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The latest news and top stories on Bangladesh Nationalist Party. A prominent Bangladesh-based political party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was founded on 1 September 1978 by President Ziaur Rahman. Headquartered in Dhaka, its primary mission is to foster national unity, economic development and democratic advancement based on Bangladeshi nationalism. The BNP has been a dominant force in the nation’s politics, winning several elections and contributing to the restoration of parliamentary democracy. Its activities focus on political engagement, economic reforms and public welfare initiatives, including expanding education and promoting female schooling.

A protester reacts to the camera near the offices of the Prothom Alo newspaper, which were set on fire by angry protesters in Dhaka on Friday. Photo: AP

Bangladesh

Violence erupts in Bangladesh after shot leader of youth uprising dies

Sharif Osman Hadi was attacked by assailants in Dhaka and airlifted to a hospital in the city state, where he succumbed to his injuries.

19 Dec 2025 - 6:11PMvideocam

Bangladesh

Bangladesh to airlift injured uprising leader to Singapore after shooting

15 Dec 2025 - 11:03PMvideocam

India

Are India and Bangladesh sidestepping Hasina’s exile to improve frayed ties?

12 Dec 2025 - 6:03PMvideocam

Bangladesh

Why a leading party in Bangladesh is facing uncertainty as election looms

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s leadership crisis threatens to undermine its advantage ahead of the February election, analysts say.

8 Dec 2025 - 9:01PM

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Bangladesh mass grave from 2024 uprising exhumed with UN support

The UN says up to 1,400 people were killed in the crackdowns, forming the basis for the former prime minister’s conviction for crimes against humanity.

7 Dec 2025 - 10:54PM

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‘Utmost inspiration’: Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia in ‘very critical’ condition

Zia was jailed for corruption in 2018 under Sheikh Hasina’s government, which also barred her from travelling abroad for medical treatment.

29 Nov 2025 - 4:03PM

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Can a single vote save Bangladesh from a return to authoritarianism?

Analysts question if the July Charter championed by Muhammad Yunus can overcome Dhaka’s ‘winner-takes-all’ political culture.

22 Nov 2025 - 3:30PMvideocam

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Justice or chaos? Bangladesh on edge as Hasina verdict looms

The verdict on Monday could pile pressure on the interim administration as it seeks to reform the country ahead of next year’s election.

17 Nov 2025 - 2:36PMvideocam

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Bangladesh political violence kills 281 since Hasina’s fall

A Dhaka-based human rights group said many people had fallen victim to extortion by political parties regardless of their financial or social standing.

2 Nov 2025 - 7:20PM

Bangladesh

Bangladesh grapples with political fragmentation ahead of key election

Conflicting demands over proportional representation, which requires constitutional reform, have put the interim government in a dilemma.

30 Sep 2025 - 6:29PM

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Bangladesh sets February election date

The announcement of the parliamentary election comes a year after the uprising that ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

6 Aug 2025 - 9:12AMvideocam

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Bangladesh protest victim, witness gives evidence in ex-PM Hasina trial

Khokon Chandra Barman’s face was ripped apart by gunshot during the protests last year. He lost his left eye the same day Hasina fled by helicopter.

3 Aug 2025 - 9:54PM

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More violence in store? Bangladesh student clashes expose political fault lines

Worries that the country may face more violence have grown since student leader Nahid Islam floated the prospect of another march.

18 Jul 2025 - 4:31PM

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Bangladesh violence leaves at least 4 dead as political turmoil persists

Security forces clashed with supporters of the toppled prime minister, highlighting deep political divisions in the country.

17 Jul 2025 - 12:45PMvideocam

Security forces patrol a street following a clash in Bangladesh’s Gopalganj district on July 16. Photo: Reuters

India

‘Warmth gone’: Bangladesh-India ties under ‘intense strain’ amid China pivot

A year after anti-Hasina protests, Dhaka, Beijing and Islamabad deepen engagement, sparking worry in New Delhi.

8 Jul 2025 - 1:05PMvideocam

Indian right-wing activists burn an effigy of Bangladesh’s Yunus in Amritsar last year. Photo: AFP