BNP leader Hummam Kader Chowdhury declared that his party has no ties with those supporting the Awami League. He emphasized that justice for the disappeared and murdered BNP activists remains a priority and criticized the ruling party for continued attacks on opposition members.

Ali Ahsan Junaid, an organizer of the mass uprising, called on BNP, Jamaat, NCP, and other opposition groups to unite in banning Awami League. He warned against internal divisions and reaffirmed that any attempt to rehabilitate the party would be resisted.

BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan announced that the party will hold a press conference on Saturday at 11 AM at its Gulshan office. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and senior party leaders will address the media on the current political situation and national affairs.

BNP leader Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu claimed that the same conspirators who smeared Tarique Rahman’s name during his political peak are once again plotting. He accused these forces of benefiting from a vote-less government and of working against dedicated BNP leaders like Barrister Aminul Haque.

Gana Adhikar Parishad leader Abu Hanif criticized the government for failing to officially ban the Awami League despite public opposition. He argued that the League had engaged in enforced disappearances and election rigging over the past 15 years, leading to the July uprising. He warned that any attempt to rehabilitate the party would be met with mass resistance.

BNP leader Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie stated that if Awami League is to be banned, it must be done through the judicial process. He insisted that not only Sheikh Hasina but also her family, ministers, MPs, and all officials involved in misgovernance must face justice. He lamented that despite seven months passing since the July uprising, Hasina and her family’s trial has yet to begin.

During an Awami League procession, three individuals were detained and later handed over to Mohammadpur police after being physically assaulted. The detainees include Lubna (35), a central member of the Jubo Mohila League, along with Sirajul (45) and Raju (30). Additional Deputy Commissioner of Tejgaon Police, Jewel Rana, confirmed the arrests but did not provide details on further legal actions against them.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that emotional decisions cannot solve public problems; instead, actions must be based on reality. He emphasized that the party would not take any steps that could lead them astray. Addressing the issue of Tarique Rahman’s exile due to legal cases, he assured that Rahman would soon return to the country. Fakhrul also urged the interim government to implement necessary reforms and hold elections without delay.

At a BNP iftar gathering, acting chairman Tarique Rahman warned that the interim government must not take any steps that could rehabilitate fugitive fascist leaders.

He stressed the importance of restoring voting rights, noting that young people in Bangladesh had been deprived of their right to vote for over 15 years.

At a press conference, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah alleged that the military was attempting to intervene in Bangladesh’s political affairs.

“Politicians—not the military—should determine the country’s future,” he asserted.

He also stated that before any further discussions, the Awami League must be held accountable for its crimes. “They must admit their wrongdoings before we can talk about anything else,” he emphasized.

Nahid Islam, convener of the NCP, vowed that the movement to revoke the Awami League’s legal status will continue.

“The Awami League is no longer a democratic political party; it is a fascist organization. Dr. Yunus recently said there were no plans to ban them, but we strongly oppose such statements,” he said.

He added that the perpetrators of the Pilkhana massacre, the Shapla Cha

BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi stated that Awami League can engage in politics if its leadership is not involved in murder and looting. However, he emphasized the need for justice. “Justice must be served swiftly, and those responsible must seek public forgiveness. If the people forgive them, we have no objections,” he said, adding that true democracy can only be established through a fair election.

A deadly clash over territorial dominance in Narsingdi’s Raipura left two people dead and five injured. The victims, Amin (23) and Bashar (35), were both supporters of local Awami League leader Salam Mia. Locals reported that a long-standing rivalry between the factions of Salam and Shamsu escalated into a heated argument on Thursday night. By early Friday morning, both sides engaged in a violent confrontation using spears and traditional weapons.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has stated that the public will not accept the rehabilitation of the Awami League. In a statement, he expressed gratitude for a “new Bangladesh free from fascism” and accused former regime supporters of conspiring inside and outside the country to destabilize the nation. He also emphasized that the primary demand of 180 million oppressed Bangladeshis is the trial of genocide perpetrators, proper rehabilitation of families of 2024 martyrs, medical treatment for the injured and disabled, and fundamental electoral reforms. “Justice for genocide must come first; there is no room for anything else,” he added.

On Thursday, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman spoke with the wife of a protester who was killed during a mass uprising. During the conversation, he vowed to stand by the family’s daughter, who is also a victim of sexual violence. He assured them that his party would fight against those responsible for the heinous act. “Our doctors and lawyers will support you,” he said. The victim’s mother expressed her anguish, stating, “If this is the reward for someone who sacrificed his life for the people of this country, then how will I survive? I want justice for my daughter, and I demand the death penalty for those who harmed her.”