At a roadside rally in Bagerhat, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam declared that they seek a transformation of the political system, not just leadership change. He warned that those attempting to regain power through outdated methods would fail without reform. Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain emphasized justice for victims like Sohag, Abrar, and Biswajit, stating that killers from any political affiliation would not be spared. The leaders concluded the rally with a march toward Pirojpur.

Islamic Movement Bangladesh organized a roundtable in Dhaka calling for the introduction of proportional representation (PR) in elections to safeguard democracy and constitutional reform. Jamaat-e-Islami supported the demand, warning they would not participate in any election without reforms. Jamaat’s Secretary General Golam Parwar criticized a specific party—implicitly referring to BNP—for delaying consensus and urged the Election Commission to hold a referendum if agreement isn’t reached. Several parties, including Citizen Unity, backed introducing a PR system, arguing it would reduce authoritarian party control and ensure fair elections.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju warned that if the opposition mimics the violence and authoritarianism of Sheikh Hasina’s regime, history will not forgive them. Referring to the brutal killing of businessman Sohag in Mitford, he urged all stakeholders of the pro-democracy movement to ensure such atrocities do not recur. He stressed that no meaningful change is possible if those in power continue to suppress others’ rights. Manju criticized the fragility of opposition unity and warned: “If we repeat Hasina-era abuses, martyrs like Shahid Abu Sayeed and Mugdha will never forgive us.”

Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), stated that democracy cannot be achieved through elections alone without fundamental reforms. Speaking at a roadside rally in Rampal, he emphasized the urgent need to reform national institutions and law enforcement agencies. He alleged that international conspiracies are unfolding at the Mongla Port and warned that the coal power project poses serious environmental risks. He also claimed that extortion-related violence is on the rise in Dhaka and that local aquaculture areas in Rampal are being seized unlawfully.

Nasir Uddin Patwari, the party’s chief organizer, criticized those who attempt to understand reform from air-conditioned rooms. “A new wave of street-level resistance has begun, and we must show the red card to the politics of looting,” he declared.

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that those who fear elections and seek to delay them using excuses should remain as pressure groups and not destroy the electoral process.
Speaking at a discussion at the National Press Club, he emphasized that only changes mandated by the people are acceptable—not imposed ones.
He said elections should be held based on the maximum consensus possible, while JASAD President Sharif Nurul Ambia added that public skepticism about whether elections will truly take place remains high.

Tarikul Islam, convener of the youth wing of the Nationalist Citizens’ Party (NCP), has warned that the BNP risks becoming irrelevant like the Awami League if it fails to stop extortion and violence.
Speaking at a press conference in the capital, he claimed that 90% of BNP’s grassroots activists rely on extortion for income and would leave the party if it were stopped.
His organization, Jatiya Juboshokti, is planning nationwide protests and petitions against extortion and violence, including demonstrations in Chattogram and other major cities.

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Gonosonghoti Andolon, has called for India to be brought under UN jurisdiction for trial over repeated border killings.
Speaking at a National Council meeting in Dhaka, Saki said such incidents, including the recent death of a man struck with a stone, reflect a breakdown of law and order under the interim government.
He warned that the people will not tolerate politics of fear and will hold accountable those who shelter violent groups.

BNP leader Zainul Abedin Farooq claimed that violence erupted shortly after the Chief Election Commissioner announced preparations for elections to be held by December.
He alleged that a broader conspiracy is underway to destabilize the country. Citing unnamed sources, Farooq mentioned: “Some have said the BNP no longer needs the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ symbol, and that if 'Shapla' is invalid, so should the Sheaf of Paddy. Others claimed the 1971 war did not secure complete independence or proposed a proportional representation system in the upper house. There are even demands to delay elections until a revolution is declared and all unresolved cases of the last 18 years are addressed.”

Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for the Inqilab Manch, stated that if the BNP continues with its outdated political style, it won’t last more than two years in power—even if it wins all 300 parliamentary seats. Speaking at a press conference protesting the recent fatal attack on a businessman in Old Dhaka, Hadi warned that the public is no longer passive: “People have learned to retaliate. If you hurl insults, they’ll respond with stronger words. If you pass anti-people laws in Parliament, people may storm the Parliament themselves without fearing for their lives.”
He urged the BNP to stand firmly behind the July Declaration and the Constitution, cautioning that failure to do so would relegate them to the same fate as the Muslim League and Awami League.

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has criticized the Shahbagh protest demanding a ban on the Awami League, calling it a government-orchestrated distraction. He compared it to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's past tactics of diverting public attention before controversial actions. Abbas alleged that the government is deliberately allowing foreign agents into the country and is replacing BNP loyalists in administration with Awami League and Jamaat sympathizers. He also slammed the NCP's silence on issues like St. Martin’s and Sajek and said decisions like humanitarian corridors require public mandate. Abbas warned that some within the BNP, who call for reconciliation with their former oppressors, harbor jealousy towards the party.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the brutal killing in Old Dhaka, where a man was bludgeoned to death. Speaking at a Chhatra Dal event in Gulshan, Fakhrul emphasized that BNP does not condone any form of injustice and blamed the deteriorating law-and-order situation on the absence of democracy. He urged for a national election to establish a government that reflects the people’s will.

Dr. Fayzul Haque, Assistant Social Welfare Secretary of BNP’s Malaysia chapter, was expelled on June 29 for violating party discipline and insulting senior leaders, according to the party office. However, on Saturday, Fayzul announced his resignation on Facebook, citing ideological differences with BNP. He plans to contest the upcoming national election from Jhalokathi-1 as an independent candidate. Fayzul claimed that BNP’s rhetoric increasingly echoes that of the Awami League, which he finds unacceptable. While parting ways, he reiterated his commitment to Islamic values and justice, and expressed respect for BNP leadership.

BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman has warned that the "invisible enemies" he spoke of eight to nine months ago are now clearly visible and actively undermining Bangladesh’s democracy, freedom, and sovereignty. He criticized the government’s inaction over the Mitford murder case and demanded accountability regardless of political identity. Speaking at a virtual meeting with families of political martyrs, he said that despite the fall of dictatorship, conspiracies continue within the administration. Tarique reaffirmed that justice will be ensured if BNP returns to power. He also revealed that BNP informed the interim government about the "July Declaration" months ago, but the government is hiding it.

The Left Democratic Alliance has expressed deep concern over a recent surge in violent incidents, including the beating death of a businessman in Old Dhaka, a gun and tendon-slashing murder in Khulna, and a machete attack on a mosque cleric in Chandpur. In a joint statement, the coalition blamed the government for its failure to take effective action, saying that both the government and its advisors are focused on damage control rather than solutions. They demanded visible protection of lives and property, and warned that impunity is fueling public insecurity. The alliance also called for grassroots resistance against mob violence.

JAGPA Vice President Rashed Pradhan has condemned the brutal murder of scrap dealer Sohag in Mitford, allegedly killed for refusing to pay extortion. He said the act resembled the violent culture of "logi-boitha" (club and oar) associated with past Awami League politics. Pradhan argued such barbarism is unacceptable in a nation rebuilt through the sacrifice of countless martyrs. JAGPA has announced a national campaign against Indian aggression and called for a protest outside the Indian High Commission on August 6, demanding the return of what they call "killer Hasina."