BNP will do whatever necessary to prevent enforced disappearances: Salahuddin

If BNP comes to power through the people’s vote, the party will do whatever is necessary to prevent and eliminate enforced disappearances in the country, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed said today (29 August). “We are fighting for democracy to ensure that no one faces enforced disappearance in the future. As a political activist, […]

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Emergency Powers Must Be Debated in Parliament, Not Misused Politically : BNP’s Salahuddin

Dhaka, July 7 — BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has called for a thorough parliamentary debate on reforming Bangladesh’s emergency powers, stressing the need to amend Article 141 of the Constitution to prevent its political misuse. Speaking after the 10th session of the National Consensus Commission, Salahuddin stated that major political parties have reached […]

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‘Unrealistic to Hold Local Polls Under Interim Govt’: BNP’s Salahuddin

By Masum Billah Dhaka, 2 July 2025 —Bangladesh Nationalist Party- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has dismissed the proposal to hold local government elections under an interim government as “unrealistic”, citing the staggered terms of various local bodies across the country. Speaking to reporters following a meeting of the National Consensus Commission (NCC), Salahuddin […]

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BNP Supports 10-Year Cap for Prime Minister, Rejects NCC Proposal in Any Form: Salahuddin

By Masum Billah Dhaka, 25 June 2025 — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has endorsed the proposal to limit an individual’s tenure as Prime Minister to a maximum of 10 years over their lifetime, but firmly rejected any version of the proposed National Constitutional Council (NCC), calling it an attempt to erode the authority of […]

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BNP Rejects Proposal for National Constitutional Council over Accountability Concerns: Salahuddin

By Masum Billah Dhaka, 18 June — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has opposed the formation of the proposed National Constitutional Council (NCC), citing fundamental concerns over its lack of accountability, senior party leader Salahuddin Ahmed said Tuesday. Speaking to journalists following the ongoing second phase of dialogue between the National Consensus Commission and political […]

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Consensus reached over raising women seats in parliament to 100, amending Article 70 of Constitution: Salahuddin Ahmed

Masum Billah | Dhaka | 17 June 2025 In a significant development toward parliamentary and constitutional reforms, Bangladesh’s major political parties have reached a consensus on two key issues: increasing the number of reserved seats for women in parliament from 50 to 100, and amending the controversial Article 70 of the Constitution. BNP Standing Committee […]

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Consensus Panel Delayed, But December Election Still Feasible: BNP’s Salahuddin

Dhaka : The National Consensus Commission has already consumed sufficient time and it is still possible to hold the national election by December this year, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said today (2 June). “I believe they are sincere — but they have wasted a significant amount of time. “We’ve given our detailed opinion […]

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