BNP leader Zainul Abedin Farroque narrowly escaped injury when his private car was hit in a road accident in Siddhirganj while traveling from Dhaka to Noakhali.

The collision occurred at Sanarpar on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway when another private car struck his vehicle from behind around 10 am. Farroque and his companions were unharmed, but the car sustained significant damage, causing temporary traffic congestion.

Police later stated that no damaged vehicles were found at the scene upon their arrival, but assured that necessary measures would be taken if a formal complaint is filed.

NCP leader Sarjis Alam has declared that the Awami League, which he holds responsible for the killing of thousands during the 2024 mass uprising, must never be allowed to participate in Bangladesh’s future elections.

“Defeated fascists and revolutionaries cannot coexist in politics,” he said. “Either the revolutionaries remain, or the fascists. On August 5, 2024, the people of Bangladesh closed the chapter of Awami League. The party must now be officially banned.”

Sarjis stressed that judicial proceedings are underway to ensure the Awami League is tried as a party and permanently outlawed. He warned that participating in elections without fundamental reforms would be tantamount to betraying the people. “Our struggle is to rid Bangladesh’s politics of corruption, land grabbing, and foreign influence,” he added.

A nationwide survey by Innovision Consulting shows BNP holding the lead ahead of the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections, with 41.3% of voters indicating support. Over 30% favor Jamaat-e-Islami, while Awami League has 18.8% support—nearly 5% higher than in previous surveys.
The survey also reveals:

BNP is leading in six divisions.

Jamaat is ahead in Rangpur.

Awami League leads only in Barishal.

4.1% support the Nationalist Citizens Party (NCP).
Notably, voters are prioritizing individual candidates over party symbols. While Jamaat retains strong grassroots activity, a portion of its supporters remain undecided. Results were based on responses from 10,413 people nationwide.

BNP leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has criticized Awami League supporters, accusing them of resorting to petty acts like throwing eggs after being politically defeated. “Such actions only make their future more uncertain,” Khosru said.
Addressing graduating medical interns at Chattogram’s Mother and Child Hospital, he announced plans to transform the hospital into a university, expanding healthcare services. “Every citizen will have access to free healthcare. It is the responsibility of new doctors to prevent people from seeking treatment abroad,” he added.

Just two days before the DUCSU elections, opposition-backed VP candidate Abidul Islam Khan has alleged that large numbers of ballot papers were discovered in an unsecured condition. Despite filing complaints, he claims the university administration has taken no action and offered no explanation.
“Ballot papers found at Nilkhet cannot be swept under the rug. The truth will come out. Transparency is our responsibility,” Abidul wrote on social media. He added that everything would soon be clear and urged supporters not to be swayed by misinformation.
On Tuesday, Abidul and several other candidates, including VP hopeful Umama Fatema and Abdul Kader, submitted formal complaints at the Vice-Chancellor’s office. Abidul alleged the ballots were found at a press in Nilkhet’s Gausul Azam area, but the authorities have failed to respond.

Former Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) General Secretary and Awami League leader Ajay Kar Khokon has been arrested.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police confirmed that Khokon was detained in Gulshan late Tuesday night by the Detective Branch. Authorities said multiple cases are pending against him, and legal proceedings are underway.

Khokon served as BCL General Secretary from 1998 to 2002 before becoming active in mainstream Awami League politics.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has dismissed reports of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir being harassed in New York, calling them “completely false and baseless.”

Speaking at a press conference, Rizvi accused the ruling Awami League’s allies of spreading misinformation and warned party members to remain alert. He criticized the interim government for failing to prevent anti-democratic elements from staging such activities at home and abroad.

Rizvi further alleged that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has failed to bring back looted money or prosecute major offenders, labeling it “ineffective and paralyzed.”

Calling for unity among BNP activists, he urged grassroots workers to strengthen the party so that the people would once again vote for the “sheaf of paddy” symbol. Rizvi described Sheikh Hasina as “the symbol of brutal fascist misrule,” adding that ongoing conspiracies must not allow the sacrifices of July martyrs to go in vain.

In retaliation for the egg attack on Akhtar Hossain in New York, local NCP activists in Bangladesh targeted the house of US Awami League leader Zahid Hasan. Protesters threw eggs at the main gate and walls of his family home in Telipara, Shariatpur, on Tuesday evening.
The demonstration was led by district NCP coordinator Advocate Ruhul Amin, who marched with supporters and students before throwing eggs at the residence.
However, NCP Joint Coordinator Sabuj Talukder later distanced the party from the act, saying: “We protest through slogans and rallies, not by attacking homes. The incident was not organized by the district NCP.”

Mizanur Rahman, a youth leader accused of throwing eggs at NCP Member-Secretary Akhtar Hossain in New York, has been released on bail. He was freed at 9 PM Tuesday after being arrested Monday night outside Jackson Heights’ Nabanno Restaurant.
Police identified and detained Mizanur after the incident, in which several Awami League and Jubo League activists also hurled verbal abuse at Tasnim Zara and threw eggs at Akhtar. The confrontation occurred as Dr. Yunus’s delegation was leaving the airport under police escort.

NCP leader Sarjis Alam has alleged that no political party can come to power in Bangladesh without India’s support. He claimed the 2024 uprising was not only against Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League but also against India’s dominance in Bangladesh.
Sarjis accused India of still sheltering “killer Hasina” and warned the BNP against compromising with India or other political forces to regain power, saying: “If anyone thinks they can defy the people’s will, be influenced by agencies, and still rule Bangladesh, they are mistaken. Those who try to save their skin will not survive in this country.”

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mujibur Rahman has urged the government to immediately recognize the long-standing demand of non-MPO (Monthly Pay Order) educational institutions for inclusion in the MPO system.
Speaking at a meeting with leaders of the Non-MPO Unity Council and the Bangladesh Ideal Teachers’ Federation, Mujibur emphasized that teachers are “nation-builders” and deserve fair treatment.
He also criticized successive governments for neglecting education, saying that the entire education system should be nationalized to eliminate inequality, with education spending increased to 6% of the national budget.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir dismissed a recent Ei Samay report claiming he linked BNP’s electoral position to Jamaat-e-Islami and discussed seat-sharing.
Calling it “fake news generated with artificial intelligence”, Fakhrul said, “No political leader could make such absurd remarks. This is deliberate misinformation.”
He clarified that while he had spoken to the publication, he did not give an interview, nor did he mention Jamaat’s alleged demand for 30 seats. Fakhrul reaffirmed BNP’s earlier stance on the Awami League but rejected the report’s claims outright.

After the attack on NCP leader Akhtar Hossain at JFK Airport, party leader Tasnim Jara responded defiantly: “They thought throwing eggs and hurling insults would humiliate us. But insults can never bury the truth.”
In a statement, she called for a politics of dignity, where citizens receive respect without bribery, patients are treated without VIP status, women move safely, students protest without facing bullets, and people criticize leaders without fear. “Our dignity politics means no one in Bangladesh will be silenced through fear, bribery, or humiliation,” Jara asserted.

Jatiya Party Secretary General Shamim Haider Patwary alleged that Awami League’s current activities suggest it is preparing to block voting in the upcoming election. “They know they are being sidelined, so this is expected,” he said.
Rejecting the notion that JP would automatically gain votes if AL is excluded, Patwary warned that in any one-sided election, AL would sabotage the process rather than allow votes to be cast freely.
He admitted JP is not yet strong enough and must focus on organizational reforms, strengthening its base, and increasing voter support.

BNP leader Begum Selima Rahman said the PR system would disenfranchise the people and undermine their right to vote. “If I cannot understand it, how can the people?” she asked.
She emphasized that despite the fall of what she called a fascist regime, BNP continues to lead movements to safeguard democracy and protect the constitution.
Selima accused the “defeated forces of 1971” of plotting to derail the announced election roadmap and denounced secret overseas attacks on opposition leaders as shameful acts that tarnish Bangladesh’s image.