1971 collaborators speaking out loudly: Fakhrul

File photo of BNP Secretary Genneral Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the collaborators of Pakistani occupation forces, who aided in the massacre during 1971, are now speaking out loudly. “Those who had carried out the massacre at that time (during the 1971 Liberation War) are now speaking loudly. I don't want to name

BNP for national unity, urges govt to maintain neutrality

Stating that there is no alternative to preserving the anti-fascist national unity, BNP on Saturday urged the interim government to uphold the highest level of impartiality so that no quarter can make undue political gains. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office, party Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam

UN views reform in Bangladesh as internal matter: BNP

The United Nations considers political reforms in Bangladesh an internal matter, said BNP leaders following a roundtable discussion on reform proposals on Saturday. Speaking to reporters after the discussion, BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir said they told the UN that reforms should be implemented as soon as possible, with a

Shift focus on polls from other issues, Fakhrul to govt

BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday called upon the interim government to shift its focus on holding a participatory and credible national election from any other issue, as per the desire of people. Speaking at a discussion, he also urged Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus to remain alert so

Fakhrul smells conspiracy behind unrest in CHT

BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed concerns over the recent unrest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), alleging that it may be part of a calculated plot to destabilise the interim government. "I do not consider the recent incidents in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to be isolated ones.

We must protect minority communities: Fakhrul

BNP secretary general MirzaFakhrul Islam AlamgirWednesday said the BNP leaders and activists have to protect members of the minority communities even at the cost of their lives. "We must protect minority communities even at the cost of our lives. We have to ensure that they can complete their Durga Puja in

Govt hiding evidence of killings by internet blackout: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the government is concealing the evidence of violence and killings that happened during the student movement. "The government is hiding barbaric and heinous incidents that happened throughout the country and its evil-efforts from the entire world through shutting down internet

Quader warns Fakhrul against provoking war against Myanmar

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader addressed the recent tensions along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, clarifying that no direct attacks on Bangladesh have been observed. He noted that Myanmar is facing internal conflicts involving several ethnic groups and that the recent incidents are likely caused by

BNP chalks out programmes to celebrate 45th founding anniversary

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday chalked out various programmes, including a rally and a discussion, to celebrate its 45th founding anniversary on September 1. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the programmes at a press briefing at its Nayapaltan central office after a joint meeting of the party