Khaleda’s body temperature under control: Fakhrul

The body temperature of  BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, being treated at Evercare Hospital in the capital for over one and a half months back, is now under control, party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Sunday. "I would like to thank the doctors as they’ve been providing treatment to her

BNP blames govt on covid without raising awareness: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said BNP is blaming the government for the current situation of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak without promoting public awareness about the importance of following health rules. ''I want to know from those making criticisms only for the sake of

Fakhrul demands journo’ Rozina’s immediate release

Stating the arrest and harassment of Prothom Alo's Senior Reporter Rozina Islam as an example of the government's obstruction to revealing truth and corruption, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday demanded her immediate release. Mirza Fakhrul also demanded the resignation of Health Minister Zahid Maleque and Health Secretary

BNP opposes giving magistracy power to police

File photo of BNP Secretary Genneral Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday opposed the government’s reported move to give police the magistracy power to force people to wear masks as he thinks it may boomerang, causing harassment to common people. "This government has turned the country into a police state. Police are now being

Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains unchanged

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's health condition has remained unchanged. Khaleda Zia is still receiving supplementary oxygen. Her diabetes remains the same as it was in the past. She also has a kidney complication.  Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, Khaleda Zia's medical board physician, confirmed on Monday that the BNP chairperson is

Khaleda still in critical condition: BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the condition of their party Chairperson Khaleda Zia is still critical due to post-Covid complications and her comorbidities. "She (Khaleda) is still in critical condition though she can now breathe without oxygen support,” he said. Speaking at a press conference at BNP

Khaleda Zia tests negative for Covid-19

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has finally tested negative for Covid-19, 27 days after she was found infected with the deadly virus. ''Madam underwent a Covid test on Saturday and her report came out negative,'' the BNP chief's medical board member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Sunday. Though her overall condition marked

Maintain decency while commenting on Khaleda: Fakhrul to ministers

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged ministers to maintain decency and political etiquette while making any comments on former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. “She is a three-time former ex-Prime Minister who restored democracy in the country with a nine years-long struggle. She’s now seriously ill. People, politicians,

Plea to take Khaleda Zia abroad turned down

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said that the government has turned down the application of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's family seeking permission to take her abroad for better treatment. ''The Law Ministry informed us that Khaleda Zia can’t go abroad unless her sentences are commuted. There is no judicial

No specific allocation for low-income people: BNP

File photo of BNP Secretary Genneral Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Mentioning that the lowly-paid workers and day-laborers have been the worst victims of the pandemic, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that the government has not yet made any specific allocation for them. He also alleged that pro-ruling party people are taking benefits of the stimulus packages