BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has urged party members not to be misled by fake press statements being circulated on Facebook under his forged signature.

In an official statement, Rizvi clarified that the alleged release dated August 22 did not originate from the BNP office. He alleged that a vested quarter was behind this forgery aimed at creating confusion among party leaders and activists.

BNP Chairperson’s adviser Fazlur Rahman has accused Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir of orchestrating the violent events of August 5. Speaking on a talk show, he alleged, “These are the forces of darkness, descendants of Al-Badr and Al-Shams. We thought they had buried the shame of their ancestors’ defeat 54 years ago, but instead, they’ve revived it.”

Rahman further claimed that Jamaat, with alleged backing from international conspiracies, has amassed significant wealth and influence in Bangladesh. He even suggested that Jamaat informally holds sway over the country’s political power, despite being unable to come to office through elections.

In the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election, two candidates are set to be elected unopposed to hall parliament posts, as they face no challengers. Rehena Akter and Lamia Akter will both serve as outdoor sports secretaries in their respective halls.
Lamia, from the BNP-backed panel, contested from Shamsun Nahar Hall, while independent candidate Rehena submitted her nomination from Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall. This year’s DUCSU elections feature about 10 panels from various student groups and independents. However, no organization has managed to field a complete slate across all 18 halls. The polls are scheduled for September 9.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to meet Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at his residence in Bashundhara on Sunday afternoon.
On Saturday evening, Dar also held discussions with a five-member Jamaat delegation led by Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Muhammad Taher at the Pakistan High Commission. The meeting focused on Bangladesh’s current political situation and future bilateral cooperation, with both sides expressing optimism about advancing joint development efforts.

Bangladesh and Pakistan are holding foreign minister-level talks at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka on Sunday morning. Six agreements and memoranda of understanding are expected to be signed during the meeting, covering trade, investment, agriculture, and easing cross-border movement of people.
The talks follow the arrival of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Dhaka on Saturday. He was received by Foreign Secretary Nazrul Islam at the airport before meeting with BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and NCP leaders later in the day.

The Dhaka University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has directed all its members outside the official panel to withdraw candidacy from the upcoming DUCSU and hall union elections.
In a statement, JCD said August 25 at 1 PM is the final deadline for withdrawal. It warned that disciplinary action will be taken against anyone defying the directive.

BNP leader Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku has rejected comparisons of the July 24 uprising to a “second independence,” saying the nation’s only independence came through the 1971 Liberation War.
Speaking at a party event, Tuku accused the Awami League of distorting history and empowering anti-liberation forces to challenge the spirit of 1971. He said:
“Some call July 24 a second independence, but a child is born only once. The freedom achieved in 1971 remains our true independence. July 24 was about toppling a despotic ruler like Sheikh Hasina.”

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Helal Uddin has warned that the government is preparing for a one-sided election designed to satisfy a single political party, ignoring the people’s demand for proportional representation.
Addressing a rally, Helal accused ruling party-linked groups of extortion, violence, and land-grabbing following the fall of Awami League on August 5. He stressed the historic role of workers in Bangladesh’s democratic movements, criticizing successive governments for exploiting laborers without improving their livelihoods.
He cautioned that if the government continues to disregard public opinion, “the people will once again take to the streets.”

The Nationalist Citizens’ Party (NCP) has withdrawn its show-cause notice against Joint Convener Sarwar Tushar, allowing him to rejoin organizational activities.
The notice, issued on June 17 over alleged “moral misconduct,” had temporarily sidelined Tushar from party activities, including the July long march and his role in the National Consensus Commission. After submitting a written response to the disciplinary committee, the matter has now been resolved.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her party of being “outsiders” in Bangladesh’s politics, branding the Awami League a “mafia and terrorist organization.”
Speaking at a BNP rally in Chakaria on Saturday, Salahuddin claimed the party had been banned under anti-terrorism laws. The event, held on the grounds of Chakaria Government College, drew a massive crowd of more than 50,000 despite heavy rain. Visibly emotional, Salahuddin praised the resilience of BNP supporters.

BNP leader SM Jahangir Hossain dismissed calls for proportional representation (PR) in Bangladesh’s electoral system, saying those who push for it “have no popular mandate.”
During a leaflet campaign promoting BNP’s 31-point program, he argued that PR voting undermines direct accountability by allowing weak candidates to enter parliament without majority support. “Under PR, bad candidates cannot be boycotted by voters. Ultimately, Awami League would benefit most,” he said.
Hossain urged voters to back BNP’s symbol, the paddy sheaf, to bring Tarique Rahman to power on the basis of BNP’s reform agenda. He emphasized the need for unity to resist conspiracies and ensure a fair election in February.

Writer and thinker Farhad Mazhar has called for drafting a new constitution through inclusive discussions before holding the next national election.
Speaking at a public forum, he said, “A government cannot be formed without a constitution. The people must first accept a draft constitution, after which elections can take place with participation from all parties.”
Mazhar argued that Bangladesh needs a state structure that reflects the struggles of daily life and embodies true democracy. He criticized past authoritarianism and political repression under Sheikh Hasina’s rule and warned against repeating history.

Jamaat leader Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair strongly condemned Friday’s attack on two journalists in Bhabanipur, Daulatkhan upazila of Bhola.
The victims—Nasir Uddin Liton, senior reporter of Somoy TV, and cameraman Utpal Debnath—were attacked while covering government cattle distribution to fishermen. Both sustained serious injuries.
Zubair said, “Journalists are the mirror of society. Attacking them is not only an assault on press freedom but also a direct threat to freedom of expression.” He urged the government to ensure journalist safety and bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly.

AB Party leader Asaduzzaman Fuad has urged opposition leaders, including BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, to commit to justice for victims of enforced disappearances.
Speaking at an event, Fuad questioned, “Will you only deliver speeches and ask for votes, or will you present a clear roadmap for justice?” He demanded immediate consultations with families and experts to draft a justice framework before the next government takes office.
Fuad called on the interim administration to organize public hearings for victims’ families and to form a special investigative unit comprising law enforcement and bureaucrats to prosecute perpetrators.

The Sylhet district administration has ordered individuals holding looted stone from Bholaganj to return it to the designated quarry area by 5:00 pm on Tuesday—at their own expense.
Deputy Commissioner Sarwar said the decision came after a meeting with local representatives and traders. Public announcements have already been made across two upazilas, warning that failure to comply will result in strict action against both offenders and local representatives. Meanwhile, authorities confirmed that efforts are ongoing to bring the masterminds behind the stone looting under legal accountability.