Following the fall of the fascist regime, anti-state conspiracies have been ongoing, allegedly orchestrated by fugitive former Gazipur mayor Jahangir Alam. In an 11-minute and 9-second audio recording, Jahangir is reportedly heard saying, “No external force will organize things for us at home. Our leader is doing his part. You will be informed 24 hours in advance about what needs to be done.” Student leaders leading the resistance claim that the ruling party is a terrorist political group conspiring from abroad to destabilize the country. They urge immediate action to counter these efforts.

Maulana ABM Musharraf Hossain, who was forced to leave his position as the Imam of Barishal Collectorate Mosque for praying for Delawar Hossain Sayeedi, has returned after 14 years. On Friday, he led Jumu’ah prayers at the mosque. Musharraf had allegedly been forced to resign by the then-administration on March 14, 2010. Since then, the Imam’s position has remained vacant. As it is not a government position, no legal complications exist. Locals are demanding his full reinstatement. The mosque’s Khatib, Sani Imam Hafiz Abdullah Al Mamun, stated that the divisional commissioner has permitted Maulana Musharraf to continue leading prayers after Ramadan.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary Mia Golam Parwar has declared that there will be no room for the rehabilitation of fascists in the country. Speaking at an event, he said, “Ramadan is the month of Badr and Qadr. We must pledge to build a just society. We must collectively move forward in the post-August 5 era to establish a new Bangladesh. The patriotic people must unite like steel to resist all conspiracies against the nation. Ultimately, the only path to true liberation is through a Quranic society.”

Sultana Akter, the mother of missing student activist Yasin, has made a heartfelt plea for her son’s return. “It has been seven days since my son went missing. The police and administration are not helping to find him. My son is also a citizen of this country, so why is no one assisting in locating him? Please, bring my son back, alive or dead,” she said. Yasin, a member of the student wing of the opposition, went missing after a clash between locals and fishermen at Rasulpur Ghat in Khaliajuri, Netrokona. Three other missing individuals have since been found dead.

A Deputy Police Commissioner in Rangpur Metropolitan Police has been accused of assaulting a complainant and attempting to open fire when the victim tried to file an extortion case against him at Kotwali Police Station.

The accused officer has since been transferred. Meanwhile, police have arrested businessman leader Amit Banik and sent him to jail. Kotwali police have filed a general diary (GD) against the officer. Reports suggest that the accused officer was involved in demanding bribes to withdraw murder charges against Lipi Khan, a local leader close to the ruling Awami League. When Banik sought legal action against the officer, he was drawn into a conflict that led to his arrest.

Police have arrested Sikdar Riyad Hossain Apu, the president of the banned Dashmina Upazila Chhatra League, on Thursday.

In March 2022, a BNP Union Council event in Sankipur village was disrupted by Awami League activists. Following the incident, BNP recently filed a case, leading to Apu’s arrest. He has been sent to prison.

In Mohanganj, Netrokona, a businessman named Jasim Uddin (35) was brutally attacked after refusing to pay extortion money to a Jubo Dal leader and his associates. He is currently undergoing treatment. According to his wife, Nisha Akter, the attack was led by Faisal Ahmed Khokon, Secretary of the Municipal Jubo Dal, along with 10-12 of his followers.

Jasim Uddin, the owner of Dhaka-based recruitment agency M/S Afif International, resides in Dhaka with his family. The attackers had been demanding BDT 1 million from him. When he refused to pay, they assaulted him on Friday.

BNP leader Dr. Moin Khan stated that power often leads to the downfall of leaders, citing the example of the current government. He emphasized that political leaders should focus on the welfare of the people and not be swayed by power. He also condemned attempts to distort the religious beliefs of Bangladesh’s people through propaganda, asserting that the country’s citizens are devout but not fanatical.

Maulana Syed Mosaddak Billah Al Madani of the Islamic Movement of Bangladesh called for the implementation of Islamic laws against adultery to prevent incidents like the one in Achiya. He warned that delays in the judicial process could lead the public to take the law into their own hands. He also criticized the slow pace of justice in cases of child and women abuse and called for reforms in law enforcement to eliminate fascist influences in government.

Abu Hanif of the Gono Odhikar Parishad stated that law and order cannot improve unless political parties cooperate with the police. He criticized the government for failing to meet public expectations and demanded the identification and punishment of law enforcement members involved in the 2013 uprising. Regarding the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), he stressed that criminals should be brought to justice, but the entire force should not be questioned.

At an Iftar event organized by the Panchagarh District Association, NCPI North Zone Chief Organizer Sarjis Alam predicted that within the next decade, a prime minister would emerge from Panchagarh. He outlined plans to promote the district’s development and emphasized unity in executing these plans. He also urged citizens to report any complaints against government officials, assuring that necessary actions would be taken within a week.

Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Shafiqur Rahman called for self-criticism among politicians and journalists. He stressed that no one is above mistakes and called for the media to highlight both the positive and negative aspects of political leaders. Rahman stated that transparency and mutual understanding between politicians and the media are key for societal progress. He criticized the political class for failing to put the nation above party interests and claimed that political slogans should reflect real action.

Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the BNP media cell, announced that the party is scheduled to meet United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday. The meeting will take place at 1:00 PM at the InterContinental Hotel in the capital. BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and other party representatives will participate in the meeting.

In a Facebook post, Tarique Rahman urged the interim government to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of every mother, sister, and daughter in the country. He expressed deep sorrow, shame, and grief over the tragic death of an 8-year-old girl after being raped in Bangladesh. Rahman emphasized that children and women should never face violence, harassment, or oppression. He pledged to work for justice for the victims and mentioned that the BNP has formed two cells – one for medical assistance and the other for legal support.

Following the efforts of Shamsul Huda of Dhaka, the body of Indian national Bijli Kumar Roy, who passed away in jail, was returned to his family. Roy had served a one-year sentence for illegal entry in 2021. Due to a mistake in his address, he couldn’t be sent back to India until now. After falling ill, he was admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, where he passed away on January 15. His elder brother, Badri Roy, received the body in the presence of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Border Security Force (BSF). Huda has helped return 43 out of 52 such cases to their families.