Nine months after suffering severe eye injuries during the July uprising, many protestors still haven’t regained their vision. Despite being treated at major hospitals, including the National Institute of Ophthalmology, full recovery has remained elusive. In a desperate act of frustration and despair, four injured protesters—Ali Hamza Shimul (19), Md. Sagar (18), Akhtar Hossain aka Abu Taher (22), and Maruf Ahmed (21)—attempted suicide by drinking poison on Sunday while still undergoing treatment. It has also been revealed that three others had similar intentions but refrained after the incident came to light.

Demanding justice for the killing of student Samya, Dhaka University’s Chhatra Dal organized a sit-in on Monday afternoon in front of the administrative building. They called for the arrest and trial of those responsible, as well as the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and Proctor for failing to ensure campus safety. Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahas, President of DU Chhatra Dal, said, “This is our final program of tolerance. We have shown patience for 13 days, but the VC and Proctor are unfit to remain in their positions. Our next move will be even more intense.”

BNP Acting Chairman Tareque Rahman has stated that the 13th National Parliamentary Election could be held by December this year—or even earlier—if essential reforms, especially election-related changes, are implemented. Speaking at a virtual meeting with pro-BNP talk show analysts, Rahman instructed participants to present these perspectives through logic and debate on television. The meeting, held around 4 PM, included 62 participants, such as university professors, media figures, professionals, doctors, and political analysts.

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.