearly specify when the election will be held, the BNP is making preparations to take to the streets with a demand for polls by December.
BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas today dismissed the notion of a "second independence", asserting that such claims undermine the historic Liberation War of 1971
BNP’s adversarial politics hurts more because it was expected to lead a new culture of politics.
The party submitted its opinions on reform proposals today to the Consensus Commission
Since the fall of the Awami League regime in August last year, the BNP has been plagued by clashes between party factions, leading to the deaths of at least 43 leaders and activists.
BNP leaders believe that the government is trying to cater to the interests of multiple political groups, which may explain the conflicting statements.
The BNP yesterday demanded that the interim government arrange the next national election by August this year in the country’s best interest.
The BNP wants the national election by the middle of this year and local government polls afterwards.
BNP will not form a unilateral government even if the party wins 200 seats in the next parliamentary election, said BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday.
The video of his statement quickly went viral on social media. The video was reportedly removed last night
The BNP and its like-minded parties have firmly opposed plans to hold local government elections before the national polls.
Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive
The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties
The BNP yesterday demanded public disclosure of all the power and energy sector agreements made by the ousted Awami League government.
Unresolved issues, including delays in declaring a polls roadmap and resolving politically motivated cases, are creating a distance between the BNP and the interim government.
It is often said that patience pays off. For BNP, 2024 is the year its 17 years of perseverance started showing signs of bearing fruit.
