Students blocked the Faridpur-Barisal highway for three hours protesting an alleged attack on anti-discrimination activist Boishakhi Islam Borsha and her father in Nagarkanda, Faridpur. According to reports, the assault was carried out by local BNP members after Boishakhi filed a police complaint regarding the harassment of her younger sister. The accused, Md. Sharif Bepari (21), son of a local named Md. Jalal Bepari, had allegedly been stalking the girl for an extended period. When police moved to arrest the attackers, they were met with resistance and physical assault. Boishakhi’s family believes the attack was retaliation for filing the general diary (GD) with police.

In a powerful show of resistance, thousands of local residents formed a human wall along a one-kilometer stretch of the border at Kochakata in Kurigram to prevent the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from pushing 50–60 civilians into Bangladesh territory. The incident occurred near the Indian village of Faiskarkuti, where BSF had allegedly gathered the group at a local school with intentions to forcibly cross them into Bangladesh. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Ansar-VDP forces took a firm stance to block the attempt. When BSF sought to negotiate with BGB late at night, the request was denied. Eventually, by around 3 AM, BSF retreated from the zero line.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman called for national unity to fulfill the dreams of the martyrs of the July Movement.
“Regardless of political affiliation, religion, or ethnicity, we must all work together to build the Bangladesh our martyrs envisioned,” he said.
He requested prayers for the souls of all who sacrificed their lives in Bangladesh’s democratic struggles, including former President Ziaur Rahman.
He emphasized that Ziaur Rahman established multiparty democracy in the country, and many people from all walks of life have laid down their lives in pursuit of democracy and welfare.

A female student named Baishakhi was publicly beaten by members of the student wing of the opposition party in Faridpur after she protested against harassment.
Sadeq Kayem, a leader of the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, condemned the incident and wrote, “No one has the right to exert forceful control over anyone’s life.”
He also cited other recent incidents: a BNP leader threatening a woman in Adabor, and two female students at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University being forced to leave their dorm for not attending a student political event.
Kayem criticized those who claim to advocate for women's safety but remain silent on such issues, accusing them of prioritizing political gain over justice.
“Those trying to act like neo-fascists even before gaining power will meet the same fate,” he warned.

BNP leader Khairul Kabir Khokon has alleged that a vested group is orchestrating a deep-rooted conspiracy surrounding Bangladesh’s national election. Speaking at a public event, Khokon claimed the group aims to delay the election and create political instability in the country. “The people of Bangladesh will not allow such conspiracies to succeed. If a clear election date is not announced by December, the people of Bengal will be forced to take to the streets again,” he warned.

Commenting on the role of the National Security Adviser, Khokon said, “He is not even a citizen of Bangladesh—he’s a foreign national. How can he be involved in running the country?” Khokon reiterated that the BNP fully supports the formation of an interim government but accused the ruling authorities of stalling on election arrangements. He demanded the announcement of a definite election date within December.

BNP leader Salahuddin Tuku stated that the previous fascist regime destroyed electoral politics and democracy. “People must reclaim their right to vote and their democracy,” he said. “Under Tareq Rahman's leadership, we aim to return power to the people.” Tuku also reiterated that it was Ziaur Rahman who first declared Bangladesh’s independence and shifted the country from a one-party system to multi-party democracy, working tirelessly for citizens’ rights and welfare.

Three police officers and an Ansar member have been arrested in Bogura with 850 Yaba pills. Detective Branch (DB) police conducted the operation on Thursday. A narcotics case has been filed against them. Superintendent of Police Zaidan Al Musa stated, “The force will not take responsibility for individual misconduct.” One officer has been suspended, and disciplinary reports for the others have been sent for further action.

Barisal’s district unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (BNP's student wing) has announced partial committees for six colleges in Muladi Upazila, sparking outrage. Grassroots activists allege that the committees include non-students and members from rival student organizations like Chhatra League and Bangabandhu Chhatra Parishad. For example, in Char Kalekhan Adarsha College, the newly appointed vice president Al Amin was previously the finance secretary of Bangabandhu Chhatra Parishad, and general secretary Maruf Billah was an active Chhatra League member, despite reportedly not being a current student.

BNP leader Abu Naser Mohammad Rahmatullah has claimed that no Bangladeshi leader has ever matched the integrity and patriotism of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. “Whenever Bangladesh faced a crisis, Ziaur Rahman emerged as the savior,” he said. “In his absence, Begum Khaleda Zia fulfilled that role, and for the past 17 years, Tareq Rahman has led the struggle to restore voting rights and democracy in the country.” Rahmatullah emphasized that under Tareq Rahman's leadership, Bangladesh will move forward.

Speaking at a memorial for Ziaur Rahman’s death anniversary, BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said, “Nothing can be implemented without an elected government. We urgently need one.” He stressed that the solution to Bangladesh’s problems lies within the country, not outside. “Let us stop looking abroad. The solution is with the people of Bangladesh. Reforms and justice are secondary—first, we must empower the people,” he stated. He called on party members to accelerate their efforts to build a Bangladesh guided by the visions of Zia and Khaleda Zia.

BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy accused the authorities of stalling over the national elections. Speaking at a public gathering, he demanded that elections be held by December without further delay. “People want immediate, fair, and impartial elections—not more talks of reform,” he said. He warned that the July uprising would fail unless democratic rights were restored through a credible vote. Roy also emphasized the sacrifices of Begum Khaleda Zia and reiterated that Ziaur Rahman’s ideals are the BNP’s core inspiration.

Baisakhi Islam Barsha (18), a leader of the anti-discrimination student movement, was brutally assaulted on a road in Nagarkanda, Faridpur. A video of the incident went viral, showing BNP supporters dragging her by the hair and physically abusing her. Police attempting to arrest the attackers were also attacked. Among the assailants were Sekan Gazi and Sohag Gazi, former followers of Awami League leader Advocate Jamal Mia, who are now reportedly affiliated with BNP and accused of continued acts of oppression.

Chattogram Metropolitan Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled Akash Chowdhury after he was seen kicking a woman during a student protest organized by the Democratic Student Alliance. The party condemned the incident as "unacceptable and disgraceful" and stated it had no organizational involvement in the May 28 demonstration held outside the Chattogram Press Club. Jamaat clarified that the party did not instruct any members to join the event and holds individuals accountable for their actions.

BNP leader Aminul Haque visited flood-affected areas in Pallabi where nearly 3,000 families have been trapped indoors due to severe waterlogging caused by recent rainfall. He personally distributed cooked meals, dry food, and clean drinking water among the victims. “Ziaur Rahman always stood by the people, and we are following in his footsteps. To overcome the current political crisis, we must be inspired by the ideals of Shaheed Zia,” he stated. In observance of Zia’s death anniversary, Aminul also led relief efforts in several other parts of Dhaka.

At a street rally in Gobindaganj, Gaibandha, political activist Sarjis Alam claimed that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country due to an existential crisis triggered by the people’s uprising in July.

“If only students had taken to the streets, a revolution wouldn’t have been possible. It happened because ordinary people rose up,” he stated. He urged the public not to compromise with those who abuse power. “Support those who represent your community, those with integrity and acceptance, those who don’t extort or exploit power—elect them with your votes,” he concluded.