A man named Mohabbat Ali (55) was killed and four others injured during a violent clash between two BNP factions in Nakobaria area of Kaliganj upazila, Jhenaidah, on Sunday morning. Locals said the dispute stemmed from a power struggle between Nazrul Islam and Arif Hossain. Nazrul, a former Awami League leader who joined BNP after August 5, was reportedly trying to assert dominance in the union, sparking the confrontation.

BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain warned that any delay in elections beyond December could open the door to conspiracies. Expressing disappointment over the Chief Adviser’s remarks during his Japan visit, he said, “We all respect Dr. Yunus, but we were shocked to hear him say that only the BNP wants elections, and no one else does. That is simply not true.” Mosharraf reiterated that BNP wants elections by December and noted that 54 political parties have also expressed the same demand.

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain once again besieged the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, demanding he be sworn in as Mayor. Protesters locked all entrances, halting all municipal services. They claimed the movement had paused only due to public holidays and events marking Ziaur Rahman’s death anniversary. “We will not stop until Ishraque receives his rightful position,” said one demonstrator.

Chhatra Shibir leader Sadiq Kayem has accused the ruling Awami League of committing judicial killings of Jamaat-e-Islami and opposition leaders under fabricated charges of war crimes. In a statement, he said hundreds of people were killed for protesting politically motivated verdicts. He also alleged widespread persecution, including demolishing homes of Jamaat leaders, extrajudicial executions, abductions, and assaults on women. Referring to the recent release of ATM Azharul Islam, he described it as a sign of divine mercy.

Following an attack on Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader’s residence in Rangpur, the joint forces have sought cooperation from the Discrimination Resistance Student Movement and BNP leaders to identify those involved. Two leaders from the student movement, Imtiaz Ahmed Imti and district convenor Imran Ahmed, were called in for questioning. Upon hearing the news, Sarjees Alam rushed to the scene at 1:30 a.m. in the rain and spoke with Brigadier General Humayun Kaiyum of the 72nd Infantry Brigade. Sarjees stated that the Jatiya Party is an ally of the Awami League and part of the fascist regime. “They attacked our rally, yet they are being mainstreamed and rehabilitated. The Jatiya Party must be banned,” he said.

BNP leader Aminul Haque stated that the people of Bangladesh have been deprived of their voting rights for the past 17 years. “The public wants elections, and they want them by this December,” he said. He accused both the previous authoritarian regime and the current caretaker government of stalling the democratic process. He also rejected the Chief Adviser’s claim made in Japan that only one party wants elections in December, asserting that the demand for free and fair elections is shared by all opposition alliances, civil society, and the general public.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman reacted to the Supreme Court’s verdict by calling the earlier High Court judgment “unjust.” In a statement, he said, “Today, a four-member bench led by the Chief Justice has overturned the unjust ruling of the High Court. We bow in gratitude to the Almighty—Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah.” He added that further procedures are now in the hands of the Election Commission and prayed for a swift restoration of the party’s full rights.

Jubo Dal leader Sharif Uddin Jewel has alleged that the current administration, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, was installed by political parties with the promise of fair elections and restored democracy.
“But now, every time elections are mentioned, the government makes excuses—delaying today, deferring tomorrow. Why won’t they hold elections? Because they know the people will vote for the BNP,” Jewel said.
He further stated, “The people trust BNP because we have always stood by them. In the last 54 years, martyr Ziaur Rahman has been the only true statesman of Bangladesh. Amid post-independence chaos and internal-external conspiracies, he showed the nation a way forward.”

The Dhaka University branch of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has demanded the resignation of the university’s Vice-Chancellor and Proctor, accusing them of administrative failure to ensure campus safety. At a press conference, student leader Ganesh Chandra Roy criticized the administration for ignoring student concerns about the lack of a safe and open environment for free expression. “The administration has failed to act against Chhatra League members hiding in residential halls and has shown gross negligence,” he said. He also questioned the credibility of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s press briefing on student Samya’s murder, calling it “vague and misleading.”

UGC Chairman and former Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. SMA Faiz stated that if the government announces a roadmap for the upcoming election, it could help ease the political tension. He urged BNP to abandon its rigid stance of announcing a separate roadmap and instead engage in dialogue. “There is little difference between holding elections in June or December. Through discussions, this gap can be bridged,” he said. At the same event, Prof. Dr. Mahbub Ullah emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms and criticized the government for lacking a clear agenda when it assumed office. “Now we hear about reforms, justice, and elections being their priorities,” he remarked.

The 44th death anniversary of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman was observed across Bangladesh on Saturday through various programs. Events included tributes, mourning processions, prayers, food distribution among the underprivileged, and free medical camps. In Mathbaria, Pirojpur district BNP leader Prof. Alomgir Hossain attended a memorial gathering. In Gafargaon, former BNP joint convenor Dr. Mofakhkharul Islam Rana organized a medical camp, while volunteers in Faridpur distributed meals. Khagrachari hosted rallies, flower offerings, discussions, and a book fair. In Joypurhat, the district’s Farmers’ Wing distributed 500 tree saplings, and Zia Parishad held a commemorative meeting.

Tension erupted at Chittagong Government Commerce College after a dispute over setting up a help desk. Islami Chhatra Shibir claimed their leaders were attacked by Chhatra Dal without provocation, resulting in injuries to three members. Eyewitnesses appeared to support this claim. However, Chhatra Dal leaders denied the allegations, saying Shibir activists provoked the incident by chanting “Catch Chhatra Dal,” which led to minor pushing but no physical assault.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said the party has no objection to elections being held in December, February, or April—as long as key reforms are completed beforehand. He urged the Chief Adviser to announce a clear roadmap for both the reforms and elections. “Let’s not complicate matters by rushing. We are ready for polls once the groundwork is laid,” he said, stressing that the people should not lose faith in Jamaat’s role in national stability.

BNP leader Abdul Moin Khan stated that calls for a free and fair election are not a crime, emphasizing the party’s firm belief in democracy. “We welcome any party’s victory in a credible election, even if it’s not us,” he said. Moin Khan also praised former President Ziaur Rahman for restoring stability between 1972 and 1975, and for transforming Bangladesh from a “bottomless basket” into a country of economic potential. He highlighted Zia’s leadership at the OIC summit as a moment of national pride.

Islami Chhatra Shibir staged a protest in Rangpur after their help desk was attacked during the National University admission test. Witnesses said several traders raided the desk, seizing student materials and phones, which were later recovered with police assistance. Two individuals were detained; one woman was released after questioning. Protesters declared, “Attacking Shibir is like touching fire. There will be a response.”