On Saturday night, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher held a courtesy meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-Uz-Zaman. When asked about the purpose of the meeting, Taher clarified, “It was purely a courtesy visit. We exchanged brief thoughts on the current overall situation. There were no formal discussions on any specific issue with the Army Chief or the military.” Asked whether political matters like elections were discussed, he added, “What I’ve already said is all I can disclose.”

Rezaul Karim, Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, condemned the siege of the Secretariat by government employees as an illegal and unacceptable action. “This is not a lawful form of protest—it violates civil service protocols and constitutes a punishable offense,” he said. Karim urged public servants not to engage in activities that destabilize the country. He acknowledged positive elements in the proposed ordinance that seeks to reform civil service accountability. “If there are legitimate concerns, there should be room for constructive dialogue,” he added.

Nadira Yasmin, Assistant Professor of Bengali at Narsingdi Government College, has been transferred to Satkhira Government College. Earlier, the Narsingdi chapter of Hefazat-e-Islam accused her of blasphemy over a publication titled Hisya, a magazine discussing inheritance laws based on gender equality. Protests were staged against her. Reacting to the transfer, Yasmin said, “I strongly condemn and protest this unjust treatment.” NCP leader Samanta Sharmin also criticized the move, saying, “Surrendering to mob pressure is unacceptable. This decision must be reversed immediately.”

During the International Week of the Disappeared, BNP leader Tarique Rahman urged the state to play an active role in preventing enforced disappearances. “No individual should ever fall victim to such inhumane practices again,” he stated. Citing BNP data, Tarique claimed that from 2009 to March 2024, at least 666 individuals were forcibly disappeared by law enforcement agencies. “The actual number is likely several times higher,” he added. Many remain missing, some were found dead, and others were shown as arrested after long periods of disappearance. He emphasized that the culture of enforced disappearances must be dismantled to preserve human rights in Bangladesh.

BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has praised Zakir Khan, former president of Narayanganj Chhatra Dal, calling him a brave leader who has endured numerous attacks and legal battles. “We must restore democracy or else the July uprising will fail,” Roy warned. “Even though fascism has fled, democracy has not yet returned to the hands of the people.” He emphasized that the BNP remains committed to the fight for voting rights and praised the party's acting chairman for maintaining unity across the nation.

Helal Uddin Naeem (26), a student leader known for his anti-discrimination activism, was violently attacked by members of the BNP-affiliated Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Titumir College. He is currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement accused the college administration of deliberately using JCD members to suppress ongoing student protests demanding the reopening of dormitories. During a sit-in against this political interference, JCD activists launched a surprise attack. The group called for immediate arrest of those responsible.

Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha, wrote on Facebook: “It’s now a battle between the Delhi-serving clique left behind by Hasina and the sovereign people of Bangladesh. I urge the entire nation to prepare for united victory in this existential fight. The July movement will continue until Bangladesh wins.” Protests are ongoing demanding the repeal of the "Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025" and the scrapping of the proposed NBR dissolution.

At a street rally in Chandraghona Lichubagan, Rangunia, Chattogram, Hasnat Abdullah accused the ruling Awami League of continuous repression over the past decade and a half. “The NCP, together with the people, will build a real Bangladesh,” he declared. Earlier, NCP leader Dr. Tasnim Jara noted that the party is holding rallies nationwide to connect with grassroots communities. “Women have led the July movement from the front. In tomorrow’s Bangladesh, we must all work together with the same spirit,” she added.

Speaking at a roadside rally in the Shaheed Minar area of Dimla, Nilphamari, NCP leader Sarjis Alam alleged that the police don't act without bribes. “There has been no development of roads and infrastructure in Dimla over the past 17 years. Instead, the people have been looted through deception,” he stated. Sarjis emphasized the need for multiple strong political parties in Bangladesh to encourage healthy competition. He also criticized the abuse of power during elections and called for justice for those killed in recent protests. “We want elections, but only local government elections for now,” he added.

NCP leader Abdul Hannan Masud has issued a stern warning to those currently striking at the Secretariat, NBR, and ports. In a social media post, he wrote, “The revolution will reach you too. You are demanding freedom to continue corruption and looting, but that era will end post-2024.” He accused these officials of being complicit in every act of enforced disappearance, murder, corruption, and money laundering under Hasina’s regime, and called for immediate removal and investigation by a neutral commission.

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain have been staging a sit-in for 13 consecutive days in front of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, demanding he be officially assigned the mayoral role. All public services at the city building remain suspended, causing widespread inconvenience to residents. On-site reports confirm that the building entrances are still locked. Protesters, operating under the banners of the “DSCC Workers Union” and “Dhakabasi,” have taken position inside the compound.

In a recent interview, Obaidul Quader revealed that he stayed in Bangladesh for nearly three months after Sheikh Hasina fled to India amid the uprising. “I wanted to see if something could be done from inside,” he said, referring to the growing dissatisfaction among workers, especially in the garment sector. “I tried to connect with them, but one by one, we were being arrested.” Quader claimed he was implicated in 212 murder cases and eventually fled, hiding in a neighbor’s bathroom on August 5 before being allowed a safe exit by protesting students who later took selfies with him.

Tension flared in Alfadanga, Faridpur, as two rival BNP factions called for meetings at the same location. In response, local authorities imposed Section 144 to prevent clashes. Supporters from the Nasir and Jhunu groups had started to gather near the Chowrasta area, prompting the police to disperse them. With the risk of confrontation looming, the restriction was imposed to maintain law and order.

Speaking at a street rally in Chattogram on Monday, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah called the National Board of Revenue (NBR) a “breeding ground for corruption.” He warned that if bureaucrats obstruct reform, the public will find alternatives. Hasnat also accused the protesting Secretariat officials of having supported the previous government before August 5. He issued a stern warning: any resistance to state reform will be thwarted with the support of the people.

Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon, advisor to the BNP Chairperson, has issued a legal notice to the Local Government Ministry demanding that Ishraque Hossain be sworn in as the Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation by today. Lawyer Ehsanur Rahman confirmed the move. Khokon had earlier stated that failure to administer the oath following a High Court verdict would constitute contempt of court. With the dismissal of the case, there are now no legal barriers preventing Ishraque from taking the oath, which must occur by May 26.