A case has been filed at Kotwali Police Station in Rangpur following an attack and arson at the Sky View residence of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader. Arif Ali, central secretary of Jatiya Chhatra Samaj, lodged the complaint, naming 22 individuals, including Imtiaz Ahmed Imti of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and NCP leader Nahid Hasan Khondokar. A total of 60 people have been accused in the case.

Shibir leader Sadik Kayem accused the BNP’s student wing of launching an unprovoked attack on their help desk at Chattogram Commerce College. The help desk was set up to assist students, but was allegedly vandalized and its volunteers assaulted. A similar incident occurred at Rangpur Police Lines, where the Shibir had established a free help desk for students. Sadik claimed that while there should be competition in doing good, student politics is instead descending into violence and suppression. He warned that if the path of violence continues, they will organize mass resistance with students and the public.

Speaking at a workers’ conference in Kishoreganj, Jamaat leader Professor Mujibur Rahman declared, “Those who avoid justice are the ones calling for rushed elections without reform.” He criticized the 2014 and 2018 elections as illegitimate and claimed that the 2024 election was a staged affair. “People want real elections, not sham ones,” he added. He demanded that all those involved in unlawful killings be brought to justice before any reforms or elections are undertaken. “We will not accept an election without justice first,” he asserted.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said that although the government is holding discussions with political parties, there is no tangible progress. He emphasized the need for real action to restore public trust. He also mentioned that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has invited the BNP for another round of talks on June 2. “The people of Bangladesh demand elections before December. Reforms and elections must go hand in hand,” he said. Salahuddin warned that if the Constitutional Reform Commission seeks to impose changes unilaterally, it will not be democracy—it will be a return to autocracy.

RAB-10 has arrested four individuals, including a local student leader, with 82 kg of marijuana in Shyampur. The detained include Russell Mahmud, convenor of the Shashidal Union unit of the BNP’s student wing, along with Yusuf, Sujon, and Saiful Islam Sabbir. A pickup van used in drug transport was also seized. RAB claims Russell is a known drug trafficker. Faisal Ahmed Bhuiyan, organizing secretary of the local BNP student wing, confirmed the arrest and stated that disciplinary action will be taken against Russell.

BNP leader Mirza Abbas has said, “Those who oppose the upcoming election under the pretext of reforms are free to speak out. But the nation must not be held hostage through blackmail. A politically elected government must come to power at any cost to ensure public safety and restore order.” Addressing fears among rival politicians that the BNP may return to power, he noted that the party had been in office multiple times before, and such fears are unwarranted. Citing Deb Bhattacharya, he added that in the past nine months, 3 million people—1.8 million of them women—have fallen into poverty due to so-called reforms.

Jamaat-e-Islami has announced plans to hold a major public rally in Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan on June 21 at 2 PM, following what it calls the “historic mass uprising that toppled fascist Sheikh Hasina.” Party leader Ehsanul Mahbub Zubayer confirmed that an application has been submitted to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) seeking permission for the venue. Top Jamaat leaders will attend, and invitations will be extended to like-minded political allies. “The rally’s confirmation depends on securing the venue,” he added, noting that preparations are already underway. This would mark the party’s first large gathering in the capital since the alleged regime change.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly protested the recent remarks by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, who stated that India wishes to see elections held in Bangladesh at the earliest possible time. Jamaat criticized this as interference in Bangladesh’s internal affairs, asserting that as a sovereign and independent nation, Bangladesh should not be subjected to such external commentary. The party urged the Indian government to adhere to the principles of the United Nations Charter in future remarks regarding Bangladesh’s internal matters.

In a statement, the Nationalist Like-minded Alliance asserted that the people of Bangladesh now strongly desire a free, fair, and impartial national election. The alliance, alongside the BNP and nearly all pro-democracy parties and coalitions, wants the election to be held no later than December this year. They warned that any attempt to delay the election will not be accepted. The alliance leaders emphasized that it's not just one party demanding this timeline, but a collective voice of all democratic forces. However, they criticized the interim government for failing to announce a clear electoral roadmap and accused it of pitting reforms against elections. “We urge the government to immediately announce a transparent and definitive roadmap for the upcoming national election,” they said.

BNP leader Zainul Abedin has called on the government to heed the public's demand and hold elections before December. “It doesn’t take 10 months to make this reform. Hold elections and exit with honor,” he said. Abedin also accused the government of trying to erase Ziaur Rahman’s legacy. “You can’t erase him from people’s hearts. He lives within them,” he said. He added that attempts to eliminate Khaleda Zia have also failed, and that Tarique Rahman carries forward his father’s legacy.

Addressing a street rally, NCP leader Sarjis Alam urged voters to prioritize candidates’ integrity and public service over party loyalty. “We’ve seen leadership passed down from father to son to grandson. This blind loyalty breeds dangerous dynasties,” he said. “If a candidate truly stands with the people, vote for them—no matter the party.” He added that NCP has taken responsibility to give political direction to the student-led uprising. Highlighting long-standing crises in Sundarganj—like erosion, unemployment, and lack of healthcare—he said the people are no longer dreaming of change; they’re ready for it.

Speaking at a memorial event marking Ziaur Rahman's death anniversary, BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury emphasized the urgent need for elections before December. “Investors first ask, when is the election? I want to see an elected government, opposition, and parliament,” he said. Khasru added that 52 parties that opposed Sheikh Hasina collectively want elections by December. “Only a few unregistered parties with no public support are against elections—just like the ‘King’s parties’ of the 1/11 era,” he said.

NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has denied allegations of secret seat-sharing negotiations with the BNP. “No such talks have occurred with BNP or any other party,” he clarified, responding to a claim made in an online talk show. He accused certain quarters of spreading false impressions to undermine the NCP. “From the beginning, we have demanded reforms, justice, and a roadmap for elections,” Hasnat said, urging for a genuine electoral environment through July’s reform charter—not sham elections driven solely by power grabs.

BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has criticized the party’s chief adviser for his remarks against the BNP while in Japan. “It now appears the BNP misjudged him,” he said. Roy added that the people's movement was for democracy and fair elections—not for individual gains. “Ziaur Rahman stood for freedom, democracy, and sovereignty. He never sought publicity; it followed him. Today, some only preach his ideals without practicing them.”

The BNP’s Nokla Upazila unit has expelled Md. Shahajan, General Secretary of the party’s 8 No. Char Ashtadhar Union chapter, for actions that tarnished the party’s image. He was previously arrested by a joint task force on Thursday for hoarding rice from the government’s food assistance program. The expulsion is temporary pending further investigation.