Bangladesh Nationalist Party
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, abbreviated as BNP, is a major centre to centre-right political party in Bangladesh. It was founded by the former president Ziaur Rahman in 1978, adhering the ideolog
Founder of BNP, President Ziaur Rahman
Abdus Sattar served as the country's eighth president and as the BNP's second chairperson.
Khaleda Zia served as the country's prime minister and as the BNP's third chairperson.
The party's fourth and current chairman, Tarique Rahman
A presidential election was held on 20 August 2026 to elect the 23rd president of Bangladesh. It took place following the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin, the 22nd president of Bangladesh, citing
Bangladesh Nationalist Party
…Result 1981 Abdus Sattar 14,203,958 65.5% Elected 1991 Abdur Rahman Biswas 172 65.15% Elected 2001 A. Q. M. Badruddoza Chowdhury Unopposed 100% Elected 2026 Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir 255 74.34% Elected Jatiya Sangsad elections Election Party leader Votes % Seats +/– Position Result 1979 Ziaur Rahman…
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir 2023
Oli Ahmed, President LDP
President Mohammed Shahabuddin (right) administering the oath of Hafiz Uddin Ahmad (left) as Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad on 12 March 2026.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir casting his vote.