With the next general election approaching, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish is finalizing its list of candidates for all 300 parliamentary seats. The party aims to complete the process by June 21. According to a recent organizational meeting, nominations will be given to candidates with strong grassroots popularity, organizational credibility, and active political presence. The party also reviewed preparations of potential candidates, many of whom plan to contest using the rickshaw symbol. Khelafat Majlish emphasized that unlike the last three “mock elections,” this one must be held under the current interim government after necessary reforms.

Zonayed Saki, leader of Ganosamhati Andolon, stated that it is perfectly normal for political parties to demand elections. He warned that portraying such demands as part of an “Indian agenda” is a dangerous narrative. “There’s nothing criminal about demanding elections,” Saki said. “If elections are not held by December, the government must clearly explain why to the public. Without a specific date, many necessary reforms cannot proceed. While there is consensus on several reform issues, others can be resolved through discussion.”
In the same event, AB Party President Mojibur Rahman Monju added, “The government failed to unite us or present a clear political roadmap. We must not squander this historic opportunity.”

Following a Supreme Court directive reinstating the registration of Jamaat-e-Islami, party leaders and activists from Atghoria Upazila in Pabna held a celebratory procession. District Nayeb-e-Ameer and former Upazila Chairman Maulana Zohurul Islam Khan addressed the gathering. In Tangail, a prayer event was also held where District Ameer Ahsan Habib Masud was the chief guest. Participants expressed overwhelming joy and excitement during the celebrations.

Police have arrested Akash Chowdhury, a suspended member of Jamaat-e-Islami, for kicking a woman during a rally organized by the Democratic Student Alliance in Chattogram. Akash became notorious on social media following a series of violent acts after the recent mass uprising—including assaults on dissenters, abducting a youth from the streets, and the public harassment of a woman. Officer-in-Charge Abdul Karim confirmed that Akash has been presented before the court under the Speedy Trial Act.

Jamaat-e-Islami has dismissed widespread social media rumors that party Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman recently made a secret trip to Doha, Qatar. In a statement, the party’s Acting Secretary General Maulana ATM Masum clarified that the claims are entirely false and politically motivated. He asserted that Dr. Rahman remained in the country and provided a detailed list of events and programs the party chief attended from May 8 to May 31. Masum alleged the rumors were part of a malicious campaign to tarnish the image of Jamaat’s leadership in the public eye.

BNP leader Major (Retd.) Hafizuddin Ahmed has claimed that a few members of the government's advisory council are facing corruption allegations. He stated that after assuming their roles, some advisers allegedly began securing licenses for their relatives in relevant ministries, causing harm to both the nation and themselves. Criticizing the inclusion of student leaders in advisory roles, Hafiz remarked, “Students should be studying at universities at this age. They can enter politics after earning their degrees.” He accused the current advisers of misguiding a once-promising generation of student activists, saying their involvement in lobbying and disruptive demonstrations has diverted them from constructive political engagement. Hafiz warned that what could have been the future leadership of Bangladesh was squandered by prematurely involving them in the cabinet.

A rice mill owned by a BNP leader in Sathia, Pabna was allegedly attacked, looted, and vandalized by activists of Jubo League and Chhatra League after he refused to pay extortion money. Businessman Rafiqul Islam filed a case naming 17 individuals and another 15–20 unknown attackers. During the attack, motorcycles were damaged, four workers assaulted, and four sacks of mustard along with cash were looted. Estimated loss: Tk 7 lakh. Named accused include Ismail Pramanik (40), president of Ward-1 Jubo League, and banned Chhatra League leader Mithu (35).

A man named Mohabbat Ali (55) was killed and four others injured during a violent clash between two BNP factions in Nakobaria area of Kaliganj upazila, Jhenaidah, on Sunday morning. Locals said the dispute stemmed from a power struggle between Nazrul Islam and Arif Hossain. Nazrul, a former Awami League leader who joined BNP after August 5, was reportedly trying to assert dominance in the union, sparking the confrontation.

BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain warned that any delay in elections beyond December could open the door to conspiracies. Expressing disappointment over the Chief Adviser’s remarks during his Japan visit, he said, “We all respect Dr. Yunus, but we were shocked to hear him say that only the BNP wants elections, and no one else does. That is simply not true.” Mosharraf reiterated that BNP wants elections by December and noted that 54 political parties have also expressed the same demand.

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain once again besieged the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, demanding he be sworn in as Mayor. Protesters locked all entrances, halting all municipal services. They claimed the movement had paused only due to public holidays and events marking Ziaur Rahman’s death anniversary. “We will not stop until Ishraque receives his rightful position,” said one demonstrator.

Chhatra Shibir leader Sadiq Kayem has accused the ruling Awami League of committing judicial killings of Jamaat-e-Islami and opposition leaders under fabricated charges of war crimes. In a statement, he said hundreds of people were killed for protesting politically motivated verdicts. He also alleged widespread persecution, including demolishing homes of Jamaat leaders, extrajudicial executions, abductions, and assaults on women. Referring to the recent release of ATM Azharul Islam, he described it as a sign of divine mercy.

Following an attack on Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader’s residence in Rangpur, the joint forces have sought cooperation from the Discrimination Resistance Student Movement and BNP leaders to identify those involved. Two leaders from the student movement, Imtiaz Ahmed Imti and district convenor Imran Ahmed, were called in for questioning. Upon hearing the news, Sarjees Alam rushed to the scene at 1:30 a.m. in the rain and spoke with Brigadier General Humayun Kaiyum of the 72nd Infantry Brigade. Sarjees stated that the Jatiya Party is an ally of the Awami League and part of the fascist regime. “They attacked our rally, yet they are being mainstreamed and rehabilitated. The Jatiya Party must be banned,” he said.

BNP leader Aminul Haque stated that the people of Bangladesh have been deprived of their voting rights for the past 17 years. “The public wants elections, and they want them by this December,” he said. He accused both the previous authoritarian regime and the current caretaker government of stalling the democratic process. He also rejected the Chief Adviser’s claim made in Japan that only one party wants elections in December, asserting that the demand for free and fair elections is shared by all opposition alliances, civil society, and the general public.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman reacted to the Supreme Court’s verdict by calling the earlier High Court judgment “unjust.” In a statement, he said, “Today, a four-member bench led by the Chief Justice has overturned the unjust ruling of the High Court. We bow in gratitude to the Almighty—Alhamdulillah, Summa Alhamdulillah.” He added that further procedures are now in the hands of the Election Commission and prayed for a swift restoration of the party’s full rights.

Jubo Dal leader Sharif Uddin Jewel has alleged that the current administration, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, was installed by political parties with the promise of fair elections and restored democracy.
“But now, every time elections are mentioned, the government makes excuses—delaying today, deferring tomorrow. Why won’t they hold elections? Because they know the people will vote for the BNP,” Jewel said.
He further stated, “The people trust BNP because we have always stood by them. In the last 54 years, martyr Ziaur Rahman has been the only true statesman of Bangladesh. Amid post-independence chaos and internal-external conspiracies, he showed the nation a way forward.”