'Nothing has changed': Fakhrul laments persistence of bribery, obstruction
This news article from The Daily Star (Bangladesh), dated August 5, 2026, reports on remarks made by LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who publicly lamented that corruption and bureaucratic obstruction persist within Bangladesh's administration despite the July Uprising — a political movement driven by public demand for systemic change. Speaking at a government-organized event, Fakhrul stated that officials who previously took bribes and blocked reforms are still doing so, merely rebranding themselves as supporters of the uprising. Despite his frustration, Fakhrul expressed confidence in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a leader genuinely committed to reform, calling on citizens to support him. He emphasized that meaningful change requires a shift in mindset across all levels of society — not just in government — for the sacrifices of the July Uprising to produce lasting results.
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The Daily Star. "'Nothing has changed': Fakhrul laments persistence of bribery, obstruction." The Daily Star, 2026. July Archive. https://julyarchive.org/sources/nothing-has-changed-fakhrul-laments-persistence-of-bribery-o-7b5e9a08.
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