Investigators claim that former Awami League state minister Dr. Enamur Rahman was responsible for the deaths of 62 people in Savar and Ashulia during the July uprising. During a court hearing on Wednesday, the lead investigator stated that Savar and Ashulia witnessed the worst violence of the anti-discrimination student movement. He alleged that Enam, a wealthy politician, financed the brutal crackdown, which resulted in 41 deaths in Ashulia and 21 in Savar. He also revealed that some bodies were burned using gunpowder to destroy evidence.

A court has granted a five-day remand for former state minister Enamur Rahman in connection with the murder of Shahid Kaiyum, a Comilla University student, during the July uprising in Savar. According to the case details, Kaiyum was shot dead at the Savar bus terminal on August 5. His mother later filed a case seeking justice. Meanwhile, Awami League figures Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu, Salman F Rahman, and Abdullah Al Mamun have been arrested in connection with a separate murder case in Ashulia.

To demand control over essential commodity prices, improvements in law and order, a roadmap for early elections, and resistance against fascist plots, BNP has announced rallies across all 64 districts of Bangladesh. The eight-day program begins today (Wednesday), with senior leaders addressing gatherings in various districts, including Goyeshwar Chandra Roy in Lalmonirhat, Nazrul Islam Khan in Sirajganj, and Salahuddin Ahmed in Feni.

On Tuesday, Mohammad Shishir Monir, the lawyer representing the plaintiffs in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, alleged that the Awami League government obstructed the investigation and destroyed crucial evidence on high-level orders. Runi’s brother and case plaintiff, Nausher Alam Roman, accused the previous government of involvement in the murder. Journalists present at the event expressed outrage over the prolonged delay in justice, vowing to submit a memorandum to the Chief Adviser.

Speaking at a seminar titled "Tarique Rahman’s 31-Point Reform Agenda and Public Engagement," BNP leader Mirza Abbas urged authorities to focus on corrupt officials hidden within government offices rather than searching for "devils" in jungles. He claimed that pro-Awami elements still occupy key positions in government institutions and misguide the administration. Addressing criticism over BNP’s demand for elections, he asserted that the party has been fighting for voting rights for decades and welcomed the shift in focus from local to national elections.

At an event in front of the National Press Club on Tuesday, Mahmudur Rahman Manna, President of Nagorik Oikya, emphasized the need for national unity in the fight for democracy and freedom. He stated that the nation must overcome division and hostility to remain united in the long run. He assured that efforts to change the country have already begun. The event was a symbolic hunger strike organized by the families of those killed and injured during the 2024 mass uprising, demanding proper medical treatment and state rehabilitation for the wounded. After three hours of fasting, Manna, as the chief guest, ended the strike by offering water to the protesters.

During the mass uprising, Abdul Mannan served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Sylhet. Allegations surfaced that he allowed members of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) to store weapons in his office. Last Friday, the Rangpur Metropolitan Police arrested Abdul Mannan, who was then serving as SP of the Rangpur Range. He was later presented before a Sylhet court and placed in custody. Mannan has also been accused of being involved in a promotion trading scheme. On August 4, six people were killed by law enforcement gunfire in Sylhet’s Gopalganj Upazila, which was under his jurisdiction. He is also alleged to have been involved in land fraud and acting as an armed protector for the BCL.

Natore’s Bagatipara Upazila saw the midnight arrest of Sohel Rana, the local Chhatra Dal convener, for his alleged involvement in a gun attack on the house of former BNP leader Rashid Chowdhury. The attack, which occurred on December 16, involved multiple rounds of gunfire. Police recovered two live rounds and seven spent shells from the scene. Rana’s arrest comes 56 days after the incident.

Speaking from Adiala Jail on February 10, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan criticized the judiciary, government, and state institutions, claiming that democracy in Pakistan has collapsed. He reportedly conveyed his concerns in a letter to the military, condemning increasing attacks on free speech. Rejecting the legitimacy of the current administration, he labeled the president, prime minister, and ministers as "fraudulent," asserting that the media is controlled and public gatherings are restricted.

A protest march led by Tongi East Thana Jubo Dal convenor Akbar Hossain Faruk demanded the arrest and trial of deposed fascist Sheikh Hasina and her associates. The march, which traversed key points along the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, concluded at Station Road, where a brief rally was held. Speakers at the event reiterated their demand for her immediate arrest.

In Chapainawabganj's Bholahat Upazila, a football tournament witnessed an unusual sight: a police officer, an Awami League leader, and BNP leaders sharing the same stage. The presence of former Upazila Chairman and Awami League Organizing Secretary Rabbul Hossain, along with BNP district committee members Mozammel Haque and Abu Hanif, alongside the Officer-in-Charge (OC), sparked widespread discussion. Organizers clarified that there is no party-based government at the moment and sought cooperation from all political groups to make the competition a success.

Mojibur Rahman Manju, chairman of the Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party, stated that students and the public demand systemic political reforms, not just a change in leadership. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, he said that before public frustration reaches its peak, the interim government must prove its competence and responsibility. He acknowledged that the administration had faced over 150 protests, floods allegedly caused by an Indian conspiracy, sectarian violence, and widespread corruption in the past six months. While commending the government for handling these crises, he also stressed that proactive measures like ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ and a political coordination team should have been implemented sooner.

In a continued crackdown under ‘Operation Devil Hunt,’ Gazipur police arrested 81 individuals—69 from the metropolitan area and 12 in the district. Police Commissioner Dr. Nazmul Karim Khan stated that these arrests followed the attack on students at AKM Mozammel Haque’s residence. Over the past four days, authorities have detained a total of 335 individuals: 16 on Saturday, 65 on Sunday, 100 on Monday night, 73 on Monday daytime, and 81 on Tuesday. Police claim that those arrested are affiliates of the ruling party, involved in suppressing dissent.

Thirteen years have passed since the brutal murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, yet justice remains elusive. The investigation report has been postponed 115 times, and four different agencies have taken over the case. A high-powered task force, led by the PBI chief, has been formed to expedite the probe. Allegations suggest that for six years, no investigation was conducted before the case was handed over to the PBI. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), which previously handled the case, only sought extensions without making progress. Meanwhile, Sagar and Runi’s family continues to wait in exhaustion. The couple was murdered on February 11, 2012. However, the interim government has now pledged to accelerate the judicial process.

Despite no official election date being set, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has begun preparations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections. The party has preliminarily announced 100 potential MP candidates across 21 districts. However, Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman clarified that these are not final candidates but a shortlist, with official nominations to be announced later. He also emphasized the need for electoral reforms to ensure a fair election, warning that without such measures, the election could turn into a political genocide.