BNP for proactive role of Asian, western nations to fix Rohingya crisis

 Stating that Rohingyas are becoming a big burden for Bangladesh, BNP on Thursday said the repartition of Myanmar's displaced citizens will not be possible without a proactive role of the international community, especially that of the influential Asian and western countries.  Speaking at a press conference, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul

BNP turns down EC’s move to use EVMs up to 150 seats

BNP on Wednesday turned down the Election Commission's (EC's) decision to use the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in up to 150 seats in the next general election, saying the move was taken as per the government's desire to help it retain power. Speaking at a press conference at BNP's Nayapaltan central

Won’t let sacrifices of slain leaders go in vain: BNP

Stating that their party has initiated a fresh movement across the country, including at rural level, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said their party will not let the sacrifices of its slain leaders and the tears of their families go in vain.  "We launched a fresh movement

PM blames BNP-Jamaat govt for August 21 carnage

 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said that the August 21 grenade attack was carried out with direct patronisation of then BNP-Jammat government to kill her and wipe out the top leadership of her Awami League party 18 years ago.  "Without having any government patronisation, this kind of heinous attack could

None can assume power thru intrigue, killing Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today warned the BNP leaders that none can assume power through conspiracy and killing.  “You (BNP leaders) can kill someone by hatching plots but will not be able to assume power,” he said while addressing a discussion titled “Mourning of Father, Strength of Daughter: Indomitable

BNP blames corruption for soaring prices of essentials

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the prices of essentials are going up alarmingly due to the government's 'corruption' and 'mismanagement'."The management of the essential consumer goods market is held hostage by a syndicate of some corrupt businessmen who are beneficiaries of the illegitimate government,"

BNP supports left alliance’s hartal on Aug 25

BNP on Wednesday extended its support to a half-day hartal to be enforced by Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) across the country on August 25 protesting the price hike of daily essentials, fuel and fertiliser as well as transport fares. Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the announcement at a

BNP renews call for Khaleda’s unconditional release

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday renewed their party's demand for the unconditional release of Khaleda Zia for the sake of democracy. Speaking at a doa mahfil at BNP's Nayapaltan central office, he also said Khaleda Zia and democracy are inseparably linked. "She struggled to restore democracy throughout her