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.

December 10, 2018
December 10, 2018

Fakhrul bins claim of Pak embassy meeting

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has rubbished claims of meeting officials in Pakistan embassy saying it is “a despicable rumour”.

December 6, 2018
December 6, 2018

Fakhrul thanks EC

BNP says it sees a victory as the Election Commission (EC) has given back candidatures to some of its heavyweight candidates in contesting the December 30 national election.

December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018

Election commissioners should resign if can’t perform duty properly: Fakhrul

The election commissioners should resign if they fail to perform their duties properly, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.

November 30, 2018
November 30, 2018

AL won’t win 30 seats in fair polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that ruling Awami League will not win more than 30 seats in a free and fair election.

November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018

HC verdict reflects govt’s intention: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised the High Court order that stops the path of the convicts with more than two years in jail from participating in the election.

November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018

Back-up kept in almost all seats

The BNP picked two candidates each for almost every constituency as it started handing out nomination letters to aspirants for 240 seats yesterday.

November 26, 2018
November 26, 2018

Fakhrul breaks down in tears

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir breaks down in tears remembering the party Chief Khaleda Zia as he begins handing out the party’s nomination to chosen candidates.

November 20, 2018
November 20, 2018

Transfer cops conspiring to rig polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that some police high-ups are conspiring to rig elections to ensure victory for the ruling party.

November 18, 2018
November 18, 2018

Fakhrul reacts to Quader’s objection over Tarique

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reacts to the objection raised by ruling party leader Obaidul Quader over Tarique Rahman.

November 7, 2018
November 7, 2018

Oikyafront postpones road march, to hold rally in Rajshahi Nov 9

Jatiya Oikyafront has postponed its tomorrow’s road march programme towards Rajshahi.