Sajjad Hossain

Analysts say some colleagues’ actions undermining PM’s people-centric approach

The BNP government has restored economic stability and made progress in several development and social welfare programmes during its first 180 days in power, according to its own assessment.

BNP is set to announce party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its presidential candidate today after party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman gave him green light

BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is likely to be the party’s nominee for president and subsequently become the head of state, according to multiple party sources.

His possible move to Bangabhaban could trigger cabinet reshuffle and BNP leadership changes

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

The size of the BNP-led government cabinet is likely to be expanded, and several ministries may be reshuffled as part of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s six-month performance evaluation, according to sources familiar with the matter.