BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Political parties should’ve been consulted

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed strong reservations regarding the government’s decision in principle to provide a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Rakhine state.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.

Why would anyone want to repeat December 10?

It is quite perplexing why the government seems set to repeat the measures that led to horrifying consequences between December 7 and 11 in 2022.

Ministers making conflicting remarks on Khaleda to divert focus: Fakhrul

The main purpose of various ministers’ conflicting statements about whether BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia could engage in politics was to divert attention from BNP’s ongoing movement, the party’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today.

Why different bail decisions in the same case?

Fakhrul, Abbas being denied bail for the fourth time raises concerns

Fakhrul, Abbas 'picked up by detectives', says BNP

Plainclothes men identifying themselves as law enforcers picked up BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas from their homes in Dhaka early today, claims the BNP.

BNP activists thronging Sylhet rally venue

Thousands of BNP activists have gathered on Alia Madrasa ground in Sylhet city’s Chowhatta area, hours before the rally starts.

Fakhrul’s daughter Shamaruh Mirza “Australian of the Year”

Dr Shamaruh Mirza, daughter of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has been honoured with Australia's most prestigious – “Australian of the Year” -- award.

Mirza Fakhrul Covid-19 positive again

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has tested Covid-19 positive.

March 12, 2018
March 12, 2018

Denied, BNP calls for another rally Mar 19

Denied permission for a rally, BNP has called for a fresh rally on March 19 to garner support and press for the release of their Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

March 10, 2018
March 10, 2018

Khaleda jailed with an ‘evil design’: Fakhrul

BNP alleges that its Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been put in jail as part of an 'evil design' of the government to hold another lopsided election to hang on to power.

March 10, 2018
March 10, 2018

Rules bent to keep Khaleda behind bars

The BNP yesterday alleged that the government jailed Khaleda Zia to keep the party away from the next parliamentary election.

March 8, 2018
March 8, 2018

Stay united, continue movement peacefully

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has asked the party men to stay united and continue the ongoing movement peacefully, said party leaders who met her at jail yesterday.

March 3, 2018
March 3, 2018

Attack on Zafar Iqbal a plot to catch fish in troubled water: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that the attack on renowned writer Muhammad Zafar Iqbal is a part of “plan to catch fish in troubled water”.

March 3, 2018
March 3, 2018

BNP leaders to sit this afternoon

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir convenes a meeting with its party leaders this afternoon to analyse the current political situation and decide their next course of action.

March 1, 2018
March 1, 2018

'Govt plotting Jan 5-style election'

The BNP has sent a letter to the United Nations, alleging that the government was hatching a blueprint for an election without Khaleda Zia, a number of BNP leaders said.

February 28, 2018
February 28, 2018

PM must not seek votes using public money

The BNP has sent a letter to the Election Commission, saying that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina must not carry out any election campaign on behalf of her party with public money.

February 24, 2018
February 24, 2018

Govt is provoking BNP to create violence: Fakhrul

BNP blames the government for “provoking the party to create a violent situation” in the country by launching attacks on their peaceful programmes.

February 21, 2018
February 21, 2018

Unite to oust fascist govt: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir calls out to the people to unite for ousting the government who is “forcefully holding the country’s power”.