Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Nationalist
Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh
government
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is a Bangladeshi politician who is the president-elect of Bangladesh. He was the longest-serving secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He was a member of the parliament for Thakurgaon-1 constituency and served as the Minister of Local Government in 2026. In his previous term, from 2001 to 2006, he was also appointed the Minister of State in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and later Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.
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Aug 25, 2026
Lean Right
Elected Bangladesh's new president, reopening debate over Article 70 of the Constitution restricting parliamentary independence.
Market liberals are concerned that such constitutional constraints undermine democratic accountability and economic governance in Bangladesh.
Aug 23, 2026
Lean Right
Elected Bangladesh's new president, reopening debate over Article 70 that penalizes MPs for voting against party lines.
Market liberals view Article 70 as stifling legislative independence and democratic accountability, calling for its reform.
Aug 22, 2026
Lean Right
Elected as Bangladesh's new president, sparking debate over Article 70 that penalizes MPs for voting against their party.
Market liberals worry that such constitutional constraints undermine parliamentary democracy and accountability, reducing incentives for good governance.