Neela Israfel has alleged that during her admission to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, her consent was not sought, and the admission form falsely listed NCP leader Sarwar Tushar’s name as her husband instead of the correct information. Neela stated, “This is not a ‘mistake’—it is legal forgery.” Citing Sections 468 and 471 of the Penal Code, she said creating or using falsified documents intended as evidence is a punishable offense. She also pointed out that under the ICT Act, altering someone’s personal information without consent is a crime. Neela emphasized that this act violated her human rights under Articles 3, 5, 12, and 22 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, undermining her dignity, privacy, and legal security. She warned that such false information in hospital records could be used against her in the future, jeopardizing her social and legal safety. She demanded the maximum legal action against those responsible and the immediate restoration of her correct personal details.

Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud has been elected Chairman, and A.B.M. Ruhul Amin Hawlader has been appointed Secretary General of a faction of the Jatiya Party. Additionally, Kazi Firoz Rashid has been elected Senior Co-Chairman, while Md. Mujibul Haque Chunnu has been chosen as Executive Chairman. They were elected through voice votes by nearly 3,000 councilors from across the country during the faction’s 10th National Council. Earlier in the day, the council was inaugurated with the national and party anthems. Anwar Hossain Manju, Chairman of Jatiya Party-JP, addressed the gathering as the chief guest.

AB Party Secretary General Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad and other leaders visited Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, who is currently undergoing treatment at United Hospital. They met him Friday evening and prayed for his recovery.
In a statement, Jamaat-e-Islami confirmed the visit and expressed gratitude to the AB Party leaders for their concern.

Jatiya Party Secretary General (faction) Mujibul Haque Chunnu has stated that his party committed no illegal acts by participating in elections. However, he offered an unconditional apology to the nation for any moral or strategic mistakes.
Speaking at the party’s 10th national council, Chunnu said, “I may have made mistakes. Please view them with a forgiving eye. Sometimes we may not have taken the right decisions as a party. We have been labeled as collaborators with various political forces, but the Jatiya Party is committed to peaceful politics and moving the country forward in compliance with all rules and regulations.”
He called on all political parties, including the government, to cooperate in this effort.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed expressed concern over long-standing domestic and international conspiracies regarding the Chittagong Hill Tracts. He urged everyone to remain vigilant so these conspiracies do not succeed, stressing the importance of embracing a united Bangladeshi identity.
He emphasized that language, a single culture, or religion alone does not define a nation — rather, it is the unity of all linguistic groups, religions, and ethnic communities. Salahuddin also noted that affirmative action exists to integrate marginalized groups into the mainstream, though it may not be needed in 50 to 100 years.
Criticizing political attempts to divide the nation, he said, “Even after fifty years of independence, we are divided into sides and factions. Those who opposed the Liberation War have not denied our victory.”

BNP leader Shamsuzzaman Dudu has criticized parties pushing for proportional representation (PR) in elections, claiming they fear direct polls. “Many Islamic parties have never had their candidates elected to parliament, including Islami Andolon,” he said.
According to Dudu, Islami Andolon suffered severe political setbacks at the hands of the Awami League, particularly in the most recent Barishal election where their spiritual leader was injured. “Now they are opposing the Awami League, though they had long participated in elections under its tenure, even treating AL as a ‘friendly’ party,” he added.
Dudu also argued that in countries where PR has been implemented, political instability has been common — citing Nepal as an example, where governments have fallen at least ten times within three years. He further stated that if any political party fails to contest elections even during an interim government, it would be their own failure.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said the foundations of democracy must be strengthened gradually, starting from the local level. Speaking virtually at the DAB conference, he noted that almost all current reform proposals had already been presented in BNP’s 31-point plan two years ago. Since the BNP is leading in popularity ahead of the upcoming election, he said the party aims to establish a transparent, accountable democracy. At the same event, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reiterated the need to end the culture of political hostility.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Tarique Rahman is the future Prime Minister of Bangladesh, adding that the BNP has already announced a 31-point program addressing the nation’s most urgent needs, including healthcare. Speaking at a Doctors’ Association of Bangladesh (DAB) conference, he warned that Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry faces collapse due to harmful regulations from the Health Ministry’s assistant advisers, potentially shutting down medicine factories. Fakhrul criticized the interim government’s policies as self-destructive and called for ending the culture of political hostility. He stressed the need to secure all rights for the people—not just voting rights.

Asaduzzaman Fuad, a leader of the AB Party, claimed that the July declaration was designed to please certain political groups and began with an Awami League narrative that diminished “24.” He stressed the urgent need to implement points of consensus immediately, warning that under Article 7(k) of the Constitution, all members of the consensus commission are committing treason. Fuad called for the legal enforcement of the July Charter and a proclamation after discussions with all parties, warning that failure could lead to executions of political leaders. He also expressed doubts about the Election Commission’s ability to hold a fair vote, noting dissatisfaction with its current pace and predicting increased election-related violence as polling day approaches.

BNP leader Aminul Haque has urged party members to solve local problems by engaging directly with citizens and treating their issues as their own. “If you fail, leadership will change,” he warned, stressing that influence-peddling should be replaced with public consultation. Aminul promised that if BNP comes to power, it will make sports compulsory in schools and organize nationwide tournaments to keep youth away from drugs. He accused the ruling Awami League of prioritizing its own interests over public welfare.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, with further details to follow. Trump explained that the date and venue were kept secret earlier to avoid overshadowing the peace agreement he brokered between Azerbaijan and Armenia, signed at the White House on Friday. He revealed that the Russia-Ukraine peace deal under discussion involves a land swap, and expressed optimism that both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seek peace.

Umaama Fatema, a Dhaka University student leader, has faced criticism after submitting a petition to ban politics in the Sufia Kamal Hall without naming leftist student organizations. In her letter to the hall provost on Friday, she referenced a previous agreement to prohibit all political activities in the hall but alleged that some groups had been secretly active. Controversy arose as she omitted leftist groups like the Student Union, which had recently formed a hall committee. Later, Fatema clarified that her demand was for banning politics of all groups, including leftist organizations.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has accused India of harboring Sheikh Hasina while Bengali-speaking Muslims in India are unable to survive and are being pushed into Bangladesh. “Why isn’t she being pushed back?” Rizvi asked. He claimed Sheikh Hasina has lost control, often making reckless statements from abroad, and operating anti-Bangladesh activities from an office in Kolkata. According to Rizvi, Hasina aims to destabilize the country and fled last year amid mass protests fueled by student bloodshed. He also alleged that despite political persecution, lawsuits, and attacks, no BNP member fled the country — unlike Sheikh Hasina.

Marking the first death anniversary of martyr Afiqul Islam Sad, Manikganj BNP convener Afroza Khanom Rita said no words could console parents who lost a child. “We came not to console, but to honor his parents,” she said while visiting his grave. She accused the Awami League government of firing indiscriminately at students and protesters during the July movement, adding that BNP must take responsibility for supporting the families of martyrs. She also pledged to push for restoring Manikganj’s parliamentary seats from three to four.

BNP leader Prof. Md. Rezaul Karim said Bangladesh was freed from fascism under Tarique Rahman’s leadership. During the student-people uprising, Tarique allegedly directed activists from London, uniting students, citizens, and BNP members to oust Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India on August 5. Karim said the new Bangladesh would be built under Tarique’s 31-point reform plan, aiming to make the country prosperous and globally respected.