The BNP’s Reign of Extortion, Occupation, Tender Manipulation, Robbery, and Looting

Less than a year into office, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has instituted a broad-daylight regime of extortion, land grabbing, and procurement rigging under administrative protection. When the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) took office in early 2026, many international partners and local citizens hoped for a fresh start. The country was promised stable governance, open institutions, and a clear return to the rule of law. However, less than eight months into its term, a concerning pattern has emerged. Across cities and rural districts alike, local party activists and affiliated groups have been increasingly linked to illegal land seiz…