‘Friends yes, masters no’: BNP releases manifesto ahead of polls - what it says about its neighbours

2026-02-07 - 06:15

Bangladesh's main opposition BNP has unveiled its election manifesto, promising electoral reforms and a tougher foreign policy focused on border security and river-water sharing. The party aims for a "Bangladesh Before All" doctrine, emphasizing "equality and self-dignity" and a "Friend Yes, Master No" approach to international relations.