Shibir Secretary Nurul Islam Saddam cautioned, “Out of the 32 students on hunger strike at KUET, 27 have already fallen ill. The VC who owes his position to student protests now clings to power, creating unrest. His resignation is crucial. If any student is harmed, the government will not be able to contain the fallout.” Earlier, Hasnat Abdullah had also expressed solidarity with the students.

On August 5, Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak, along with ten others, reportedly took refuge in a room within the Parliament complex from morning till around 2:30 AM. They were eventually rescued by the military. Palak has stated he is open to interrogation. The court has granted a two-day police remand in a murder case filed with Vatara police. Shirin Sharmin remains in hiding, with her whereabouts—domestic or abroad—still unconfirmed.

BNP’s Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, after visiting the home of artist Manbendra Ghosh, stated that although pro-democracy forces support the interim government, it lacks constitutional legitimacy. He said it is now the government’s responsibility to determine how the Awami League will operate politically, given it controls the state machinery. Rizvi warned that unless war criminals within Awami League are prosecuted, the current administration will be deemed a failure.

BNP leader Mirza Abbas has claimed that five senior bureaucrats, including one outside the Secretariat, and certain members of the advisory council are working to derail the Chief Adviser. He warned the Chief Adviser to remain vigilant. Abbas also criticized YouTubers for allegedly fueling instability and questioned why those benefiting from Awami League-linked administrators in the bureaucracy remain untouched.

The Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested 10 more activists affiliated with the Awami League and its associated organizations in Dhaka, including members of the now-banned Chhatra League, for their involvement in flash protests. All are reportedly accused in various criminal cases. Meanwhile, a nationwide special operation led to the arrest of 1,610 individuals, according to the Police Headquarters. Law enforcement officials also recovered a homemade pipe gun, a single-barrel shotgun, one empty cartridge shell, and two defective rounds of ammunition. The special operation will continue.

For the first time since the recent mass uprising, the ruling Awami League staged a sudden march in Magura town on Tuesday, calling the ongoing tribunal proceedings a “farce” and demanding their closure. The march, held under the banner of the party’s Magura district branch, saw 15–20 participants wearing helmets and masks. Attempts to contact the Officer-in-Charge of Magura Sadar Police Station, Md. Ayub Ali, for comment were unsuccessful.

Nurul Islam Saddam, Secretary of Islami Chhatra Shibir, has criticized the lack of justice for what he called “Awami fascism” despite the existence of solid evidence. “This is not 1971, when there was little documentation and justice was difficult,” he said. Saddam expressed skepticism that future governments will pursue justice, citing historical examples like the political rehabilitation of Ershad after his ouster in the 1990s. He condemned those who remain silent about the July massacre and warned that the public will show them the “red card.” He also voiced frustration over sudden processions held by the ruling party.

BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman has warned of an emerging threat from “invisible forces” and fascist conspirators in the country’s political landscape. “We must stand united to confront them,” he said. Rahman claimed that nearly 70% of the country’s development during recent decades took place under BNP rule. He emphasized preventive healthcare and the need to build a healthy, conscious young generation within the next decade. He also stressed the importance of incorporating moral values into primary and secondary education to foster responsible citizenship and leadership. “We want to build a harmonious Bangladesh beyond the identity of majority or minority,” he said, adding that if BNP is elected through a fair vote, it will implement its 31-point agenda.

The Nationalist Civic Platform (NCP) has declared solidarity with the students of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), who began a hunger strike on Monday demanding the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor. NCP stated, “On February 18, KUET students were attacked with local weapons by members of Chhatra Dal and outsiders, but no proper action was taken against the perpetrators. Instead, the university expelled 37 students.” According to Saleh Uddin Sifat, although the administration has not publicly disclosed the names of the expelled students, a central leader of a student political organization claimed that seven of them belong to his party. “This raises serious questions about the administration’s neutrality,” said Sifat. NCP also demanded an impartial investigation into allegations of physical harassment against the Vice-Chancellor during the February incident. The platform criticized the government for inaction despite receiving a memorandum on the issue.

BNP has announced a major rally in front of its central office in Nayapaltan on May 1 to mark International Workers’ Day. The event, organized by the party’s labor wing, will feature Acting Chairman Tareq Rahman as the chief guest. Senior leaders, including Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, attended a preparatory meeting for the rally.

BNP leader Aminul Haque has said that elections without comprehensive reforms will not be accepted by the people. He stressed that those responsible for corruption in the sports sector over the last 17 years must be brought to justice by an elected government. He criticized any attempts to delay elections under the pretense of judicial reform and reiterated that the elections must be held by December.

Revolutionary Workers Party leader Saiful Haque criticized the Election Commission (EC), saying that even angels couldn’t ensure fair polls under its current form. He advocated for an accountable EC and stated that an interim government could deliver meaningful elections. Haque confirmed they have submitted 31 written recommendations and urged the EC to consult with political parties before finalizing the election code of conduct.

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Commissioner Hafiz Ahsan Farid has confirmed that steps are underway to bring Sheikh Hasina and Tulip Siddiq back to Bangladesh. He stated that a Mutual Legal Assistance Request has been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, which will be forwarded to foreign missions through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Farid emphasized that Tulip Siddiq is being treated as a Bangladeshi citizen and not a foreign national, and international anti-corruption agencies will be involved in Hasina’s case.

Following a court order on March 27 that invalidated the 2020 DSCC election results and named BNP leader Ishraq Hossain as mayor, the Election Commission has written to the Law Ministry for its opinion before issuing an official gazette. Responding to the delay, Ishraq questioned whether the Law Ministry has more authority than the court.

Shibir President Zahidul Islam demanded the unconditional release of former Dhaka University Shibir unit founder and Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam. “We will remain patient, but we will not tolerate injustice or oppression,” he said. He condemned the “brutal persecution” Azhar faced and warned the government not to interpret their restraint as weakness.