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People smell something fishy in attempt to delay national elections: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that people smell something fishy in the attempt to delay the national election by talking about reforms. Stating that some of the advisors have a desire to stay in power, he said, If you want to do politics, leave your post, form a...
Tarique Rahman will definitely return before elections: Mirza Fakhrul
BNPs Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will return to the country before the upcoming national parliamentary elections, according to the partys Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. When questioned about Tarique Rahmans return, Mirza Fakhrul stated, His return depends on his legal cases...
Election only way to restore democracy: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that holding free and fair elections is the only way to restore democracy in the country. There is no alternative to democracy. There is no alternative to elections for institutionalising democracy. Democracy can be freed only...
People to decide banning AL: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday has said it is up to the countrys people to decide whether the Awami League (AL) should completely be banned or barred from the upcoming national election as per democratic principles. I have said before that people will decide it. We...
Hasina's fascist regime responsible for creating instability in country: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the stability of the country is being destroyed, instability is being created and Hasinas fascist regime is completely responsible for this. He said this while talking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after...
Fakhrul to leave for US tomorrow to attend National Prayer Breakfast
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will leave Dhaka on Sunday evening to attend the National Prayer Breakfast event in the US, reports BSS. He will be accompanied by Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, member of the Foreign Affairs Advisory Committee of...
Mirza Fakhrul holds talks with Charmonai Pir
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday noon sat down for talks with Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) chief Charmonai Pir Mufti Syed Md Rezaul Karim at IAB office in Purana Paltan in the capital. Earlier on Sunday, an IAB press release announced the meeting, requesting...
Mirza Fakhrul steps into 78
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stepped into 78 on Sunday, receiving birthday wishes from family, party colleagues and friends. Fakhrul was born on January 26, 1948, in Thakurgaon. His father, the late Mirza Ruhul Amin, was a leader of the Muslim League and a minister in...
Interim govt fails to maintain neutrality in some cases: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the interim government is failing to maintain neutrality in certain matters, reports UNB. Yesterday, in an interview, I said if the interim government cant remain impartial, a neutral government will be required during the...
Elections after minimum reforms, not now: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir clarified that they are demanding the polls be held after minimum reforms, not right now amid criticism of the partys early election demand, reports UNB. Were not saying the election must be held right now. But if polls are arranged after...
‘Ziaur Rahman's name in hearts of Bangladesh's people and can’t be erased’
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the Awami League has failed in its attempt to erase Ziaur Rahmans name, and on the contrary, the people have erased the name of their leader and party. Ziaur Rahmans name is in the hearts of the people of Bangladesh, it cannot be erased, he...
BNP exchanges views with minority ethnic leaders
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a views-exchange meeting with minority ethnic leaders at the party chairpersons Gulshan office this afternoon, reports BSS. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, chairpersons advisory council member and Hindu Buddhist Christian Welfare Front...
BNP focuses entirely on elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the countrys major political entities, has centered its agenda exclusively on elections. The party is vocal about the urgent need for National Parliament elections and is actively consolidating its organizational strength. By aligning with like-minded...
Youth can change country's image: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said the youths are very much connected with the modern technologies as their intellectual power is very sharp, reports BSS. If we can utilize the youth in the right way, the image of the country will change. Only the young generation...
National elections feasible by mid-year: Mirza Fakhrul
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for the 13th national elections to be held by mid-year, specifically by July-August 2025. On Tuesday, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized that it was entirely feasible to prepare for the elections within this time frame,...
Fakhrul discusses bilateral issues with Chinese envoy
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday called on Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen in a meeting and discussed various issues relating to the bilateral interests of the two nations. The hour-long meeting, which began around 11am, held at the Chinese Ambassadors Baridhara...
EU envoy Michael Miller meets Mirza Fakhrul
European Union (EU) Ambassador in Dhaka Michael Miller met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed a range of issues relating to Bangladeshs upcoming election, democratic transition and foreign investment. The hour-long meeting was held...
Attempts to create rift in BNP's unity: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, Attempts are being made to create a rift in BNPs unity. However, they will not succeed because there is no division among us. We must remain patient. Some people are trying to mislead by saying that BNP does not want reform. In reality, BNP is...
BNP thanks Qatar, UK for facilitating Khaleda’s treatment
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed gratitude to Qatar and the UK governments for facilitating the treatment of party Chairperson Khaldeda Zia abroad. We convey our gratitude to the Qatar government. They provided the air ambulance without taking any rent for taking...
Ilias Kanchan meets Mirza Fakhrul
Renowned film actor and founder of the Nirapad Sarak Chai Ilias Kanchan on Monday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed road safety issues. Kanchan visited the BNP Chairpersons Gulshan office around 12:00 pm to meet Fakhrul, said BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir...
Fakhrul criticizes 17-year voting age proposal
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday that the Chief Advisers proposal to set the minimum age for voting at 17 has caused controversy, as it could slow down the election process. Prof Yunus has proposed that the minimum age for becoming voters should be 17. This...
BNP not prioritising election over reforms: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday clarified that it is a misconception to believe that the party is solely focused on elections and not on reforms, reports UNB. We have been sincere about reforms from the very beginning. Unfortunately, were now hearing statements that...
India must stop border killings: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on India to stop border killings, saying that the BNP has always made this demand. Border killings can never be accepted, he made the remark while responding to reporters questions at Osmani International Airport during his visit to...
Awami League perpetuates brutality: Mirza Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused the Awami League of engaging in a vicious campaign of violence and unrest nationwide. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Fakhrul alleged that even after the fall of the Awami Leagues fascist regime in a...
No room for genocide perpetrators in BNP: Mirza Fakhrul
Secretary General of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir declared on Tuesday that individuals involved in genocide, terrorism, or corruption will not be allowed in the BNP. He made the statement while distributing winter clothing to underprivileged residents at an event...
Let's forget all differences and unite to build Bangladesh: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urges everyone to remain united so that none can create division among the countrymen. He said, We have got an opportunity. That is why I would like to request all the forces including government officials, police, and army: let us use this...
Many people appear unhappy when we talk about holding polls: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that many people appear to be unhappy whenever the issue of holding elections is raised. We want to reclaim our voting rights. I want to cast my vote and give it to whoever I want. Many people are unhappy when we talk about voting....
BNP disappointed over CA's statement on polls
BNP has expressed its disappointment over the absence of a specific election date in the Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus recent speech on the election schedule. We had expected the chief adviser would provide a clear roadmap within a specific timeframe. He did not do so, which has disappointed...