Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
Bangladesh emerges as an imperative geopolitical hub in Asia
by Md. Delwar Hossain In the course of a shifting global political landscape, Bangladesh is increasingly being viewed as a significant geopolitical hub in Asia, with major regional and global powers seeking closer ties with Dhaka. Following the ousting of…
New Government Pledges ‘Bangladesh First’ Foreign Policy, Emphasizing Sovereignty
by Asif Showkat Kallol The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) administration that took power after its landslide election victory this month has declared that the country’s diplomacy will now be guided by an explicit ‘Bangladesh First’ doctrine, placing national interest, sovereignty,…
BNP enforces ‘one family, one candidate’ rule for women’s seats
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to enforce a ‘one family, one candidate’ policy in the allocation of women’s reserved seats in the country’s 13th parliament, a move party leaders say is aimed…
Bangladesh Moves to Delay LDC Graduation Amid Warnings over Structural Vulnerabilities
by Asif Showkat Kollol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has formally begun efforts to seek a three-year postponement of its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, reopening a debate over whether the country is better served by delay or by confronting the risks…
Can BNP’s Tarique Rahman Regime in Dhaka Turn Friendly to India?
As Bangladesh has constituted a new government under the leadership of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after a largely fair and peaceful national election on 12 February 2026, the people of eastern India (the region virtually embraces the poverty stricken country…
Tarique Rahman Inherits Post-Revolution Ruins: The ‘Winner’s Curse’ Looming Ahead
By Sakhawat Kawsar (Dhaka Bureau) Following a landslide electoral victory, Tarique Rahman is set to ascend to the pinnacle of power in Bangladesh. However, like many historic leaders before him, he faces a striking paradox: an absolute mandate often…
Bangladesh’s Post-Election Reckoning: A Landslide Victory, Wary Neighbours and the Legacy of July
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has entered a decisive new phase following the 12 February 2026 general election, which delivered an overwhelming parliamentary majority to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), ending over a decade and a half of…
BNP Returns to Power After Two Decades: Tarique Rahman to be the New Prime Minister
In a historic political shift in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is returning to state power after a long 20-year hiatus. Following a landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on Thursday (February 12), the party is…
Bangladesh election reshapes political order as BNP heads towards sweeping victory
by Asif Showkat Kallol ( Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election has taken place against the backdrop of political upheaval and historic realignment, with early results indicating that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to secure a commanding majority…
Final Farewell to Khaleda Zia Amid Unprecedented Respect and Love
The people of Bangladesh have bid a final farewell to former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia with unprecedented respect and love. She was laid to rest with full state honors beside the grave of…
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