Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Bangladesh Demands India Extradite Sheikh Hasina Following Death Sentence for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister following their death sentences for crimes against humanity during the 2023 student uprising. The foreign ministry emphasized that extradition is mandatory under the bilateral treaty between both nations, while political parties including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami criticized India for sheltering Hasina, warning that continued protection would be considered an "unfriendly" and "hostile" act.
Bangladesh Prepares for 13th Parliamentary Elections: BNP Announces Candidates with Tarique Rahman Set to Lead
Nov 04, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Bangladesh moves toward democratic transition as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announces 237 candidates for February elections, with Tarique Rahman positioned to become Prime Minister if victorious. Former PM Khaleda Zia will contest from three seats, while banned Jamaat-e-Islami returns to electoral politics following Sheikh Hasina's overthrow in August 2024. The country continues under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim leadership as it prepares for its 13th parliamentary election.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia and Son Tarique Rahman to Contest in Upcoming February Elections
Nov 03, 2025 10:51 pm CST
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh will contest in the upcoming February elections alongside her son Tarique Rahman. The 80-year-old political figure leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, considered the frontrunner following the overthrow of her longtime rival Sheikh Hasina. This marks a significant political comeback after Zia's imprisonment and subsequent release when Hasina's government fell in August 2024.
Muhammad Yunus Warns of Domestic and Foreign Interference in Upcoming Bangladesh Elections
Oct 30, 2025 09:00 am CST
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has expressed concern about potential interference in the upcoming elections from powerful forces at home and abroad. The electoral process faces significant challenges following the exclusion of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, with Yunus warning about organized propaganda and AI-generated disinformation campaigns that could undermine the democratic transition.
Bangladesh Referendum Controversy: How Pre-Election Vote Proposals Threaten February Election Timeline
Oct 29, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Bangladesh's political transition faces uncertainty as the National Consensus Commission recommends holding a referendum on implementing the July National Charter either before or during the February elections. While Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus supports the referendum process, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party opposes it, claiming it would further divide the country. This controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between political factions as Bangladesh attempts to establish a post-Hasina democratic framework.