Bangladesh’s ruling BNP said future ties with India depend on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty aligned with Dhaka’s needs. The party urged immediate negotiations as the 1996 agreement nears expiry, while debates continue over Bangladesh’s proposed Padma Barrage project
A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, Shafiqur Rahman, was injured in a shooting in Dhaka’s Kalabagan, amid post-election violence following Tarique Rahman’s government formation. Human Rights Support Society reports widespread injuries and property damage nationwide
Following Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary elections, the Tarique Rahman-led BNP formed a cabinet where 70% of ministers are businesspersons. Transparency International Bangladesh warned of potential conflicts of interest, noting that most MPs, especially from BNP, are also millionaires
Tarique Rahman was elected Leader of the BNP Parliamentary Party, positioning him to become Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister. BNP MPs took their oaths at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, while skipping the Constitution Reform Council procedure
Ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 elections, clashes erupted between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami workers in Dhaka and Cumilla, leaving several injured. Political tensions escalated amid campaign disputes, vandalism, and allegations of intimidation, reflecting a volatile pre-election environment under the interim government
Bangladesh’s BNP urged the Election Commission to act with complete impartiality ahead of the February 12 general elections, raising concerns over postal ballots, alleged code violations and bias, while the CEC defended the commission’s neutrality and sought cooperation for a fair, inclusive poll
Bangladesh announced three days of state mourning and a one-day holiday for Khaleda Zia’s funeral. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus urged citizens to maintain discipline during the Namaz-e-Janaza, honoring the former three-time prime minister and BNP chief who passed away at 80
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh on Thursday after more than 17 years in self-exile in the UK. Seen as a prime ministerial contender ahead of February elections, his homecoming is viewed as a defining moment in Bangladesh politics
Khaleda Zia’s planned transfer to London for advanced treatment has been delayed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka. The critically ill former Bangladesh PM remains in Evercare Hospital as BNP leaders and family prepare for her travel
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh’s BNP, plans to return from London as his mother, former PM Khaleda Zia, remains critically ill on ventilation. Security around her Dhaka hospital has been tightened amid heightened political and electoral developments
