BNP has expressed serious concern over the proposed "Telecom Network and Licensing Reform Policy 2025." At a press conference in Gulshan, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that while the policy ostensibly aims to promote digital inclusion and technological progress, it appears to favor large corporations and poses risks to the SME sector. He criticized the timing of the policy rollout ahead of national elections and demanded broader public consultation and impact analysis. Fakhrul also flagged ambiguities regarding ownership caps, cross-ownership, and the integration of emerging technologies.

Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), declared that his party would not participate in any election unless the July Charter is implemented. Speaking after visiting the grave of 'July Martyr' Sajjad Hossain in Syedpur, Nilphamari on Thursday, Nahid announced a nationwide march that has already received a strong response in the northern regions. He emphasized the importance of inclusive, countrywide development—not just Dhaka-centric growth—and said that even after the fall of the fascist regime, a mafia culture remains. He called for preserving the legacy of the resistance movement.

Hundreds of BNP leaders and activists, along with affiliated groups, marched in Pekua on Thursday demanding the death penalty for former MP and Chakaria Upazila Awami League President Jafar Alam. The rally started at 10 AM from Pekua Chowmuhani and ended with a gathering at the same location. Upazila BNP President M. Bahadur Shah led the protest, calling for maximum punishment for Jafar Alam. According to police, Alam is currently in seven-day remand in connection with three cases, including one related to vote rigging and ballot fraud during the 2018 elections.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has warned that implementing the proposed Proportional Representation (PR) system in Bangladesh will eliminate the emergence of local leaders and instead pave the way for more autocrats. Speaking at an event in Rangpur on Thursday, Rizvi said that under the PR system, parties—not the people—would choose MPs, weakening democratic values. He also paid tribute to the martyrs of the July-August movements, claiming that their sacrifices helped shape a new Bangladesh. Rizvi labelled the current government under Sheikh Hasina as fascist and highlighted the issues of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. He urged democratic forces to unite in the national interest.

Sarzis Alam, a leader of the Nationalist Citizen’s Party (NCP), has alleged that extortion is being carried out in the name of the BNP in Lalmonirhat’s Patgram area. Trucks transporting sand and stone from government-approved sites are reportedly being stopped and forced to pay bribes ranging from BDT 500 to 1,000. When two extortionists were jailed for a month, over a hundred activists from BNP and its volunteer wing reportedly stormed the police station and freed them. Sarzis questioned whether BNP leadership, tagged in his Facebook post, would take any action against these incidents.

BNP Chairperson’s Advisor, Zainul Abedin Farroque, has alleged a fresh conspiracy against the party, citing a recent Islami Andolan rally at Suhrawardy Udyan and comments by various political leaders regarding proportional representation and electoral issues. Speaking at a National Press Club discussion, he suggested these activities were linked to a meeting between Tarique Rahman and Dr. Yunus in London. He urged the interim government to hold elections by February to restore calm and ensure the revival of damaged constitutional institutions.

In Faridpur’s Bhanga upazila, disgruntled BNP leaders and activists blocked the Dhaka-Barisal highway for an hour, burning tires in protest of a newly announced 15-member convening committee for the municipal BNP. They rejected the committee as illegal and accused local party leaders of forming it through financial transactions. Highway police eventually cleared the road and restored traffic. Protesters are demanding the committee’s dissolution.

On the occasion of the 249th U.S. Independence Day, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami extended greetings to U.S. Acting Ambassador to Bangladesh, Tracy Ann Jacobson. The message, from Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, was delivered during a special event held at Tongi Highway’s United Convention Center. Senior Jamaat leaders, including Naib-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Md. Taher and Secretary General Prof. Mia Golam Porwar, were present. Both sides expressed hopes for stronger diplomatic, trade, and friendly relations.

Rashed Pradhan, Vice President of JAGPA, has criticized Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Hasina, for branding the July Uprising as the “July Riot” and calling it the darkest chapter in Bangladesh’s history. “The Awami League has distorted history with lies and deception, dishonoring the blood of thousands of martyrs and the sacrifices of wounded fighters,” he said. Pradhan declared that spreading such propaganda about July is a punishable offense. Speaking at JAGPA’s month-long program, he pledged to resist foreign interference, oppose Indian aggression, and take a strong stand against the Awami League.

Aminul Haque, BNP’s Central Secretary for Sports Affairs, has announced that the next national election is expected to take place in February. He expressed the party’s determination to form an accountable government through the people’s vote. Speaking at a membership renewal event, he warned that membership must not be renewed for those aligned with what he termed “Awami autocracy,” and that any collector violating this directive would face action. He also emphasized that the party would enforce legal and organizational measures against extortionists, troublemakers, and wrongdoers to protect internal discipline.

Abu Zayed Md. Nazmun Noor, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Patiya Police Station in Chattogram, has been withdrawn following demands from leaders and activists of BICHA (BICHAA) and NCP. The move came after tensions escalated when the OC denied detaining Dipankar Dey, Vice President of Rangamati District Chhatra League. This led to clashes between police and protestors. Subsequent protests included a blockade of the police station and nearby roads. The situation was defused only after assurances from senior law enforcement officials.

Sharif Uddin Sarkar, the expelled Religious Affairs Secretary of the Dhaka University Chhatra Dal, has called for the formation of an investigation committee to verify allegations about his past association with Islami Chhatra Shibir. He argued that if no such links are found, he should be reinstated in his position. “I cannot understand why, after sacrificing seven years for the organization, I am receiving no recognition,” he said. In 2017, he had unknowingly participated in the filming of a Shibir song, after which he enrolled at Dhaka University in 2018 and became active in Chhatra Dal-led movements. Sharif claimed he has been denied any chance to defend himself and has become a victim of injustice.

A fresh cocktail explosion occurred in front of the National Citizens Party (NCP) central office on Wednesday night. The blast, which targeted a display vehicle for the July March, injured several people and damaged LED lights. The attackers could not be immediately identified. In response, NCP activists in Dhaka held a protest march at around 12:30 AM. Notably, a similar attack in the same location on June 23 left four people injured.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju has claimed that the brutality during the 36 days of the July uprising proves Sheikh Hasina is the most ruthless female killer in the world. He demanded exemplary punishment for Hasina and her associates. Speaking at the inauguration of a commemorative photo exhibition for the August uprising, he expressed solidarity with the families of the victims, who also called for justice.

Salahuddin Ahmed stated that all parties agreed on the issue of constituency delimitation, which is already covered under Article 119. However, opinions differed on forming a separate commission for this purpose, with some proposing a specialized committee instead. He added that the caretaker government system is nearly restored and remains under judicial consideration. Although the Chief Justice traditionally plays a central role in forming the caretaker government, there could be provisions allowing the appointment of a Chief Adviser and their advisors by national consensus, excluding the judiciary. The BNP has agreed on constitutional safeguards to prevent any return to autocracy within ten years and proposed setting the caretaker tenure at 90 days. Under the caretaker provision, local government elections are excluded, while the Election Commission’s powers remain unchanged.