BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has strongly condemned the recent attack on Baul artists, describing it as a ‘heinous act’ perpetrated by religious extremists. Speaking to journalists after inaugurating the Thakurgaon district BNP office, he demanded a fair investigation into the incident and measures to prevent such violence against Bangladesh’s traditional folk culture. Fakhrul also expressed deep concern over the devastating fire in Dhaka’s Korail slum, which destroyed hundreds of homes and left thousands homeless. He urged the government to provide compensation to the affected families and ensure accountability for any negligence that contributed to the disaster. Citing poor enforcement of fire safety laws and institutional negligence, he emphasized the need for stronger legal implementation and preventive measures. The BNP leader further called for a transparent inquiry to identify those responsible for both the attack and the fire.