Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Yunus-Modi meet / A ray of hope for Dhaka-Delhi ties: Fakhrul

The meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created a “ray of hope” for both countries, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday.

Voices of 1971 collaborators getting louder

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said that those who collaborated in the mass killings during the Liberation War are now speaking louder.

Fakhrul hospitalised, condition now stable

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was admitted to United Hospital this morning

Govt working to hold polls by Dec

The government has assured the BNP of working to hold the national election by December this year, the party’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday. 

If govt fails to be neutral, it cannot hold election

If the interim government fails to be neutral, it cannot hold the election, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday. Then a neutral government would be needed, he said. 

Reforms without consensus unacceptable

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said none of the reform proposals will be acceptable without the consensus of the political parties.

Elections soon in line with people's will: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said that elections will be held very soon, reflecting the will of the people

Fakhrul off to London to meet Tarique

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir left the country for London yesterday morning on a 10-day visit.

Fakhrul condemns attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star

I have fought for press freedom my entire life, he said

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

Fakhrul disappointed with Yunus' speech marking 100 days in power

In a televised address to the nation, marking 100 days of the interim government, Yunus said that the reforms may delay the election by a few months

November 18, 2024
November 18, 2024

The wrongs of past 15yrs must be righted

The Daily Star spoke to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on a host of issues ranging from elections to media freedom 

November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024

Stay alert against conspiracies: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged all to stay alert, warning that conspiracies are underway to once again plunge Bangladesh into new dangers

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

HC allows Fakhrul to place argument on ruling over 15th amendment

The bench is scheduled to hold a hearing on the constitutionality of the 15th amendment

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

President's fate: No hasty decisions, need to follow constitutional process, says Fakhrul

He made the remark while speaking to reporters after laying wreaths at the grave of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

BNP to give interim govt time to create environment for polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said they will give the interim government time to create a suitable environment for the national election

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Fakhrul to meet Yunus this afternoon

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, along with members of the party's standing committee, is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus this afternoon

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

Khaleda on her deathbed for lack of advanced treatment: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today lamented that their party Chairperson Khaleda Zia is now on her deathbed for lack of necessary advanced treatment abroad

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023

Fakhrul's bail: HC to set date for hearing rule on Dec 17

The High Court will on Sunday set the date to hold the hearing on its rule regarding granting bail to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in the case filed over the vandalism of the chief justice's residence on October 28

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

HC refuses Fakhrul's bail, issues rule asking why he shouldn't get bail

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today failed to secure bail from the High Court in a case filed over the vandalism of the chief justice's residence on October 28