Thirteen stolen cows were recovered from the house of BNP leader Abdul Gafur Shah (40) in Kahalu, Bogura. Shah, who served as the organizational secretary of the local BNP unit, was expelled from the party following the incident. Based on a thief’s confession, Naogaon DB Police and Atrai Police raided his house on Saturday night and recovered the stolen cows.

BNP leader Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu has claimed that a certain group is trying to turn the army against the people. He praised the army for maintaining law and order, curbing injustice and extortion, and upholding voting rights for the past seven to eight months. He warned that those attempting to create conflict between the army and the people are trying to orchestrate another 1/11-style political crisis.

NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari has stated that there will be no compromise regarding the Awami League. He declared that anyone advocating for the rehabilitation of the Awami League is an enemy of the National Citizens Party. Patwari warned that whether from the cantonment or a political party, those who support Awami League will face the same fate as the party itself. He emphasized that without completing the reform process, proper justice for the Awami League cannot be ensured. He urged the government to expedite the reform process and prepare for the upcoming local government elections before the national elections.

On Sunday, the Ziaur Rahman Foundation distributed Eid gifts and greetings from Tarique Rahman to two families of martyrs in Paikgacha, Khulna. Amirul Islam Kagzi, director of the foundation, personally handed over the gifts to the blind father and younger sister of martyr Rakibul Islam in Kalidapur village and to the family of martyr Nabi Nur Moral in Srikantopur village.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman accused the Awami League of destroying Bangladesh’s institutions and electoral system. He stated that without significant reforms, the country cannot progress towards its aspirations. He emphasized that BNP has always prioritized reform and called for discussions on governance issues, including improving healthcare and ensuring ambulances reach patients within 10 minutes.

BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi claimed that the army’s alignment with the people during the 1971 and 1990 movements, as well as the 2024 mass uprising, intensified protests, forcing "fascist" Sheikh Hasina to flee. He urged vigilance to protect democratic institutions and emphasized the need for free elections, rule of law, and justice to strengthen democracy.

Sharmin Ahmad, daughter of Tajuddin Ahmad, claimed that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman fled on March 25, 1971, leaving his party members in danger, just as Sheikh Hasina has done. She alleged that Mujib had instructed Tajuddin to "sleep peacefully, as a strike had been called for the day after tomorrow," despite knowing about the impending crackdown. According to her, Mujib had full knowledge of the events but failed to give clear directives or declare independence before his departure.

Following an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) request, a court has ordered the seizure of former state minister Meher Afroze Chumki’s 3,115-square-foot apartment in Banani and the freezing of five bank accounts. These accounts hold a total of BDT 2.32 crore. ACC Assistant Director Minhaj Bin Islam filed the petition, which was subsequently approved by the court.

NCP leader Abdul Hannan Masud has reacted strongly to a recent post by Sargis Alam regarding attempts to reintegrate the Awami League into politics.

Hannan wrote, “What is this, brother? I’m saying it publicly—one of you is lying. This cannot continue. You hold key party positions, yet you are making personal remarks in public, bringing unnecessary controversy to NCP.”

He further questioned, “When people are placing their hopes on NCP, who is trying to create internal conflicts? Sorry, I couldn’t stay silent anymore.”

The ‘White Panel’ of Dhaka University (DU) teachers has demanded the arrest of Professor Zeenat Huda.

In a statement, they accused her of siding against students and the public during the 2024 mass uprising, expressing unconditional support for the fascist Hasina government, and endorsing state-led violence. “Despite being rejected by the DU Teachers’ Association, she continues to misuse the association’s name to make statements on various issues,” the statement read.

Condemning her actions, they added, “For inciting violence, making derogatory remarks about students, opposing the mass uprising, and visiting Ganobhaban as a representative of the teachers’ association to support Sheikh Hasina’s atrocities, we strongly demand her immediate arrest and trial.”

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) soldier Billal went missing while preventing Rohingya infiltration into Bangladesh via the Bay of Bengal. A day later, his body was recovered.

His remains were found on Sunday morning near the western beach adjacent to Teknaf Zero Point. Locals first spotted the body washed ashore by the tide and informed BGB authorities, who later identified and retrieved it.

On Sunday afternoon, BNP submitted its official stance in writing to the National Consensus Commission. The party objected to the commission’s proposal, which equated the events of 1971 with those of 2024, calling it inappropriate.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the party supports reverting to the pre-15th amendment constitutional framework. He also emphasized that determining electoral boundaries is the sole constitutional authority of the Election Commission. Opposing the idea of making the EC accountable to a parliamentary committee, he added, “If the National ID system is handed over to a separate entity, the Election Commission will repeatedly have to depend on other institutions.”

Following the fall of the Awami government on August 5, several entertainment industry figures faced a tough situation. In a recent interview, actress Nusrat Faria, who played a role in Mujib: The Making of a Nation, stated that she has no regrets about doing the film.

“For five years, from 2019 to 2023, I maintained the same look for this role. I didn’t dye my hair, kept it black, and stayed within a specific weight range,” she said. Nusrat further added, “When a project is offered at the government level, it’s difficult to refuse, even if it’s not something you personally prefer.”

She also revealed that she was in Canada during the uprising and acknowledged that “a mistake is always a mistake.” Reflecting on that period, she said, “At that time, I made posts in support of the students.”

The National Consensus Commission has started discussions with political parties to finalize reform recommendations. The BNP, National Citizens' Party (NCP), and Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) are scheduled to meet the commission today. BNP will present its views at 1 PM, followed by NCP at 2 PM, and CPB at 2:30 PM. Ali Riaz, vice-president of the commission, is leading the talks.

Rashed Khan, a leader of the Gana Adhikar Parishad, has urged the Chief Adviser to call for a national dialogue to discuss banning the Awami League. He stated that such a move, if initiated, could immediately lead to the party’s prohibition. He emphasized that banning the party responsible for mass killings should be a political and governmental decision.