Though the July uprising restored democracy and created conditions to protect people's rights, its broader goals and public expectations cannot be fulfilled overnight, BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said.

In an interview with The Daily Star, the LGRD minister and BNP secretary general reflects on the July Uprising, Awami League’s future and the changing political landscape

Give the govt time and opportunity to fulfil its commitments, he says

LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed regret that although the July uprising was driven by a desire for change, the old culture continued to persist within the administration.

LGRD minister says the old administrative culture survives despite the sacrifices and promise of the July Uprising

Says BNP will nominate its presidential candidate through internal process

BNP secretary general says his party remains committed to implementing every agreed provision of the document

At Dhaka’s Rath Jatra festival, LGRD minister urges unity against attempts to undermine communal harmony

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar yesterday responded to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s call for Jamaat to apologise to the nation for opposing Bangladesh’s independence in 1971 by questioning the BNP’s own record on the issue.

LGRD minister also urges the NCP not to carry the stigma of an alliance with a party that opposed Bangladesh’s independence

Local govt minister vows local polls soon; says economy and law and order improving

Locals expect industry, infrastructure and jobs

Margin of victory stands at 97,819 votes

BNP secretary general voices hope for peaceful, inclusive and credible election

Fakhrul calls on a party to apologise for its 'misdeeds' in 1971

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.

Interview draws backlash from Jamaat, BNP insists remarks ‘misquoted’

BNP leader Fakhrul highlights escalating bribery, blames lack of good governance and police reform

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.

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.