Russian envoy meets Fakhrul, discusses next polls, bilateral cooperation

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Vikentyevich Mantytskiy on Thursday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed the country’s latest situation, next general election, trade, investment and the potential areas for cooperation between the two friendly nations. The hour-long meeting, held at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office, was also

Fakhrul discusses bilateral ties, regional cooperation with Pak envoy

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof on Friday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The bilateral issues, including trade and business between the two countries, and regional cooperation came up for discussion in the hour-long meeting held at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office here. BNP Standing Committee Member

Won’t tolerate any chaos: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said BNP will resist all acts of violence and injustice as the party’s stance is not to tolerate any chaos. "We’ve clearly said that those who breach the law and order in all sectors would have to be resisted and the troublemakers

Student-led movement on the brink of victory: Fakhrul

Stating that the ongoing student-led movement is on the brink of victory, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged BNP leaders and activists nationwide to offer their all-out support to the protesters. “A mass uprising has begun in the country, with people from all walks of life joining

Ailing Khaleda’s life at risk: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the life of their party Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was 'suddenly' admitted to Evercare Hospital in Monday morning, is now at risk. "She (Khaleda) suddenly fell ill in the early morning. We have been repeatedly saying she has been suffering from

BNP morally supports movements of teachers, students: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said their party morally supports the ongoing movements by public university teachers and students based on 'justified' demands. Speaking at a press conference at their party chairperson's Gulshan office, he dismissed allegations from ruling party leaders that BNP is inciting the teachers'

Govt lying about rail corridor, MoUs with India: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the government is deceiving the people of the country by spreading lies about granting India a rail corridor and the 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed in New Delhi recently. Speaking to reporters at the grave of BNP founder Ziaur

Free Khaleda without conditions or face consequences: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged the government to immediately free the party's ailing chairperson and thrice-former prime minister Khaleda Zia, without any conditions attached. Otherwise he warned of dire consequences. "We would like to clearly say, free our leader immediately (without any conditions).' Otherwise, you have to