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.

September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018

PM's speech disappointed the nation: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said that the government is not eager to arrange the next general election in a free, fair and inclusive manner.

August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018

EVMs will create scope for digital vote rigging

Strongly opposing the Election Commission's move to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the next general election, BNP yesterday claimed that Awami League is now “depending on machine, after losing confidence in people”.

August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018

BNP rally in Dhaka Sept 1 marking 40th founding anniversary

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announces that the party will hold a rally in Dhaka on September 1, marking its 40th founding anniversary.

August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018

Next polls a big challenge for AL: BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that the upcoming general election would be a great challenge for the ruling Awami League, not for BNP.

August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018

BNP wants punishment of real culprits, says Fakhrul

BNP yesterday said the party wants exemplary punishment of the real culprits of the August 21 grenade attack, and alleged that the government is making efforts to fulfill its desire, using the case as a political tool.

August 18, 2018
August 18, 2018

Absurd and imprudent

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's comment involving BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the August 15 carnage conspiracy is “absurd and imprudent”, said party's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday.

August 15, 2018
August 15, 2018

AL worse than 1/11 caretaker govt: BNP

BNP alleges that the incumbent government is worse than that of 1/11 army-backed caretaker government as it snatches all the basic rights of people and political parties.

August 5, 2018
August 5, 2018

‘Govt conspiring to link BNP to student movement’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says the government is hatching a conspiracy trying to implicate the party in ongoing student agitation.

July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018

BNP rejects Barisal, Rajshahi polls results, to stage demo Thursday

BNP rejects the election results of Barisal and Rajshahi city corporations and demandes reelection to the two cities.

July 27, 2018
July 27, 2018

BNP says it wants to talk election with AL

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that his party is prepared to sit with the ruling Awami League in the target of holding a free, fair and inclusive general election.