A viral video claiming that Sheikh Hasina is traveling from Delhi to London on a military helicopter has been debunked. The footage, originally aired on August 5, 2024, shows the helicopter flying over Indian airspace but does not confirm any journey to London. Investigations found no reliable evidence of Sheikh Hasina traveling to London recently. The video was falsely circulated with misleading claims, while the latest information confirms she is currently in India, not en route to London.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), announced their goals to rebuild Bangladesh, capture the National Parliament, and deliver a new constitution to the people. Speaking at a rally in Rajshahi on July 6, he emphasized that those obstructing reform will never be forgiven. Nahid also warned of a potential long march from Rajshahi to secure water rights and protect borders. The event included key NCP leaders and activists from northern and southern regions.

Reuters’ official X (formerly Twitter) account has been suddenly restricted in India, displaying a message citing a legal request. However, the Indian government denies making any such request and says it is working with X to resolve the issue. Reports suggest the block may stem from an earlier legal directive, possibly linked to past India-Pakistan tensions when several accounts were flagged. Sources indicate the account may be restored soon. Reuters has not issued an official clarification yet.

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar has called for ramping up vaccination efforts to eradicate Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among cattle. Speaking at a meeting in Sirajganj, she stressed the economic risks of these diseases and urged field officials to offer full support to farmers. The initiative aims to ensure healthy cattle during Eid-ul-Adha. Senior officials highlighted the livestock importance of Pabna and Sirajganj and called for increased dedication to achieve disease-free status.

BNP Central Executive Committee member Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said the fascist regime that once ruled Bangladesh through abductions and killings has been ousted. “The people do not want to see them return to power,” he declared. Tuku also reiterated BNP's pledge to implement the 31-point reform plan unveiled by Tarique Rahman, which includes providing every household in every region with a family welfare card if elected to power.

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain has said that the martyrs like Abu Saeed, Mughda, and Wasim sacrificed their lives not for local elections, but to restore democracy in Bangladesh. Speaking at a tree-planting event in Dinajpur, he urged the public to unite and honor the martyrs by fighting for their democratic rights. He also emphasized the need for national unity, as the public continues to be denied their voting rights.

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed stated that in order to prevent the return of authoritarianism and fascism in Bangladesh, it is essential to limit the Prime Minister's term to no more than 10 years. "There is no precedent worldwide for term limits because no democratic country wants to encourage dictatorship," he said. Salahuddin reiterated BNP's stance against adopting any NCC-style framework, emphasizing the need for consensus without dragging negotiations indefinitely.

While participating in a political march in Raninagar on Sunday, NCP Convener Nahid Islam emphasized that after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime, it must be ensured that no future political party can repeat the same failures in education, healthcare, administration, and corruption.

Speaking during the party’s "July March to Rebuild the Nation" campaign across all 64 districts, he said the 2024 quota reform protests resulted in many student deaths and injuries, triggering mass public awakening and eventually leading to the toppling of what he called the "fascist Hasina regime." He described 2024 as a year of "new independence" and urged everyone to protect it.

The BNP has launched a sweeping internal crackdown on members involved in extortion, land grabbing, and factional clashes. Many of these wrongdoers are linked to so-called "hybrid" and infiltrated individuals allegedly backed by rival political groups. Over 5,000 activists have been expelled and 1,000 show-caused so far. The party aims to restore its image and integrity by removing those tarnishing its reputation. Organizational and legal actions are being taken regardless of rank or influence, with a zero-tolerance policy in place.

Mahmoodur Rahman Manna, convener of the Citizens’ Unity, asserted that regardless of what other political parties say or do, BNP remains the most popular party among voters. He condemned attempts to tarnish BNP’s image through mob culture, insisting such tactics will fail. Speaking at a discussion at the Press Club on Sunday demanding arrest of those involved in the 2018 attack on BNP leader Faruq, Manna urged all parties to focus on nation-building rather than destruction. He acknowledged BNP faced the most oppression during the Awami League tenure but appealed to set aside revenge and work for public welfare.

Tensions surfaced at the Patuakhali district BNP council meeting held on July 2 following the attendance and participation of two leaders from Awami League-affiliated organizations—the Jubo League and Sramik League—as delegates. Grassroots BNP leaders expressed strong anger over the incident, posting on social media and demanding identification and action against those responsible. Many, including the district Chhatra Dal’s secretary, have called for leadership’s attention. The district BNP general secretary described the event as unfortunate and announced an inquiry committee will be formed soon to investigate the matter.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused certain groups of deliberately spreading misinformation to portray BNP as anti-reform. Speaking at a press conference in Gulshan on Sunday, he stated that BNP actively participated in discussions of the National Consensus Commission and agreed with most reform proposals. The party accepted the majority of recommendations from six reform commissions, including those on police reform, the Anti-Corruption Commission, public administration, the judiciary, and the Election Commission. Fakhrul added that BNP also made significant concessions on constitutional reforms, such as limiting the prime minister’s tenure, appointing the Chief Justice, and allocating parliamentary committee chairmanships to opposition parties. He reaffirmed BNP’s commitment to restoring democracy and pledged to build an equitable, humane, and prosperous Bangladesh beyond party interests.

Allegations of crimes such as extortion, land grabbing, and misconduct have targeted BNP and NCP leaders and activists. While both parties claim to enforce strict disciplinary measures including suspensions and expulsions, many expelled members return to active roles after appeals. Despite declared zero tolerance policies, local leaders often remain influential. Analysts question the effectiveness of these actions as internal conflicts and power struggles persist across regions. NCP, a newer party, faces similar challenges with limited enforcement beyond warnings.

Veteran BNP leaders are being sidelined as so-called ‘hybrid’ and ‘neo-BNP’ members gain control within the party. These individuals, many with past ties to the ruling Awami League, are accused of extortion, land grabbing, and vandalism. Several incidents across Bangladesh have led to internal clashes and expulsions of local leaders. The party has responded with disciplinary actions, issuing show-cause notices and expulsions. BNP leadership has emphasized a zero-tolerance stance against misuse of the party name for criminal or unethical activities.

A violent clash between two rival groups at Chatlapar Bazar in Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria on Saturday left one person dead and at least 30 injured.

The deceased, Sohrab Hossain Abir (27), a local leader of the opposition student group Chhatra Dal, was a member of the Molla faction. The conflict reportedly arose over dominance in the area between the Mohammad Ali and Molla factions. Shops were vandalized and looted during the incident.

Police brought the situation under control and deployed additional forces to prevent further violence. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.