BNP leader Abdul Moyeen Khan declared the fall of what he termed “Awami autocracy” during a street rally in Sadurbazar, Palash upazila, Narsingdi.
“Through the united movement of students and the people, we are free again. The Awami League, without accountability, looted hundreds of billions and bankrupted the nation,” he alleged.

Islami Chhatra Shibir organized a protest rally in Shahbagh demanding the immediate release of JUCSU and hall union election results.
Meanwhile, the Chief Election Commissioner assured that manpower has been increased to accelerate the process and expressed hope that results would be announced by tonight.
The elections, held after 34 years, have kept the entire campus in suspense. Proctor Zakir Ahmed explained that the delay was caused by switching from OMR to manual counting, which requires more time to ensure accuracy.

Chief Election Commissioner Prof. Md. Moniruzzaman announced that results of the JUCSU and 21 hall union elections will be declared tonight after vote counting is completed.
“Counting began at 9 PM last night. So far, 19 out of 21 halls have been counted. Additional manpower has been deployed to speed up the process, and counting is being conducted transparently in front of candidates’ agents,” he said.
He noted that while the commission cannot specify an exact time, results may be released late at night.

Arjun Singh, former BJP MP, has called for a mass uprising in West Bengal similar to the recent youth-led revolt in Nepal.
Referring to Nepal’s ongoing unrest, Singh said: “The way Nepal’s young generation has stood up against corruption is a powerful example. Bengal’s youth must also rise with similar courage.”
His remarks have sparked controversy, with critics accusing him of making inflammatory statements that could incite violence in the state and even issuing threats against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Mazharul Islam, the General Secretary candidate from the Jamaat-e-Islami student wing–backed “Combined Student Alliance” panel, has given an ultimatum for the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) election results to be announced by Friday.
He warned: “If the results are not declared, we will take the strongest possible stance. No attempt to derail this election will be allowed.”
Mazharul alleged that BNP-backed teachers and JCD leaders are conspiring to stall vote counting under various pretexts, calling the decision to exclude OMR from counting “illogical and inhumane.” He further claimed that aggressive actions by JCD disrupted the voting atmosphere.
“This campus belongs to the students, not any teachers’ group or political party. After 33 years, students finally got a JUCSU election, and they must be allowed to exercise their rights,” he asserted.

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on the international community to condemn and pressure Israel over its settlement expansion plans in the occupied West Bank.

In a statement, Tarique wrote: “This expansion will make the possibility of a Palestinian state nearly impossible. The ongoing assault on Palestinian people, land, and culture is not just genocide—it is a deliberate ethnic cleansing.”

Expressing concern for Bangladeshis living and working in the Middle East, he warned that Israel’s actions under Netanyahu threaten regional stability. He further urged the International Court of Justice to expedite trials on Gaza atrocities.

In a major political shift, Al Amin Khan, General Secretary of Jatiya Party’s Nazirpur upazila unit, and Md. Israfil Hawlader, joint convener of the BNP’s volunteer wing, have joined Jamaat-e-Islami as associate members.

The announcement came during a representatives’ meeting attended by Jamaat leader Masud Saidi. Around 40–50 other supporters also joined. Declaring his allegiance, Israfil Hawlader said, “BJP’s ideology is not rooted in Islam. I want to dedicate my life to upholding Islam, which is why I have joined Jamaat.”

India’s former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has issued a stern warning against Jamaat-e-Islami, saying the group remains a threat to regional stability.

Speaking at a seminar in New Delhi, Shringla said: “A leopard does not change its spots, and Jamaat will not change its character.” He emphasized that while India is committed to working with any neighboring government, vigilance is necessary against forces hostile to India’s core interests.

Khelafat Andolon has called for the government to scrap its decision to recruit dance and music teachers for primary schools and instead appoint qualified religious and moral education teachers.

Speaking on the issue, party leader Mujaibur Rahman Hamidi argued that 90 percent of primary school students come from Muslim families yet lack basic Quranic and Islamic knowledge. “A government that cannot ensure Quran education for Muslim children cannot force dance and music upon them,” he warned, urging authorities to recruit trained Islamic scholars for religious and ethical instruction.

Asaduzzaman Fuad, a leader of the AB Party, has declared that no national election will be accepted without the implementation of the July Charter.

He proposed a referendum or a constituent assembly election if necessary, insisting that the sacrifices of students in the July Movement must not be wasted.

Fuad accused major political parties, including the BNP, of failing to grasp the youth’s aspirations during the JUCSU elections. “Traditional politics, extortion, and muscle power have been defeated. If mainstream parties fail to understand this generational demand, they will pay a heavy price in the future,” he warned.

He also criticized selective constitutional arguments from opposition parties, asking why they remained silent when at least 50 constitutional provisions had already been violated.

BNP leader Shamsuzzaman Dudu has stressed that elections are the only path to democratic progress, warning against attempts to derail the upcoming polls.

“Some groups are inventing excuses to block the election. But democracy has no alternative to elections. If elections are delayed, authoritarian forces will take advantage,” he said.

Dudu urged BNP supporters to remain united, declaring that the decisive moment for Bangladesh’s democracy will come in February 2026. He also insisted that only the Zia family can safeguard the country’s future.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has demanded the resignation of two student representatives from the advisory council of the interim government before the election schedule is announced, citing concerns over impartiality.

He accused the Awami League of fueling unrest and said the growing political crisis could plunge the nation into deep uncertainty. “The Awami League has a history of terrorism. Sheikh Hasina’s attempts to derail the election are nothing new. But this time, the people will resist, and her party will be wiped out,” he warned.

Fakhrul also criticized Hasina’s recent remarks in India, calling them harmful to the Awami League’s credibility. “If she had instead admitted past mistakes and promoted capable leaders to lead politics forward, the country would have been better off,” he added.

Tanvir Bari Hamim, who contested for the position of General Secretary in the JUCSU election and secured 5,283 votes, has admitted his fault in a heated exchange with Assistant Proctor Shehrin Amin Monami on election day.

Speaking on a YouTube talk show Face the People alongside Monami, Hamim said, “At the time, she was acting as an administrator, and I spoke to her in that capacity. But she is also my teacher. As a student, I should not have spoken in that manner. I have always felt sorry for it.”

He clarified that allegations of bias were directed at the overall election process, not specifically at Monami. He further pledged organizational action if any activist with proven affiliation was found spreading falsehoods against her.

BNP leader AZM Zahid Hossain has strongly criticized the JUCSU election, claiming that an election which draws controversy should never be held.

Speaking after paying tribute at the grave of former president Ziaur Rahman, he said, “It is not just Chhatra Dal; the boycott by other panels also signals deeper issues behind this election.”

Zahid described the election as a “mockery” designed to rehabilitate autocracy. He alleged that conspiracies are underway to push Bangladesh backward and obstruct democracy.

“Exiled autocrats and anti-national forces are working together to derail the democratic journey. I call upon the election organizers to refrain from creating further division,” he added.

BNP leader Rumeen Farhana has sharply criticized the recent JUCSU elections, citing reports of vote-rigging, ballot stuffing, and administrative failures.

“Throughout the day, discussions revolved around irregularities. Panels from Chhatra Dal and Shibir held press conferences, and three teachers boycotted the election. The same allegations kept surfacing,” Rumeen said.

She pointed to discrepancies such as excess ballot papers. “One hall had 299 registered voters, yet 400 ballot papers were supplied. Officials admitted 10–20% more ballots were printed. Even the promised photo-based voter list was never prepared,” she noted.

Farhana emphasized that dissatisfaction was not limited to one student panel: “It’s not just Chhatra Dal. Other panels also believe this election lacked transparency and that the administration failed its duty.”

According to her, BNP’s decision to reject the election results rests on clear grounds: “Whether people see it as valid reasoning or an excuse is ultimately up to public judgment.”