BNP leader Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu has alleged that certain political figures are plotting to obstruct and sabotage the upcoming national election by making disruptive demands amid ongoing unrest.
He warned that Bangladesh’s democracy stands on the brink of destruction and stressed that the electoral process must continue as scheduled.
“If the next election is delayed, the democracy, independence, and voting rights regained on August 5 through sacrifice will be jeopardized,” Dulu said, urging all political forces to unite and prepare for the polls.

The hearing of the state’s appeal against the High Court verdict that acquitted Tarique Rahman, Lutfozzaman Babar, and all other accused in the August 21 grenade attack case will resume on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, a six-member appellate bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed set the date for the next session. Earlier, on July 31, the court concluded the second day of hearings on the state’s appeal challenging the acquittal of those previously sentenced to life imprisonment and death penalty in the case.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has expelled its joint member-secretary Mahin Sarkar for breaching party discipline after he collected a nomination form to contest for the DUCSU General Secretary (GS) position.

Mahin said he first learned of his expulsion during a talk show, claiming the party never issued him a formal explanation notice.

“In response, they treated it as student politics. But I was never told clearly on what grounds or under which policy I was barred from participating in DUCSU elections,” Mahin remarked. “If they had explained further, it would have been better. I even directly answered their questions, yet I still don’t know the real reason behind my dismissal.”

He further alleged that the party asked him to submit a resignation letter without clarifying the grounds. Observers believe the move was taken to protect the interests of BAGCHAS (a student alliance) within the university.

Senior BNP leader Mirza Abbas has flown to Bangkok for medical treatment. He departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tuesday morning, accompanied by his wife Afroza Abbas and their son.

BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the development, adding that Abbas will undergo treatment there.

Earlier this month, on August 15, another BNP leader, Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, traveled to London with his family for medical care. Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is also currently in Bangkok with his wife for treatment.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that student activists were prevented from purchasing nomination papers for the Ducsu election due to mob interference, which he described as part of an “illegal nationwide practice.”
He called on the interim government to ensure conditions for a free and fair election where voters can cast ballots without fear. “The nation is waiting for the electoral roadmap,” Rizvi said. He also demanded that politically motivated polling centers established under “fascist rule” be scrapped and replaced with voter-friendly locations.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the next national election will take place in the first half of February 2026, rejecting speculation of delays.
Ahmed criticized the July Charter, claiming it contained inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and unresolved issues. “Some points were included without discussion; some were not properly presented,” he said. He emphasized that the immediate concern is how the provisions will be implemented.
He added that many recommendations could be executed through ordinances and executive orders, while constitutional amendments should be finalized by the next parliament within its first two years—though this commitment was not mentioned in the Charter.
“Some speeches in the field may suggest otherwise, but the timeline remains unchanged. February 2026 is fixed,” Ahmed stressed.

Sheikh Tasnim Afroze Imi, former VP of Shamsunnahar Hall and now contesting for Ducsu VP as part of the Left Democratic Student Alliance, has come under scrutiny after a resurfaced video showed her supporting lifetime Ducsu membership for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
In the 2019 video, Imi said:
“As elections in my hall were fair, even if some were not elsewhere, I must acknowledge that without the Prime Minister’s sincerity this Ducsu election could not have been organized fairly. She was once a student here, and her warmth and hospitality to us at Ganabhaban deserve gratitude. At least for that reason, she should be declared a lifetime member of Ducsu.”
Despite opposition from then-VP Nurul Haq Nur, the declaration went ahead without his or Akhtar Hossain’s support. Responding to the renewed circulation, Imi wrote: “A selective clip is being spread. My position is clear: I am innocent, and I demand the highest justice for those who ordered student killings. Full stop.”

BNP leader Aminul Haque has pledged to stand by the people, declaring that he views their problems as his own. Addressing supporters, Haque said that if the BNP wins in the upcoming elections, his constituency will see permanent solutions to issues such as mosque and Eidgah development, playgrounds, water supply, drainage, sanitation, and gas facilities.
“I hold no official power—I am only here as a son of this area, a political worker, and a representative of the Zia family,” Haque said. “I will try to solve whatever problems can be addressed immediately, and if others remain unresolved, Insha’Allah, they will be fixed once the BNP and the paddy sheaf symbol win in February.”
He stressed the need for capable leadership, adding: “If any party leader fails to step forward to resolve your issues, come directly to me. A leader who does not care about people’s problems has no value to me.”

The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) Election Commission has extended the deadline for collecting and submitting nomination papers by one day, following requests from students.
Originally set to end on Tuesday, the deadlines for collection and submission have now been extended to Thursday, with nomination forms available until 2 PM and submissions accepted until 4 PM.
The extension also accommodates the university’s closure on Wednesday in observance of Akhiri Chahar Shomba.

The Nationalist Students’ Council (NCP) has expelled Joint Member-Secretary Mahin Sarkar for violating party discipline by submitting a nomination for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election without prior approval.
Joint Office Secretary Saleh Uddin Sifat stated that Mahin did not seek permission from the party’s convener Md. Nahid Islam or member-secretary Akhtar Hossain.
The party considered this a “serious breach of organizational discipline,” leading to his removal from all posts until further notice.

UK BNP General Secretary Koysor M. Ahmed has expressed optimism that the interim government will hold national elections in February.
“If elections are free and fair, BNP will form the next government, and our leader Tarique Rahman will be the Prime Minister,” he said. “Under his leadership, democracy will be restored, and peace will return to the country.”
He alleged that the previous government engaged in corruption and plundering in the name of development, while suppressing democracy through enforced disappearances and killings. Ahmed added that thousands of BNP activists sacrificed their lives over 17 years of struggle led by Tarique Rahman.
He cautioned that those who benefited under the Awami League should not be allowed to join BNP.

Dr. SM Khaliduzzaman, Jamaat’s candidate for Dhaka-17, has announced a personal donation of Tk 10 million to support improvements at the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital.

Khaliduzzaman criticized the state of the country’s largest cancer treatment center, citing corruption, broken radiotherapy machines, lack of modern equipment, and the influence of syndicates controlling patient services.

He pledged to build a “people-centered health system” if elected and called for the cancellation of politically influenced appointments, such as the recent irregular recruitment of 65 doctors at a children’s hospital.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Golam Parwar has strongly condemned Israel’s alleged plan to seize Gaza City, describing it as part of a “systematic ethnic cleansing.”

He claimed that Israeli bombings have killed over 61,000 Palestinians and injured more than 55,000. “Israel has destroyed homes, mosques, schools, churches, and hospitals. Gaza, once a thriving city, now stands as a monument of devastation,” Parwar said.

He urged the United Nations, peace-loving nations, and international organizations to take urgent action to halt Israel’s offensive and prevent forced displacement of one million Palestinians.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has responded cautiously to the government’s new “zero-portrait policy,” under which President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s portraits have been removed from foreign missions.

Rizvi said, “The government has introduced this policy, and in its context they have acted. Whether it is right or wrong, we will discuss within the party before making any comments.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had issued verbal instructions to embassies and consulates to remove the President’s portraits, a directive already enforced in several missions.

The extension of the nomination paper submission deadline for the DUCSU elections by one day has sparked outrage from the Democratic Student Union of Dhaka University (Bagchas).

Leaders condemned the move as an attempt to favor Chhatra Dal, accusing the administration of bias. They warned that if any faction attempted to dominate campus like Chhatra League, democratic forces and general students would resist.