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.

July 18, 2018
July 18, 2018

PM took U-turn over quota: Fakhrul

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken a U-turn over quota, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.

July 16, 2018
July 16, 2018

‘External force’ running AL, alleges BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says the current government's activities give an impression that a 'non-political and external force' is now running the ruling party.

July 14, 2018
July 14, 2018

Cops foil meeting on Khaleda's release

Police in Dhaka foils a discussion programme on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's release.

July 12, 2018
July 12, 2018

Denying entry to Carlile not consistent with India’s democracy: BNP

BNP expresses grave concern as British lawmaker Lord Alexander Carlile, also a legal consultant to the party's imprisoned Chairperson Khaleda Zia, is denied entry into India.

July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018

BNP slams EC secy for ‘close ties with a political party’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that the Election Commission (EC) is being run by a secretary who maintains close connection with a certain political party.

July 2, 2018
July 2, 2018

Talk to quota reformists, free arrestees: BNP

BNP today calls upon the government to talk to the quota reformists for a peaceful resolution to their demands and free their arrested leaders and activists.

June 1, 2018
June 1, 2018

Prepare for resisting repression: Fakhrul

Describing the country's prevailing situation as worse than during the Pakistan rule, BNP calls upon its party men to prepare for building a strong resistance against the government’s repression.

May 27, 2018
May 27, 2018

Nat’l unity to restore democracy: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, once again, calls for national unity to restore democracy in the country through forcing the arrangement of the upcoming general election under a neutral administration.

May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018

People murdered in the name of anti-drug drives: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that people are being killed in “crossfires” across the country in the name of anti-narcotics drives.

May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018

Credible polls cannot be held under present govt: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says no credible election can be held under the present government and that has been proved through Khulna City Corporation polls.