Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

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

Star Interview / 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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 9, 2016
June 9, 2016

Arsonists turn into secret killers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday hinted that BNP-Jamaat men had links with the recent secret killings and the government had substantial evidence in this regard. These two parties have changed their tactics and started attacking some “soft targets,” following public wrath for their arson attacks early last year, she added.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

Govt failed to stop militants: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that militant and extremist groups turn the country into their safe haven as the government failed to stop them.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Fakhrul gets bail in 2012 blockade case

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir secures bail in a case filed over the party’s anti-government road blockade in Dhaka in 2012.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

Fakhrul gets bail in Paltan arson case

A Dhaka court grants bail to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in an arson case filed with Paltan Police Station.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

People feeling insecure: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says people have no security of their lives at present as killings and enforced disappearances are going on across the country.

April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016

Joy’s Facebook status led to Shafik’s arrest: Fakhrul

Journalist Shafik Rehman arrested based only on Facebook status posted by the prime minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.

April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016

Shafik arrested to divert attention: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir claimed the arrest of Shafik Rehman intends to divert the attention from Bangladesh Bank cyber heist and Tonu murder.

April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016

Political motivation behind Shafik Rehman’s arrest: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the arrest of veteran journalist Shafik Rehman was motivated from a political cause.

April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Fakhrul demands cancellation of Rehman’s remand

Terming the arrest of senior journalist Shafik Rehman “inhuman”, BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir demands Rehman’s immediate release after cancelling his remand.

April 16, 2016
April 16, 2016

Fakhrul demands Shafik Rehman’s immediate release

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir demands immediate release of Shafik Rehman.