Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Fakhrul dismisses Ei Samay interview as ‘AI-generated’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday dismissed as “fake and fabricated” an interview published by Kolkata-based Indian news outlet Ei Samay, which attributed remarks to him.
23 September 2025, 20:38 PM

Did Fakhrul really snub Jamaat in Indian newspaper interview?

Interview draws backlash from Jamaat, BNP insists remarks ‘misquoted’
23 September 2025, 14:15 PM

Earlier bribe was Tk 1 lakh, now it’s Tk 5 lakh: Fakhrul

BNP leader Fakhrul highlights escalating bribery, blames lack of good governance and police reform
26 July 2025, 09:05 AM

Democracy can’t do without a free press

Political parties have stressed their commitment to ensuring press freedom, recognising it as essential for democracy and good governance, and warning that its absence leads to fascism.
4 May 2025, 18:00 PM

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.
4 April 2025, 18:00 PM

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.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Fakhrul hospitalised, condition now stable

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was admitted to United Hospital this morning
3 March 2025, 06:56 AM

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. 
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

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. 
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM

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.
19 January 2025, 18:00 PM

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
14 December 2024, 07:25 AM

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.
30 November 2024, 20:21 PM

Fakhrul condemns attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star

I have fought for press freedom my entire life, he said
27 November 2024, 08:45 AM

Fakhrul to meet chief adviser this evening

The meeting will be held at the state guest house Jamuna at 6:00pm
27 November 2024, 06:07 AM

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
18 November 2024, 08:09 AM

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 
17 November 2024, 19:30 PM

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
5 November 2024, 15:46 PM

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
29 October 2024, 07:01 AM

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
27 October 2024, 07:31 AM

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
12 August 2024, 12:11 PM