Gano Adhikar Parishad leader Abu Hanif, protesting the recent vandalism of their office and the confinement of leader Nurul Haque Nur, said, “We fought against Hasina during the era when people couldn’t speak or protest. If anyone thinks they can now suppress us, they are mistaken.” Speaking at a protest rally, Hanif declared that the new Bangladesh must move beyond politics of force and embrace merit and capability. He added that the July uprising was not just about removing Hasina but about transforming the political landscape.

Speaking after a meeting between the BNP Secretary General and the British High Commissioner, senior BNP leader Moin Khan stated, “If you ask a Bangladeshi whether they want pilau and korma or the right to vote, they’ll choose the vote.” He noted that the discussion with the UK envoy covered future cooperation once a democratically elected government is established. On global affairs, Khan said the Iran-Israel conflict stems from the Gaza crisis and emphasized Bangladesh’s desire for global peace.

Nurul Islam Bulbul, Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka South, emphasized the need for urgent local elections to prevent public hardship. In a Facebook post on Monday night, he stated, “We do politics for the people. We want to ensure they do not suffer — hence, holding local elections without delay is crucial.” Meanwhile, Election System Reform Commission Chief Badiul Alam Majumdar revealed that a recent survey involving 46,000 citizens found that nearly 90% prefer local elections to be held before the next national election.

Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur alleged that a sudden power outage during his rally speech might have been an intentional disruption.

"Make sure the markets where we host programs don’t suffer power sabotage. This may be a tactic to silence our voice," said Nur. He reiterated that his party is composed of honest, corruption-free individuals and pledged to continue their struggle without compromise. Nur also warned ruling party officials in Dashmina and Galachipa that the people would respond through their votes in the next election.

BNP leader Mostafa Zaman claimed that aside from Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia, all others pursued politics for personal gain. He credited Zia for securing the country's independence and Khaleda Zia for her fight to restore democracy.

He added that under Tareq Rahman’s leadership, a mass uprising is underway. Zaman criticized Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as an autocrat and accused her of nepotism — a practice he claims was avoided by Zia’s family. He warned that disciplinary actions would be taken against any BNP members aiding the ruling party’s alleged corruption or criminal activities.

BNP leader Lion Khorhshed Alam extended financial aid to widow Hanufa, who is living in dire conditions with her two children in Savar. The assistance came under the directive of BNP Acting Chairman Tareq Rahman.

Alam stated, “We have provided cash assistance for building a new home for Hanufa on behalf of Tareq Rahman. Our humanitarian efforts will continue.”

Top leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami met with a delegation from an international human rights organization in Dhaka on Monday. The delegation praised Jamaat’s organizational structure, grassroots activities, and constructive role in the country’s political landscape. The delegation expressed hope that Jamaat would contribute positively to the development of human rights in Bangladesh. The meeting was attended by Jamaat leaders Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Advocate Matiur Rahman Akand, and Barrister Abu Bakar Mollah.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has called on the interim government to quickly initiate steps for a democratic transition, referencing recent discussions held in London. He expressed hope that the decisions reached in those talks would soon be formally communicated to the Election Commission. However, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin stated that he only knows about the London declaration from media reports and declined to comment further.

BNP leader Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie has stressed the urgent need for an independent electoral system in Bangladesh, stating that without judicial independence, any government can slide into fascism. Annie alleged that political opponents, including himself, have faced harassment, torture, and even enforced disappearances. He mentioned that the recent meeting between BNP’s Tarique Rahman and the chief adviser has set the stage for possible elections. Annie was acquitted today in an explosives case alongside eight others.

A leaked memo reveals the Trump administration is planning to impose travel bans on 36 additional countries if they fail to meet U.S. security standards within 60 days. The move would significantly expand existing restrictions, which already fully ban travel from 12 countries and partially restrict seven more. Affected nations span Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean. The administration claims the measures are necessary to safeguard the U.S. from foreign terrorists and other national security threats.

Two BNP leaders have been detained following clashes in Kaliakoir, Gazipur, over demands to dissolve the party’s local convening committee. The district detective police arrested them Sunday night. One of the detainees, committee member Helal Uddin, was released Monday morning, while the other, Parvez Ahmed, remains in custody. The BNP has recently dissolved committees in eight units across the district, forming new convening committees. Parvez and his supporters rejected the new committee, leading to rival processions and eventual violent confrontations.

BNP’s Tarique Rahman criticized Sheikh Mujib and Sheikh Hasina for curbing press freedom in Bangladesh. NCP leader Sargis Alam echoed the sentiment, further highlighting the rising trend of media misinformation. Sargis alleged that many media outlets deliberately publish unverified reports for political motives or TRP gains, later deleting them after the damage is done. He stressed that while press freedom is essential, misuse must be addressed with laws and proper investigations.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that the recent meeting in London between the Chief Adviser and BNP’s Acting Chairman was a success. Speaking after his return to Bangladesh, he claimed, “The people’s demand for an election before Ramadan has been fulfilled.” He added that February is still far off, allowing sufficient time for the judicial processes and reforms to take place through consensus, a process he expects will take no more than one to one and a half months. “There is ample time for reforms,” he said, emphasizing that an elected government will ultimately implement those reforms. According to Khasru, once the Election Commission announces the poll date, the nation will officially enter the election phase.

Bangladeshi journalists are observing "Black Day" today, recalling June 16, 1975, when the BAKSAL regime shut down all newspapers except four aligned with the government. The move left thousands of journalists jobless and marked a dark chapter in the country's media history. Journalist unions are holding commemorative events nationwide. Critics say recent years under the Hasina government echoed similar repression, with media outlets closed and journalists persecuted. The day serves as a reminder of the enduring struggle for press freedom in Bangladesh.

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, like her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, attempted to reintroduce a one-party system in Bangladesh. In a statement, he claimed that both leaders pursued their true ideological goal of one-party rule by enforcing various draconian laws to suppress journalists and the media. Tarique further said that it was later President Ziaur Rahman who restored multi-party democracy in the country, abolishing the autocratic laws of the BAKSAL regime and reestablishing press freedom. He argued that although the fall of the fascist regime on August 5 allowed partial media freedom, the press is still not entirely free from authoritarian forces. Ensuring full press freedom, he said, is essential to safeguard democracy and its permanence.