BNP, Nilphamari (বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী দল, নীলফামারী )

The Political Party Ideologically, the party has professed Bangladeshi nationalism, and free market economic policies, including freedom of speech and press.

Founded in 1978 by Lieutenant General (retd) Ziaur Rahman, the Seventh President of Bangladesh, the party has evolved into one of the most powerful and influential political entities in South Asia. The BNP was established by President Zia to provide a political platform for him after his assumption of power during Bangladesh's volatile period that resulted from the coup and counter coup during 197  ...