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.

October 26, 2018
October 26, 2018

AL conspiring to return to power: Fakhrul

The ruling party is trying to return to power by keeping the opposition parties out of the election race, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges.

October 20, 2018
October 20, 2018

Rift in EC is a national crisis: Fakhrul

Pointing out to differing opinions within the Election Commission, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says the division within the commission is a national crisis.

October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018

No BNP men involved in August 21 grenade attack: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir claims that his party men were not involved in the August 21 grenade attack and said “Awami League is the beneficiary of the saga”.

October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018

'Govt has deceived editors'

BNP yesterday slammed the government for formulating the much-debated Digital Security Act, saying the law's enactment reflected the government's intention to fortify its “illegitimate rule” and curb freedom of speech.

October 6, 2018
October 6, 2018

Khaleda’s treatment: Our desire not fulfilled, says Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expresses his dissatisfaction over the treatment process of the party chairperson Khaleda Zia at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.

October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018

Fakhrul, 6 other BNP leaders get bail from HC

Seven top BNP leaders, including its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, yesterday secured anticipatory bail from the High Court in a criminal case filed for allegedly “provoking people against the state”.

October 3, 2018
October 3, 2018

BNP in Run-up to Polls: Case-spree hints at a rough ride

The case filing spree that resumes after about three years' gap is making BNP leaders rethink strategies as they fear the days before the national elections will not be smooth for them.

September 14, 2018
September 14, 2018

BNP wants UN's effective role in polls

The BNP yesterday told the UN that it wants the global body to play an effective role to help hold the upcoming parliamentary elections in Bangladesh in a free and fair manner.

September 9, 2018
September 9, 2018

BNP ready to make sacrifices for nat'l unity

The BNP is ready to go to any lengths to forge a greater national unity against the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance ahead of the December election.

September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018

Decision to try Khaleda at old Dhaka central jail unconstitutional: BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that the decision to try BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at the old Dhaka central jail in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case is contrary to the country’s constitution.