BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today to journalists at his residence in Kalibari, Thakurgaon. Photo : BSSTHAKURGAON, Jan 12, 2026, (BSS) - Terming the withdrawal of pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) a humiliation for the country, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has backed the Bangladesh Cricket Board's firm stance on the matter. Mirza Fakhrul, a former cricketer and ex-board member, said international considerations were involved in the issue. Regarding water sharing issues, he said if BNP comes to power, due share of water will be obtained through discussions and maintaining mutual respect with India. Responding to a query, he said it is government's failure that it could not be able to recover all illegal arms and ammunitions ahead of the polls.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 12, 2026 08:14 UTC