BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Fakhrul bins claim of Pak embassy meeting

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has rubbished claims of meeting officials in Pakistan embassy saying it is “a despicable rumour”.
10 December 2018, 10:29 AM

Fakhrul thanks EC

BNP says it sees a victory as the Election Commission (EC) has given back candidatures to some of its heavyweight candidates in contesting the December 30 national election.
6 December 2018, 13:07 PM

Election commissioners should resign if can’t perform duty properly: Fakhrul

The election commissioners should resign if they fail to perform their duties properly, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.
5 December 2018, 08:45 AM

AL won’t win 30 seats in fair polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says that ruling Awami League will not win more than 30 seats in a free and fair election.
30 November 2018, 14:22 PM

HC verdict reflects govt’s intention: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised the High Court order that stops the path of the convicts with more than two years in jail from participating in the election.
27 November 2018, 12:36 PM

Back-up kept in almost all seats

The BNP picked two candidates each for almost every constituency as it started handing out nomination letters to aspirants for 240 seats yesterday.
26 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Fakhrul breaks down in tears

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir breaks down in tears remembering the party Chief Khaleda Zia as he begins handing out the party’s nomination to chosen candidates.
26 November 2018, 10:16 AM

Transfer cops conspiring to rig polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that some police high-ups are conspiring to rig elections to ensure victory for the ruling party.
20 November 2018, 11:05 AM

Fakhrul reacts to Quader’s objection over Tarique

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reacts to the objection raised by ruling party leader Obaidul Quader over Tarique Rahman.
18 November 2018, 12:06 PM

Oikyafront postpones road march, to hold rally in Rajshahi Nov 9

Jatiya Oikyafront has postponed its tomorrow’s road march programme towards Rajshahi.
7 November 2018, 13:40 PM

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.
26 October 2018, 13:47 PM

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.
20 October 2018, 10:47 AM

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”.
9 October 2018, 11:43 AM

'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.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM

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.
6 October 2018, 13:27 PM

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”.
3 October 2018, 18:00 PM

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.
2 October 2018, 18:00 PM

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.
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM

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.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM

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.
4 September 2018, 15:38 PM