Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has alleged that former party leader Ghulam Azam died due to persecution by the Awami League government. Speaking at a rally in Narayanganj, he referred to a 72-foot-long banner that had previously banned Azam’s entry, allegedly put up by Shamim Osman, a prominent Awami League leader. “A godfather once hung a 72-foot banner barring Ghulam Azam from entry. Where is that godfather now?” he questioned, adding, “Arrogance like this is never good.”

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer has claimed that after Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, no political group openly rejected it. Speaking at a public gathering in Narayanganj, he asked, “Can anyone name a political party that said they do not accept Bangladesh’s independence after 1971? There isn’t any. Everyone has accepted our beloved country’s independence voluntarily.”

BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has issued a statement urging the government to take stricter measures in light of the ongoing situation in the country. The statement expresses deep concern over provocative actions by the ousted dictator and his associates, who were removed through the sacrifices of thousands of martyrs. This has led to a surge in public resentment, resulting in the destruction of statues, plaques, and other symbols of the former regime across the country. The statement criticizes the interim government for failing to bring the dictator and his associates to justice in the past six months, leading people to take matters into their own hands. BNP asserts that the public had expected the rule of law but has been disappointed. The party warns that if the government fails to demonstrate its ability to control the situation, the stability of both the state and the administration will be at risk. BNP has called on the authorities to take immediate action to restore order.

The government will take swift and effective measures to recover both looted police weapons and all illegal arms, with visible success expected soon, stated Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan. Speaking late Thursday night at Mintu Road with student activists from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, he assured prompt action. Students, led by Abdul Hannan Masud, were demanding the arrest of members of the now-banned Chhatra League and the recovery of illegal weapons. Asif Mahmud further mentioned that many politically licensed arms holders over the past 16 years have failed to surrender their weapons, although most have been seized by the police. However, looted arms remain largely unrecovered. He confirmed that joint forces would receive fresh government directives to expedite arms retrieval. Meanwhile, Hannan Masud demanded that all weapons be recovered by tonight.

Fugitive Sheikh Hasina continues to make one remark after another from India against the ongoing student-led mass uprising. Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s ex-press secretary, Maruf Kamal Khan, commented on Facebook, stating, "Hasina has aged, lost her influence, and is exhausted. She is merely repeating the same old lies!" The post further claimed that Hasina once had a creative ability to fabricate a continuous stream of lies, but now she struggles to invent new narratives. According to the statement, she can no longer execute credible deception or even come up with innovative slander. The people no longer believe her tales of sacrifice after looting billions, nor are they convinced by her conspiracy theories regarding the killings. The post concluded by stating, "Only those living in a fool’s paradise would believe in her revival."

In Noakhali’s Begumganj, the ancestral home of former Army Chief Moeen U Ahmed was attacked, vandalized, and set on fire. Simultaneously, the house of former mayor of Chaumuhani and ex-president of the municipal Awami League, Akhtar Hossain, was also vandalized. Upon receiving news, police and army officials visited both locations. However, the district convenor clarified that this attack was unrelated to the anti-discrimination student movement. According to police and locals, more than a hundred youths launched the attack on the former army chief’s house late in the evening. At the time, the house was unoccupied, as Moeen U Ahmed’s younger brother, Javed U Ahmed, a former vice-president of the district Awami League, was away.

Led by Abdul Hannan Masud, a prominent leader of the anti-discrimination student movement, students set off from Banglamotor at midnight, aiming to stage a protest in front of the Home Affairs Advisor’s residence. Prior to this, the leader had posted two updates on social media. He accused former MP and notorious criminal Mohammad Ali of opening fire on students from his residence in Hatia. He condemned the administration’s role in allowing armed terrorists to operate freely. His posts called for solidarity, stating, “Either my homeland or death, I am going.” He further stated, “I am heading to the Home Affairs Advisor’s house and will stage a protest from 12:30 am. While they sleep, the Awami thugs will shoot!”

During the attack on the ancestral home of Manjurul Alam, General Secretary of the Upazila Awami League, and Fakhrul Alam, Joint Secretary, local residents in Savar resisted the assault. Rajib and Shomar lived in the house but have been missing since August 5. Angry protesters gathered at Pakija Morr and later went to Raj Manzil, declaring their intent to destroy the autocratic stronghold. As they broke into the house and began vandalizing it, local residents intervened, preventing the fire from spreading. This led to a confrontation, and over a hundred locals chased the protesters, even administering a public beating. Local residents feared that setting the house on fire would spread to nearby homes. Additionally, protests erupted across various regions, including Brahmanbaria, Kishoreganj, Panchagarh, Narayanganj, Manikganj, and Pabna, with attacks and vandalism at homes of individuals associated with the Awami League.

Those who are outside the government are the ones actively involved in forming new political parties, said Advisor Nahid Islam. He emphasized that if they decide to form or join a new party, it will be done independently of the current government. Nahid further stated that various frameworks exist for ensuring free and fair elections, which will be discussed with political parties before a final decision is made. When asked whether a neutral government should be formed with independent individuals or political representatives, he acknowledged the presence of multiple proposals and assured that steps are being taken with sufficient impartiality. He added that the government does not see any immediate need for structural changes and that decisions will be made through discussions with political parties. Nahid also revealed that the government is working in alignment with Dr. Yunus’s proposed election timeline.

At around 9 PM, agitated student protesters attacked and vandalized the residence of former President Abdul Hamid in the Kharampatti area of Kishoreganj town before setting it on fire. Earlier, the district Awami League office was also torched, with protesters declaring it a “public toilet.” In a series of coordinated actions, the student protesters demolished a mural of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the District Freedom Fighters Complex. At the Binnati intersection in the Sadar upazila, an excavator was used to destroy murals of Syed Nazrul Islam and four other national leaders. Similar acts of vandalism took place in Bajitpur upazila, where murals of four former presidents were demolished, and another Sheikh Mujib mural at the Pakundia Upazila Complex was also targeted. Leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement stated that Sheikh Hasina is allegedly orchestrating conspiracies from India, and they vowed to erase the presence of the Awami League from Kishoreganj.

A clash between two BNP factions in Bauphal, Patuakhali, over territorial dominance left 20 injured, including the municipal Chhatra Dal convener. Four motorcycles were damaged, and ten people were hospitalized. The violence erupted ahead of a rally by former BNP MP Shahidul Alam Talukdar, as Chhatra Dal activists distributed leaflets. They were allegedly attacked by a group led by Nazirpur BNP leader Enayet Hossain, who denied involvement. Police stated legal action will follow if a formal complaint is filed.

In Narayanganj’s Chashara area, a large crowd of students stormed and vandalized the ancestral home of former Awami League MP Shamim Osman. Initially, protesters began demolishing the walls with hammers. As tensions escalated, the house was set on fire before a bulldozer was brought in to level the structure completely. The residence, known as “Baitul Aman,” holds historical significance—it hosted a meeting during the Language Movement on February 29, 1952, and was a focal point for political discussions during the Liberation War. Despite its historical importance, the house was targeted amid ongoing unrest.

On February 6, at around 6 PM, a group of protesting students torched the ancestral home of actress Meher Afroz Shaon in Narundi, near the railway station in Jamalpur Sadar Upazila. The house, owned by Shaon’s father, Mohammad Ali, is a family property. Mohammad Ali had been a candidate hopeful for the Awami League, while Shaon’s mother, Begum Tahura Ali, had served five terms as a reserved seat MP for the party. Shaon herself had sought nomination as well. Eyewitnesses reported that following a protest march, some demonstrators set fire to the house. Firefighters rushed to the scene to control the blaze, but the extent of the damage is yet to be determined.

Actress and filmmaker Meher Afroz Shaon was detained by the Detective Branch (DB) from Dhanmondi on Thursday night. According to Additional Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Rezaul Karim Mallik, she was taken into custody on charges of conspiracy against the state and is being transported to the DB office for questioning. Shaon’s recent political stance and remarks had sparked widespread debate and criticism. In a dramatic turn of events, earlier in the evening, an enraged group of local students set fire to her ancestral home. Later that night, news of her arrest surfaced.

The National Socialist Party (JASD) has strongly condemned the demolition of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence at 32 Dhanmondi. In a statement issued on February 6, the party expressed that the destruction on February 5 further revealed the actions of anti-independence and pro-Pakistani extremist forces. These forces, who took control of state power, are erasing the symbols and memories of the Liberation War as an act of revenge for their defeat. The statement emphasized that the destruction of buildings, sculptures, and murals related to the independence struggle and the Liberation War cannot erase the historical facts of the atrocities committed by Pakistani invaders, collaborators, and war criminals, including the genocide of 3 million people and the systematic sexual violence of over 200,000 women. The party also called for peace-loving citizens to raise their voices and foster national unity.