Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Bangladesh Nationalist Party is one of the major centre-right to right-wing political parties in Bangladesh. The party was founded on 1 September 1978 by the then President Ziaur Rahman. Earlier, on 30 April 1977, Ziaur Rahman introduced a 19-point programme with the aim of civilianizing his rule. Later, when he decided to contest in the presidential election, the Nationalist Democratic Party (Jagodal) was formed under his leadership. The coordinator of this party was Abdus Sattar. Quotes Every citizen of Bangladesh will enjoy equal rights in all spheres—this is the policy of BNP, this is the politics of BNP. Our party believes that party, opinion, and religion belong to individuals, but the state belongs to all. Religion belongs to individuals, but the right to security belongs to everyone. Tarique Rahman. Statement delivered on 20 September 2024 at a greeting event with representatives of the Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami. Bangladeshi nationalism, faith in Allah, “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim,” and the establishment of a justice-based society—these ideals formed the foundation of BNP. At the same time, BNP has encouraged private ownership and moved towards a free-market economy. The party still stands on these core principles. Senior BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain. We are neither right-wing nor left-wing. Those to our right are right-wing, and those to our left are left-wing. Our position lies between the right and the left. Our position is at the centre, and we are the centre of politics in this country. Khaleda Zia. Written on the occasion of BNP’s founding anniversary in 2015. External links Category:Politics of Bangladesh