Fakhrul calls for unity to protect press freedom
LGRD and co-operatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday called on all those who struggled for democracy and press freedom to remain united to protect media independence.
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Govt aims to build self-reliant, industrially developed Bangladesh, says Fakhrul
The local government, rural development and cooperative minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that the BNP government wanted to transform Bangladesh into a self-reliant, stable and industrially developed country where every citizen would enjoy the rightful benefits of prosperity and dignity....
Chinese team to visit soon to explore industrial prospects, says Fakhrul
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said that efforts were under way to attract China-supported development projects in Thakurgaon.
Gandharbapur plant to supply 50cr litre water to Dhaka daily: Fakhrul
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said that once the Gandharbapur Water Treatment Plant became operational, 50 crore litres of treated water from the Meghna River would be supplied to Dhaka city daily.
Fresh LP Gas Celebrates World LPG Day 2026
Fresh LP Gas celebrated World LPG Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to providing safe, trusted, and clean energy solutions to households across Bangladesh, said a press release on Sunday.
Digital campaign against govt risks democracy: Fakhrul
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that a section of people are engaged in various conspiracies aimed at preventing democracy from taking root in Bangladesh.
Fakhrul urges journalists to remain united to protect their rights
LGRD and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called upon journalists to remain united to protect their rights and ensure media freedom...
BNP for building a Bangladesh free from discrimination
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Thursday has called for building a Bangladesh free from discrimination....
Fakhrul slates Jamaat over 1971 role, Jamaat denies allegations
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said that the people of Bangladesh would never bring the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami to power for opposing the War of Independence in 1971 and weaponising of religion in politics...
Fakhrul hails ILO support for work safety, labour welfare
The Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, on Tuesday said International Labour Organisation (ILO) can contribute immensely in ensuring safe working environment and labour welfare in Bangladesh...
Fakhrul, 15 others get Khaleda Zia Smriti Padak
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister and BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 14 others have been awarded with newly introduced Aposhhin Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia Smriti Shornapadak 2026.
Frustrated group wants to keep society unstable: Fakhrul
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said there is a frustrated group in the country that wants to keep this society unstable.
MGI achieves ‘Sustainable US Soy Label’ certificate
Meghna Group of Industries obtained ‘Sustainable US Soy Label’ certificate, as the first company in the country to adopt the certificate, from the United States Soybean Export Council...
BNP never agreed on constitutional reform council: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general and local government, rural development and cooperatives affairs minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday that his party had never agreed to proposals for forming a constitutional reform council...
Preparations under way for local govt polls: Fakhrul
Preparations for local government elections are under way, and the electoral process will begin once necessary arrangements are completed, local government minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Monday.
MGI unveils sculpture designed by Hamiduzzaman Khan at CEZ
Meghna Group of Industries has unveiled a sculpture titled ‘The Industrial Tree,’ designed by Ekushey Padak-winning sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan, at the entrance of Cumilla Economic Zone, said a press release...
Uproot Jamaat politics, safeguard democracy, says BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general and local government minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday called for the ‘complete political uprooting’ of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, saying that such a move was essential to prevent the...
Fakhrul warns of action over creating ‘artificial fuel crisis’
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, also the secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on Friday warned of strict action against those responsible for creating an ‘artificial fuel crisis’, saying that...
Youths must work for lasting dev: Fakhrul
Local government rural development and cooperatives minister and Bangladesh Nationalist party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said that the government wanted to work collectively to eradicate poverty, improve the living standards of people and bring about a positive change in their lives.
Diplomats from six countries visit MGI Industrial Economic Zone
A delegation of diplomats from six countries visited the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone in Sonargaon, Narayanganj, to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh, according to a press release issued by the conglomerate...
Ministers pledge priority for rural infrastructure, public services
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has assured that rural roads and communication networks will receive the highest priority in the coming days, with zero tolerance for corruption.
Fakhrul for integrated plan to expedite dev works
Local government, rural development and co-operatives minister and BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday underscored the need for an integrated plan to accelerate development activities of the local government engineering department.
Local govt elections this year, says Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general and the local government minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said that preparations were under way to hold local government elections, including city corporation polls, within this year...
Journalist Anis Alamgir gets bail in last case, way cleared for release
A Dhaka court on Wednesday granted bail to journalist Anis Alamgir in the second case related to allegations of illegal wealth accumulation, clearing the way for his release from jail...
Hasina trying to destabilise country from India: Fakhrul
Local government minister and BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was trying to destabilise Bangladesh while staying in India.
Bangladesh HC grants bail to Anis Alamgir in Anti-Terrorism Act case
The High Court on Thursday granted bail to journalist Anis Alamgir in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act in December last year.
BNP to move forward imbued with ideals of ‘52, 71, 90, 24’: Fakhrul
Secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said thjat the BNP would move forward being inspired with the principles of 1952, ‘71, ‘90 and 2024.
Local government elections will be held on time: Fakhrul
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said that local government elections would be held on time.
JS to decide party symbols in local polls: Fakhrul
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that the decision on whether local government elections would be held under party symbols would be taken in the parliament...
Prime minister Tarique Rahman to head ECNEC as govt reconstitutes top project approval body
The government of Bangladesh has constituted the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council, the country’s highest body for approving public investment projects, with prime minister Tarique Rahman as its chairman...