In Khulna, bulldozers demolished Sheikh Hasina’s uncle’s house. The Khulna City Corporation began the demolition at 9 PM on Wednesday. This ‘Sheikh House’ of former MP Sheikh Helal had long been a key center of politics on this side of the Padma River.

In Kushtia, the house of Mahbub Ul Alam Hanif, former MP and Joint General Secretary of Awami League, was bulldozed at 10 PM on Wednesday.

In protest of fascist Hasina’s participation in the virtual congress of the banned Chhatra League, students have resumed vandalism and arson at Dhanmondi 32. The ‘Long March to Dhanmondi 32’ program began at 9 PM, drawing more people, and the entire structure is being torn down. A previous arson attack occurred on August 5. The students declared they do not want any fascist remnants in Bangladesh. Another slogan rang out: “Delhi or Dhaka, Dhaka Dhaka!”

Armed criminals have abducted five farmers from the foothills of Teknaf. The kidnapped individuals are Hasan Ali, Tayef Ullah, Md. Yusuf, Md. Ferdous, and Kofil Uddin. They have yet to be rescued. The police stated that although an operation was launched, immediate rescue was not possible as they were taken deep into the jungle.

Hundreds of enraged students stormed Sheikh Mujib’s residence at Dhanmondi-32, gathering there at 8 PM and engaging in mass vandalism. In response to Awami League’s announcement that Sheikh Hasina would join a virtual session with the banned Chhatra League, the students declared a “Long March to Dhanmondi-32” in the evening and proceeded with their protest.

Tarique Rahman has warned against delaying and prolonging interim government reforms as part of a conspiracy. Speaking virtually at an event that provided financial aid to the families of 45 martyrs killed in the July-August revolution in Feni, Noakhali, and Lakshmipur, as well as housing for a Jubo Dal leader shot by RAB, he stated that the authoritarian Sheikh Hasina has orchestrated countless abductions, killings, and destruction. He stressed that justice must be served at all costs and that the struggle of the past 17 years must continue. He further noted that BNP, being a party that cares for the people, had already proposed a 31-point agenda two and a half years ago.

Police have arrested six people, including the Upazila Volunteer League secretary, in Thakurgaon for distributing Awami League leaflets. Reports suggest that when locals questioned the police about the reason for the arrests, they were beaten by law enforcement. Several individuals, including a Jatiya Party leader, were injured. The OC claimed that the arrested individuals had attempted robbery, and the police had to intervene to prevent it.

Jaima Rahman has arrived in Washington, D.C., from London to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in the United States. She is the granddaughter of the martyred President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, as well as the daughter of BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman, whom she will be representing at the event. Other invitees include Mirza Fakhrul Islam and Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. The event will feature speeches from Donald Trump and the presence of U.S. senators and congress members.

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of BNP, has called for Sheikh Hasina’s swift trial for the killings of 2,000 people during the July-August movement and the persecution of thousands of party leaders and activists over the past 16 years. Speaking at a rally in Feni, he criticized the autocratic regime and urged unity for a people’s government through elections. The rally also provided financial aid to families of martyrs from the 2024 student-citizen movement across Feni, Noakhali, and Lakshmipur.

Saudi Arabia has strongly opposed Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians and allow the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that any attempt to expel Palestinians will not be accepted, and the country’s position on the Palestinian issue is non-negotiable. Saudi Arabia also stated that it will not normalize relations with Israel until an independent Palestinian state is established, reiterating its firm stance on the matter.

Protests have erupted globally, with hundreds of people gathering outside the White House in Washington D.C. against Trump’s threat to occupy Gaza. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s weapons supply and Trump’s desire for ethnic cleansing. Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, and others have condemned the proposal, stressing the need for a two-state solution. International organizations and political figures warned that Trump’s actions could destabilize the region, leading to widespread conflict and violating international law.

Hasnat Abdullah, convenor of the anti-discrimination student movement, and Sargis Alam, chief organizer of the Citizen Committee, have posted on their verified Facebook pages seeking public opinions on a new political party. The party, which will be led by students and youth, is expected to be launched this month. In their post, they ask the public to share their preferences for the party’s structure through a short form, taking only five minutes to complete.

The Home Affairs Advisor has stated that efforts are underway to arrest those involved in the July uprising murders who have fled abroad. Among the 105 accused in the International Crimes Tribunal, 35 have been arrested, which has caused some anger. When asked about the public’s satisfaction with the law and order situation, the advisor said that the public can answer that, and the media colleagues can compare the current situation with when they took on their responsibilities. Efforts are being made to bring back foreign criminals through Interpol’s red alerts.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has declared that Awami League should be banned from Bangladeshi politics, citing alleged genocide and crimes against humanity. He criticized what he described as contradictions in government actions—calling for Awami League’s prohibition while still allowing their programs and using police to suppress opposition activities. Salahuddin emphasized that BNP had previously proposed amendments to the International Crimes Tribunal Act to prosecute Awami League as an organization. He warned that any political or administrative decision to regulate Awami League’s activities without a formal trial would be a weak move.

Police have arrested Sujanagar Upazila Awami League President and Mayor Abdul Ohab. Earlier, 12 individuals were arrested in connection with his forcible release from police custody. Locals claim that Ohab surrendered voluntarily, while police state that he was arrested based on secret intelligence while in hiding. Ohab had been previously arrested last Saturday but was forcefully taken away by hundreds of Awami League activists and local residents.