The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) march with banners as they join in an election campaign in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 28, 2026. File Image/Reuters After one and a half years of ...

Bhooth Bangla release date: Fans are eagerly waiting to see Akshay Kumar return to the horror comedy genre with Bhooth Bangla. In January, the makers, Balaji Motion Pictures, announced that the film ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman gestures during an interview with Reuters ahead of the national ...

Across universities in Bangladesh and beyond, student politics is once again at the centre of contentious debate. Longstanding tensions over the role of party-aligned organisations on campus have ...

DHAKA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Bangladesh’s leading prime ministerial contender, Tarique Rahman, on Friday rejected a proposal from his main rival for a unity government after elections next week, saying ...

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, son of late former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has released its manifesto for the upcoming national election scheduled for February 12.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

As Bangladesh heads into crucial elections on February 12, political fault lines are sharper than ever as identity politics, youth movements, and shifting alliances have turned the transition into a ...

Bangladesh U19 cricket team alleges unfair treatment by ICC after World Cup exit, citing sudden schedule changes and exhausting travel. BCB paid for internal flights to reduce fatigue, but claims ICC ...

The narrative around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues to evolve, with fresh uncertainty surrounding Pakistan’s participation. The latest developments indicate that Bangladesh could be ...

BCB reinstates Nazmul Islam days after Bangladesh’s exit from T20 World Cup 2026 and ICC replacement by Scotland. Full details inside. BCB reinstated Nazmul Islam days after Bangladesh were replaced ...