Ruhul Kabir Rizvi

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi
রুহুল কবীর রিজভী
Rizvi in July 2018
Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Incumbent
Assumed office
17 February 2026
Prime MinisterTarique Rahman
Acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
20 August 2026
ChairmanTarique Rahman
Preceded byMirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Senior Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party
In office
19 March 2016 – 20 August 2026
Chairperson
Personal details
BornRuhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed
Kurigram District, Bangladesh
PartyBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
OccupationPolitician
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Ruhul Kabir Rizvi is a Bangladeshi politician and lawyer. He is an adviser to the prime minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman with the rank of minister.[1][2] He is the acting secretary general,[3][4][5][6] member of National Standing Committee and spokesperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[7][8][9]

Early life

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi's ancestral home is in Kurigram District. He earned master's degrees in Geography and Environmental Studies and History from the University of Rajshahi, as well as a bachelor's degree in Law. He also served as vice president of the university's student union.[6] His early involvement in student politics during his academic years laid the foundation for his political career.[10]

Career

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi began his involvement in student politics after completing his higher secondary education through the left-wing Biplobi Chhatra Union, serving as general secretary of its Rajshahi Government College unit.[11]

Following the establishment of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal, Rizvi joined the organisation and became publicity secretary of its University of Rajshahi unit. He later served as general secretary of the university unit and subsequently as central president of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal.[12][13]

In 1989, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi was elected vice-president (VP) of the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) as a candidate from the Chhatra Dal panel. He served in the position until 1990.[14]

At the BNP's sixth national council on 19 March 2016, Rizvi was elected Senior Joint Secretary General of the party.[15][16][17] In December 2024 during widespread of boycott India campaign, Rizvi protested against India's aggression by burning his wife's Indian sari. He called for boycotting Indian products and encouraging the use of domestic products.[18]

Later that year he made controversial statements suggesting that Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha should join Bangladesh as states and called for a boycott of Indian products.[19][20][21][22] He was appointed as the member secretary of the BNP's election management committee for the 2026 national parliamentary elections.[23][24] On 15 August 2026, he became a member of the National Standing Committee, the highest policy-making forum of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).[25][26]

Political adviser to the Prime Minister

He was appointed as a political adviser[27] to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman. He holds the rank of minister in this role. As an adviser, he provides guidance and support on government policies and administrative matters and will handle responsibilities for the Ministry of Industries.[28]

In August 2026, following the cancellation of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India,[29] Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi stated that Bangladesh's relations with other countries should be based on equality and respect for their independence and sovereignty.[30][31] He added that the government would welcome an invitation from India extended in a friendly manner and without conditions or vested interests.[32]

BNP's secretary general

On 20 August 2026, he was appointed Acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party,[33] following the resignation of then Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir after his election as President.[34] Alamgir formally resigned from the post on the same day, after which the BNP nominated him as his successor.[35]

Personal life

Rizvi is married to Anjuman Ara.[36][37]

References

  1. ↑ "Rizvi, Abbas, Nazrul, 7 others made PM Tarique's advisers". The Business Standard. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "Abbas, Nazrul, Rizvi, 7 others made advisers to prime minister". The Financial Express. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi | Rizvi appointed BNP acting secretary general | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "'Terrors forces' of MPs creating fearsome anarchy: Rizvi". Prothom Alo. 29 March 2024.
  5. ↑ "India wants friendship solely with 'dictator' Hasina, not Bangladesh's people: Rizvi". The Business Standard. 25 September 2024.
  6. 1 2 রুহুল কবির রিজভী আহমেদ. Priyo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 23 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  7. ↑ "150 BNP candidates attacked: Rizvi". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  8. ↑ "Deep-rooted conspiracy against Khaleda is on: BNP". The Daily Star. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  9. ↑ "'Won't join farcical vote': Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election". Al Jazeera. 29 November 2023. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024.
  10. ↑ "RUCSU election on Sept 15". BSS. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  11. ↑ "নয়াপল্টনের ছোট্ট কক্ষ থেকে বিএনপির ভারপ্রাপ্ত মহাসচিব রুহুল কবির রিজভী". Jago News 24. 22 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "তুখোড় ছাত্র নেতা থেকে বিএনপির স্থায়ী কমিটিতে দুই নেতা". Dhaka Mail (in Bengali). Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "বিএনপির ভারপ্রাপ্ত মহাসচিব রুহুল কবির রিজভী". Dhaka Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "ছাত্রদল থেকে বিএনপির স্থায়ী কমিটি: রিজভীর বর্ণাঢ্য রাজনৈতিক জীবন". Jugantor (in Bengali). Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  15. ↑ অবশেষে মহাসচিব হলেন মির্জা ফখরুল. NTV (in Bengali). 30 March 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  16. ↑ "Hasty government formation 'out of fear', says BNP leader Rizvi". bdnews24.com. 12 January 2024.
  17. ↑ এটা হঠাৎ কোনো ঘটনা নয়: রুহুল কবির রিজভী. Deutsche Welle (in Bengali). 14 June 2024.
  18. ↑ "স্ত্রীর ভারতীয় শাড়ি পুড়িয়ে রিজভীর প্রতিবাদ". The Daily Star Bangla. 5 December 2024. Archived from the original on 5 December 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  19. ↑ "Rizvi: BNP contributes to nation's every successful achievement". Dhaka Tribune.
  20. ↑ Chakraborty, Debdutta (11 December 2024). "BNP takes out march against India's 'interference' in Bangladesh. 'Won't surrender independence'". ThePrint.
  21. ↑ "'Will we have lollipops while you occupy land?' Mamata's dig at Bangladeshi politicians' remarks". The New Indian Express. 9 December 2024.
  22. ↑ Seli, Yeshi (8 December 2024). "Six BNP members submit memorandum to IHC Dhaka, urges boycott of Indian goods". The New Indian Express.
  23. ↑ "বিএনপির নির্বাচন পরিচালনা কমিটির চেয়ারম্যান নজরুল ইসলাম খান, সদস্যসচিব রিজভী". Prothomalo (in Bengali). 1 January 2026. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  24. ↑ "Nazrul Islam Khan to lead new BNP election committee, Rizvi named member secretary". The Business Standard. 1 January 2026. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  25. ↑ "Rizvi, 3 others made BNP Standing Committee members". Prothomalo. 15 August 2026.
  26. ↑ "BNP brings Rizvi, Aman among four into top leadership". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
  27. ↑ কার্যালয়, প্রধানমন্ত্রীর. "মোঃ রুহুল কবির রিজভী | কর্মকর্তাবৃন্দ". Prime Minister's Office. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  28. ↑ Reporter, Staff (4 March 2026). "Rizvi, Nazrul Islam Khan's responsibilities increased". Views Bangladesh. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  29. ↑ "তারেক রহমানের দিল্লি সফরের সম্ভাবনা আপাতত বাতিল করলো ঢাকা". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). 16 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  30. ↑ "কোনো দেশের আমন্ত্রণে শর্ত থাকলে বন্ধুত্ব সম্ভব নয়: রুহুল কবির রিজভী". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  31. ↑ "সব দেশের সঙ্গে সমতার ভিত্তিতে বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ সম্পর্ক রাখতে চাই : রিজভী". Shomoyer Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  32. ↑ "ভারত স্বার্থ ও শর্ত ছাড়া আমন্ত্রণ জানালে স্বাগত জানাবে বাংলাদেশ: রিজভী". www.dainikamadershomoy.com. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  33. ↑ "Rizvi takes over as BNP acting secretary general | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  34. ↑ "বিবিসি বাংলা লাইভ: বিএনপির ভারপ্রাপ্ত মহাসচিব হলেন রুহুল কবির রিজভী". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). 20 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  35. ↑ প্রতিনিধি, বিশেষ (20 August 2026). "বিএনপির ভারপ্রাপ্ত মহাসচিব হলেন রুহুল কবির রিজভী". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  36. ↑ "Wife's complaint of bringing sick Rizvi standing all way to court". Kaler Kantho. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023.
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