About BNP

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is one of the major political parties in Bangladesh, founded in 1978 by former President Ziaur Rahman. The current Prime Minister of Bangladesh is Tarique Rahman, who is also the Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He assumed office on 17 February 2026 after the BNP won the 2026 parliamentary election. The party is generally described as center-right and nationalist, with policies emphasizing national sovereignty, a market-oriented economy, national security, and social welfare.

The BNP has governed Bangladesh on multiple occasions and has played a significant role in the country’s political history. Begum Khaleda Zia was a prominent leader of the party, served as prime minister of Bangladesh twice, and has remained one of the country’s most influential political figures.

BNP supporters and activists, including expatriate Bangladeshis living in Europe, have expressed concerns about political developments, legislation, public security, human rights, and law and order in Bangladesh. BNP-affiliated expatriate groups have also organized demonstrations and political activities abroad to raise awareness of their concerns regarding the political situation in Bangladesh.

The BNP continues to represent a significant segment of Bangladesh’s political landscape, with supporters both within Bangladesh and among the Bangladeshi diaspora worldwide