The warning was issued by National Citizen Party leader Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, who served as an adviser in the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, whose 18-month tenure saw targeted attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, by mobs.

‘No one can beat us in violence, we proved it during July uprising’: Bangladesh students’ party warns PM’s BNP

In a recent interview from exile in India, former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina warned that the country risks returning to the "dark days" of extremist influence seen under past BNP rule. She also vowed to return "very soon" once democratic rights are restored.

Sheikh Hasina warns Bangladesh risks return to ‘dark days’, vows comeback

Rahman requested citizens to exercise their right to vote and expressed confidence in the victory of the BNP in the general elections of 2026. Soon after casting his vote, he stated that if voted to power, the BNP would prioritise law and order.

Who is Tarique Rahman? The 'Dark Prince' and front-runner for Bangladesh PM post

Bangladesh political turmoil: Call for early elections heats up as Yunus government delays persist

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has demanded the cancellation of agreements signed with India over the past 15 years under deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.

India-Bangladesh ties after Sheikh Hasina: BNP leader wants all agreements signed under Hasina cancelled

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed the opposition party - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) - for making saree, a classic Indian garment, a matter of politics.

Bangladesh PM dares opposition amidst anti-India campaign: 'Burn your wives' Indian sarees'

A Bangladesh court sentenced the country's exiled opposition leader and his wife in absentia over corruption charges on Wednesday, the news agency AFP reported citing lawyers.

Tarique Rahman: Bangladesh's exiled opposition leader sentenced in absentia for graft

The capital city of Bangladesh continues to be roiled with demonstrations by the supporters of the Opposition - Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The US has now expressed concerns over the instability and political violence in the country.

Bangladesh continues to be roiled in protests, US issues statement

Bangladesh's opposition parties led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) staged multiple public meetings at several places across Bangladesh as they continued their combined efforts to press Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and announce fresh elections at the earliest.

Bangladesh: Opposition holds multiple protests, demands PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation

The police on Friday arrested two main opposition leaders of Bangladesh, a day before the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) had planned a rally to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Police arrest top opposition leaders of Bangladesh, ahead of rally to demand PM's resignation

A Bangladeshi opposition leader was sentenced to three years in prison for allegedly giving death threats to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at an event last year. A Chittagong court awarded in absentia the prison sentence to Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury, the vice-chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Bangladesh opposition leader jailed over alleged death threats to Prime Minister

Jailed former prime minister Khaleda Zia is trapped between life and death as her health has massively deteriorated over the last week due to unhealthy environment, according to her Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's health massively deteriorated: BNP

Bangladesh politics on Monday took a dramatic turn with four lawmakers-elect of the Opposition BNP taking oath on the last day of the 90-day constitutional deadline after jailed ex-premier Khaleda Zia's party overnight changed its decision to stay away from parliament over alleged irregularities in the December 30 elections.

Four Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmakers take oath at last moment

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who won a historic fourth term, becoming the country's longest-serving leader, has indicated that she will retire after the current term to promote young leaders, according to a media report.

Bangladesh PM Hasina wants to retire to make way for young leaders

Hasina won a third straight term in Sunday's election, with alliance led by her Awami League winning 287 of the 298 seats for which results had been declared, the Election Commission said.

Bangladesh polls: Voting held in peaceful manner, says PM Hasina as election commission rejects call for re-poll

The newly elected Bangladesh lawmakers will be sworn in on January 3 at the Jatiya Sangsad here. The Parliament Secretariat confirmed the news on Tuesday, reports The Daily Star.

Bangladesh: Lawmakers to be sworn in on January 3

Thousands of campaign fliers bearing photographs of the nuclear physicist with flowing grey hair lie in piles at his home because his supporters are too frightened to put them up in public places, the 72-year-old said.

Ahead of Bangladesh vote, opposition says it faces 'a reign of terror'

Authorities suspended high-speed 3G and 4G internet services for several hours in an effort to fight what a telecoms watchdog official called the 'propaganda' fuelling unrest.

More violence and arrests of opposition activists mar Bangaldesh election

At least six people -- four from the BNP and two from the Awami League -- have been killed since the campaign started on November 8.

Bangladesh: Violent election campaign ends with opposition fearing unfair voting

Shut out by mainstream media and too scared to hustle on the streets, Bangladesh's main opposition party has been reduced to social media lobbying for votes in this week's national elections.

Silent opposition counts on viral votes in Bangladesh election

Thousands of army troops were deployed across Bangladesh on Monday to provide security and help conduct parliamentary elections on December 30, amid concerns that violence could happen.

Thousands of troops deployed in Bangladesh ahead of general elections

In a little over a week, Bangladesh will go to polls to elect a new parliament. Pitted against the Sheikh Hasina-led ruling Awami League (AL) and its various allies are the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) which had boycotted the last parliamentary elections but has cobbled a rainbow coalition under the banner of Jatiya Okiya Jote.

Bangladesh elections: A rocky road ahead for all parties

Bangladesh's politics has been more of a tussle between two women who have ruled over the country, taking turns, for nearly three decades now. Incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her arch-rival Khaleda Zia belong to families that had men fight for the cause of Bangladesh's liberation but with time the two women led separate camps to contest the general polls.

Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh's fighter Begum and former premier marred by controversies

As tension soared before the general election on December 30, Bangladesh Nationalist Party started their campaign at Gazipur district in Dhaka division on Saturday.

Bangladesh: As tension soar before general election, opposition alliance campaigns outside Dhaka