Jamaat’s Narsingdi district branch held a protest march and rally on Saturday afternoon, August 2, 2026, demanding the full implementation of the July National Charter. The rally took place at the city’s Shikkha Chattar. Party leaders and activists later marched through various streets before concluding in front of the Press Club, where district organiser Md. Ibrahim Bhuiyan delivered the closing remarks.

Speakers included Sadar upazila amir Mahfuz Bhuiyan, Shibpur upazila amir Mostafizur Rahman Kawsar, Palash upazila amir Abul Kashem Sikdar, general secretary Masud Karim and Madhabdi amir Aminul Haque. Other speakers and attendees included leaders from Raipura West, the city unit, Islami Chhatra Shibir and the Labour Welfare Federation.

The speakers said decisions made on implementing the charter before the election must be carried out quickly and fully. They alleged that the government had not taken an effective position over attacks on NCP leaders and activists in Savar, Sylhet and Habiganj. They also demanded trial of those responsible for an attack on an NCP worker in Habiganj and urged the prime minister to take necessary steps by August 5.

US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to cancel a potential military strike on Iran, conditional on reaching a “rapid” agreement with Tehran. In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump confirmed the decision, according to a report published on August 2, 2026.

Trump wrote that he had agreed to cancel the military attack for the future welfare of the world and the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran. He said, however, that the decision depended on reaching an agreement quickly. The post came amid reports in US media that Washington had been preparing to launch a new, major and forceful military attack on Iran later in the week.

Tehran had previously accused Washington of trying to raise tensions. Iran also issued a stern warning that any regional Middle Eastern country cooperating with the United States would be consumed by the fires of war. As the situation grew more complicated, the US government advised American citizens in the Middle East to remain highly alert and prepare to leave the region at any time if conflict and tensions intensified.

Debate over political appointments in Bangladesh’s public administration and state institutions has revived discussion of adopting aspects of a US-style administrative model. A report published on August 2, 2026 said the recent appointment of BNP leaders to top posts at 12 government agencies, boards and corporations added momentum to the debate. Concerns cited in the report include contract appointments, bribery, irregularities and delays in implementing government policies and programmes.

Professor Sirajul I. Bhuiyan of Savannah State University said political appointments in the United States are based on merit, qualifications, experience and skills, with Senate approval required for many posts. Political analyst Dr Wazed Khan also described broad appointments to policymaking positions and approval processes in the United States. State Minister for Public Administration Abdul Bari declined to comment on whether Bangladesh was moving toward that model, while saying the government sought an efficient, public-friendly administration.

Former cabinet secretary Ali Imam Majumdar warned that broad political appointments could make the administration more controversial. Transparency International Bangladesh executive director Dr Iftekharuzzaman called such appointments worrying and alleged that a culture of partisan control persisted. The report also cited service recipients and experts alleging continuing bribery, stalled files and administrative inefficiency.

Rajshahi University branch Islami Chhatra Shibir Secretary Hafez Mehdi Hasan accused the BNP of betraying the nation and ignoring the referendum verdict. He made the remarks after a protest march on August 1 at about 7:30pm, demanding implementation of the referendum result, full implementation of the July Charter, and trial over the July killings.

Hasan said two elections were held simultaneously in Bangladesh on February 12, 2026: a referendum and a parliamentary election. He alleged that after forming the government, the BNP disregarded the verdict of 70 percent of voters in the referendum despite taking office with 49 percent of the vote. He also accused the BNP of conspiring with the Awami League from abroad.

He warned that Shibir would build a movement with the public if the referendum verdict was not accepted. The procession began in front of the university’s central mosque, moved through campus locations including residential halls, and ended at Joha Chattar. Office Secretary Shamim Patowari also called for implementing the July Charter during the post-protest gathering.

The July Revolutionary Alliance will hold the First Conclave on July Revolution on Sunday at the BIAM Auditorium in New Eskaton, Dhaka. The event, scheduled to begin at 2:30pm, aims to preserve memories of the July mass uprising, pay tribute to its martyrs and outline a future path for a democratic and justice-based Bangladesh.

Organizers said relatives of martyrs, injured fighters, civil society representatives and leading figures from politics, media, culture, law and student leadership will attend. Listed guests include Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin, filmmaker and former cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, and Bdjobs.com founder and CEO AKM Fahim Mashroor.

JRA Foundation Chairman Saleh Mahmud Raihan said the conclave’s main purpose is to remember the martyrs’ sacrifices and present specific proposals for building a new Bangladesh. Media representatives from print, electronic, online and multimedia outlets across the country have been invited to cover the programme, organizers said.

The National Professionals Alliance, or NPA, held a discussion titled “July Awakening of Professional Society” in memory of fallen revolutionaries and with a pledge to build a discrimination-free Bangladesh. The event took place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, at the Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club in Dhaka. Member of Parliament and National Citizen Party member secretary Akhtar Hossain attended as chief guest, while NPA convener Navid Nowroz Shah chaired the programme.

Speakers described the July mass uprising as a milestone in the struggle for people’s rights, justice and a discrimination-free state. They said the professional community should play a leading role in building an efficient, accountable, humane and welfare-oriented state while upholding the sacrifices of those killed. Akhtar Hossain called for united participation by professionals in national development, good governance, job creation, a corruption-free administration and meeting public expectations.

Navid Nowroz Shah alleged that the current government was overlooking merit in appointments in several sectors in favour of partisan considerations. Representatives from professions including private employment, freelancing, development work, medicine, engineering, teaching, law, journalism, business and information technology pledged to work together for a modern, equitable and prosperous Bangladesh. The programme concluded after discussions and preparation of future work plans.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) held a symbolic march toward Petrobangla in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar on Saturday, carrying empty pots and pans to protest a proposed gas price increase amid an acute supply crisis. The Dhaka North unit warned that it would blockade the Petrobangla building if authorities moved to raise prices, preventing officials from entering or leaving. The march began at SAARC Fountain and ended at the gate of the Petrobangla building.

At the rally, NCP senior joint convener Ariful Islam Adib alleged that Petrobangla and Titas had become institutions of plunder. He said gas shortages were preventing families from cooking and warned of a broader movement seeking the resignation of the energy minister and other relevant people if the crisis was not resolved quickly. Abdullah Al Mansur said people would surround gas offices if the shortage remained unresolved by August 10.

Petrobangla has sought policy approval to propose a 67 percent price increase for gas used in electricity generation and a 51 percent increase for CNG used in transport. Its letter also mentioned higher distribution charges for six gas distribution companies. If approved, an application would be submitted to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, followed by a public hearing and decision.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said responsibility for deciding the party’s position on the presidential election has been entrusted to BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He disclosed the decision to journalists after a meeting of the party’s standing committee at the BNP chairman’s political office in Gulshan, Dhaka, on Saturday night.

The announcement followed the resignation of President Sahabuddin Chuppu, who cited physical illness at the age of 76. The report said his early departure marked a new turn in Bangladesh’s politics. In the period after the 2024 uprising, he had been the final bearer of the constitutional continuity of the previous governing system.

Under Article 123 of the Constitution, a new head of state must be elected by members of parliament within 90 days of the presidency becoming vacant. BNP currently holds a single-party majority in parliament, and the report said its nominee is therefore set to become the next president.

Jamaat-e-Islami reserved-seat lawmaker Nazmunnahar Nilu said Bangladesh gained independence in 1971 but achieved political freedom through the 2024 mass uprising. She made the remarks on Saturday as chief guest at a women workers’ rally in the Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club. The event was organised by the Bangladesh Sramik Kalyan Federation.

Remembering women’s contributions to the July movement, Nilu said the present state stands on the blood of 1,500 martyrs, including two women workers, during the events of “36 July,” or 5 August. She named fish seller Shahinur Begum, 57, and domestic worker Mosammat Liza, saying they were shot dead on their home balconies and describing the incidents as a brutal example of violence against women.

The rally demanded implementation of the July Charter and the referendum verdict, safe working conditions for women workers, fair wages and an end to workplace discrimination. Nilu called for respect for workers and said the state has responsibilities toward martyrs and injured people. Federation joint general secretary Rozina Akter chaired the gathering, attended by labour, political and media representatives.

Abdus Sattar, the Nilphamari district amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and a lawmaker for Nilphamari-1, alleged that the current government is moving toward the emergence of “new fascism.” He made the remarks while presiding over a public rally at Nilphamari DC Mor on Saturday afternoon, organized by the party’s district unit to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising.

Sattar said people could not be kept away from all political activities until the public verdict of a referendum was implemented and reforms under the July Charter took effect. He said the country’s people were prepared to make sacrifices again if necessary. He also claimed that various actions by the current government had created public concern.

He said people would not accept efforts to develop the state structure while ignoring elected lawmakers from opposition parties. Sattar called for elected representatives to be involved in national development and state administration, and for the country to be governed through democratic processes that give importance to public opinion. After the rally, participants held a protest procession through major roads in Nilphamari town, ending at Bazar Traffic Mor.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami central assistant secretary general Maulana ATM Masum criticised the current government at a rally in Bandarban town on Saturday afternoon demanding implementation of the July Charter. Speaking as chief guest, he alleged that the government had failed to provide treatment and proper recognition for fighters wounded in the July uprising. Jamaat later organised a mass procession through the town.

Masum said the government had not taken any visible official measures for treatment of injured July fighters and alleged that they were being mocked and ridiculed. He also claimed that despite 70 percent support for a yes vote, the government had disregarded the verdict and taken a position against the public. He alleged that it was following the Awami League’s path and seeking one-party BNP rule.

Saying public confidence in the government had eroded, Masum claimed democracy, human rights, peace and security were not safe under it. He pledged to continue supporting July movement fighters and warned against allowing anyone to become authoritarian. Central, district and municipal Jamaat leaders attended the rally, while Jamaat-Shibir activists and members of the public joined the procession.

Dhaka-12 lawmaker Saiful Alam Khan Milon said any conspiracy to erase the history and spirit of the July movement would be resisted with the people. He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2026, at the National Museum’s main auditorium in Shahbagh, Dhaka. Milon was chief guest at the unveiling of eight books on the July movement, organized by ICS Publications, the publication division of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir.

Milon said attempts had begun to conspire around July and weaken its spirit. He identified efforts to place the July movement in opposition to the 1971 Liberation War as one such attempt, saying it was not beneficial for the country. He described July as a movement of ordinary people, involving teachers, students and people from diverse occupations.

Chhatra Shibir central president Nurul Islam Saddam paid tribute to those killed in the July movement and urged the government to quickly complete fair and impartial trials over various past incidents. He said the event aimed to present the movement’s history using accurate information and evidence, and to carry its memory to future generations through research, literature and intellectual practice. Eight books were unveiled at the event.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Faridganj upazila branch held a mass procession in Faridganj, Chandpur, demanding implementation of the referendum verdict and the July Charter. The procession began at Faridganj bus stand at 10am on Saturday, following a roadside meeting. It later marched through key roads in Faridganj market.

Speakers at the meeting included Chandpur district Jamaat amir Mawlana Billal Hossain Miahji, Faridganj upazila amir Mawlana Muhammad Yunus Helal and municipal Jamaat amir Mawlana Mizanur Rahman. Upazila secretary Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain, assistant secretary Mawlana Abu Taher, Mawlana Siddiqur Rahman and other organisational leaders also addressed the gathering.

The speakers said the referendum verdict and July Charter must be implemented, warning of tougher programmes if the demands are not met quickly. They called for initiatives toward state reform and justice that give weight to public opinion, arguing that decisions ignoring public demands would not remain acceptable in the long term. They also demanded accountability for alleged injustices under the previous government and steps to establish a democratic environment. Party leaders, activists and supporters joined the march and chanted slogans.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar demanded implementation of the referendum verdict and swift trials for those involved in killings during the July mass uprising. He made the demands on Saturday afternoon as chief guest at a large protest rally organized by Dhaka North Jamaat in front of the Cholera Hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka.

Addressing the prime minister, Porwar said he had not been in London or Shillong but had remained in the country, questioning why he was called “secret.” He urged the prime minister not to be misled by incorrect statements from surrounding ministers and MPs. He also said Jamaat had never been secret and that the public would assess claims about Jamaat-Shibir involvement in different movements.

Porwar alleged that the BNP, despite benefiting from the July uprising, had moved away from its spirit. He said the BNP and other political parties had signed 84 reform proposals in the July charter but had since retreated from that commitment. He also alleged attempts to rehabilitate fascism under the name “Reform Awami League” through legal amendments and claimed partisan people were being appointed across different levels of the administration.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman said effective mediation could significantly reduce the backlog of about 4.5 million cases pending in Bangladesh’s courts. He made the remarks on Saturday at a hotel in the capital while addressing the closing ceremony of a two-day basic mediation training programme for legal professionals. The programme was organized under a project on expanding access to justice and improving civil case management.

The minister described mediation as an effective dispute-resolution method that can reduce litigants’ time, costs and mental hardship while ensuring faster, affordable justice. He said ensuring justice for poor, marginalized and underprivileged people, as well as victims of human rights violations, is among the government’s priorities. The National Legal Aid Services Organization is working to bring justice closer to such people, he added.

Asaduzzaman said a culture of resolving most disputes through discussion should be developed, except murder and other serious cognizable offences. Under the project, one female and one male mediator with the best performance will receive advanced training in Japan. Representatives from JICA Bangladesh, Japan’s Ministry of Justice and Bangladesh’s National Legal Aid Services Organization also spoke at the event.