Israfill Farazi, a key organizer of the July Alliance, has issued a stern ultimatum demanding that the Secretariat be purged of partisan appointees by May 31. "Every morning begins with new rumors—claims that the Chief Adviser is stepping down. But our July warriors remain on the streets; none have returned home," said Farazi. He emphasized, "Until the safety of our July warriors is ensured, they will not back down. Those flexing their power, talking about elections, should remember—power is not permanent. Look at Sheikh Hasina's 15-year reign—ultimately, she couldn't hold on. Do you really think you can last nine months that easily?"

Farazi reminded the media of the ultimatum issued on May 20 and reiterated, "If the Secretariat isn't freed from cronies by May 31, we will launch a full-scale movement across the Secretariat under the banner of the July Alliance. We demand a formal declaration of July immediately."

GOP leader Rashed Khan revealed that the core conflicts in the current administration stem from disputes over a proposed humanitarian corridor and the Chittagong Port. “Advisers beholden to foreign interests are pushing for resignation to fulfill promises made to their backers,” he said. Khan accused them of emotional blackmail and prioritizing NGO profits over national security. He criticized Dr. Yunus for surrounding himself with inexperienced and controversial advisers instead of competent individuals, resulting in a lack of progress on institutional reform and genocide trials even after 10 months.

BNP leader Zainul Abedin Farooq addressed Dr. Yunus directly: “You are not just a Nobel laureate; you are the pride of Bangladesh’s 180 million citizens.” Farooq expressed dismay over media reports suggesting Yunus intended to resign. “Why were you appointed? To conduct elections. Nine months have passed, and there's still no roadmap,” he said. Farooq criticized the lack of progress, claiming that political manipulation has delayed the election schedule. As a result, he said, BNP has called for the resignation of three advisers.

Ali Ahsan Junayed, convener of UP Bangladesh, declared that their movement cannot stop short of completing the "unfinished revolution of July." "We are not paralyzed by fear of death. We fear none but Allah," he said. Addressing Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus, he urged, "Take the helm with a firm hand. Take decisive steps to fulfill July's aspirations. The students and masses are with you." He encouraged Yunus to engage directly with July's revolutionaries to understand the challenges on the ground, warning that continued delay could jeopardize the movement. "Sit with the warriors of July, hear them out, and you'll see them rise again across the nation to save it, InshAllah," he said.

After Army Chief Asim Munir became only the second person in Pakistan’s history to be promoted to Field Marshal, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan commented, “It would have been more fitting to declare him king, as the country is now ruled by jungle law.” Speaking from court during a trial, Khan condemned drone strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that killed civilians. He also denied rumors of any deal with the establishment, calling such reports false and misleading.

NCP leader Tasnim Zara wrote, “Since the July Revolution, last night was the most difficult. This is not a time for blame but reflection.” She warned that petty rivalries and distrust among political leaders are endangering the entire democratic transition. “We cannot let short-term calculations destroy the hopes of a nation that bled for its freedom,” she said. Zara added, “History teaches us that those who fear change rely on division and decay to resurrect old systems under new names.” Calling for unity, she urged political actors to rise above factions and honor the people’s role in the revolution.

BNP leader Ishraq Hossain stated, “Taking oath is just a formality. As the people’s mayor, it’s my responsibility to ensure proper waste management preparations before the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha.” He added, “Until a mayor is appointed in Dhaka North, I will assist the local administration and sanitation workers in fulfilling their duties.” Ishraq also announced plans to form zonal monitoring teams in coordination with former councillors and candidates from Dhaka South, aiming to restore order within 16 hours. “I will personally join the sanitation workers in the South,” he said.

BNP central leader Anindya Islam Amit and 390 other BNP activists from Jashore have been acquitted in two sabotage cases. The first stemmed from a 2014 protest against then-minister Abdul Latif Siddique for making offensive comments about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Eight BNP leaders, including Advocate Syed Sabu, were arrested during the protest. A separate case was filed in Jhikargachha in 2013. Verdicts for both cases have now cleared the accused of all charges.

Ganosamhati Andolon has called for an immediate roadmap for political reform and elections to facilitate democratic transition following the recent uprising. The group emphasized that the current government's legitimacy stems from the support of political forces involved in the uprising. To ensure national sovereignty and democratic governance, the party urged consensus-building with all political parties, warning that national unity is indispensable to prevent further conflict.

The army seized two government-labeled rice trucks in Singra, Natore—allegedly owned by Awami League leader Rezaul Karim Raju. The 16-ton, 210-kg haul has not yet been handed over to Singra police. Raju claimed the rice was legally acquired through purchases from local union council members and was meant for resale in Natore. The rice had been allocated under various government programs, including food-for-work schemes.

AB Party leader Asaduzzaman Fuad has urged caution regarding the proposed humanitarian corridor through Bangladesh. He stressed that the Chattogram port must evolve into a global logistics hub through efficient management, transparency, environmental awareness, and accountability. Fuad warned that a humanitarian corridor for the Rohingya could inadvertently drag Bangladesh into a geopolitical conflict. He reiterated that safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of the Rohingya to Myanmar is the only acceptable solution.

BNP leader Tajkin Ahmed, Joint Convenor of Satkhira BNP, has given a 7-day ultimatum to Satkhira's UNO Ishtiaq Ahmed to hand over the mayoral office, presenting a copy of a High Court stay order. Ahmed claims that the office was illegally vacated in November 2023 by the former government out of political revenge. Despite a subsequent move by the ministry to prepare for a by-election, the court intervened, stating there was no legal barrier to him serving as mayor.

Speakers at a Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Jatrabari declared that July revolutionaries would resist any attempt by the BNP to regain power through a rigged election. They accused the BNP of following a Delhi-prescribed agenda and trying to manipulate public opinion through chaos. They also criticized the party’s fear of local elections and demanded restructuring of the Election Commission.

BNP Joint Secretary General Syed Emran Saleh Prince has warned that failure to hold elections by December would lead to a national catastrophe. He stressed that timely elections are not just a BNP demand but a public one. Prince urged Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus to maintain his Nobel laureate neutrality, warning that mass protests under Tarique Rahman’s leadership could erupt in Dhaka if demands are unmet.

Just 48 hours after filing a lawsuit accusing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of vote rigging in a dummy election, Kamrul Hasan, President of the Aloa Union BNP, has withdrawn the case. His lawyer, Abu Raihan Khan, cited personal and family pressures and concerns for Hasan’s safety. The case initially named 193 individuals, including Hasina as the prime accused.