BNP leader Zainul Abedin has called on the government to heed the public's demand and hold elections before December. “It doesn’t take 10 months to make this reform. Hold elections and exit with honor,” he said. Abedin also accused the government of trying to erase Ziaur Rahman’s legacy. “You can’t erase him from people’s hearts. He lives within them,” he said. He added that attempts to eliminate Khaleda Zia have also failed, and that Tarique Rahman carries forward his father’s legacy.

Addressing a street rally, NCP leader Sarjis Alam urged voters to prioritize candidates’ integrity and public service over party loyalty. “We’ve seen leadership passed down from father to son to grandson. This blind loyalty breeds dangerous dynasties,” he said. “If a candidate truly stands with the people, vote for them—no matter the party.” He added that NCP has taken responsibility to give political direction to the student-led uprising. Highlighting long-standing crises in Sundarganj—like erosion, unemployment, and lack of healthcare—he said the people are no longer dreaming of change; they’re ready for it.

Speaking at a memorial event marking Ziaur Rahman's death anniversary, BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury emphasized the urgent need for elections before December. “Investors first ask, when is the election? I want to see an elected government, opposition, and parliament,” he said. Khasru added that 52 parties that opposed Sheikh Hasina collectively want elections by December. “Only a few unregistered parties with no public support are against elections—just like the ‘King’s parties’ of the 1/11 era,” he said.

NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has denied allegations of secret seat-sharing negotiations with the BNP. “No such talks have occurred with BNP or any other party,” he clarified, responding to a claim made in an online talk show. He accused certain quarters of spreading false impressions to undermine the NCP. “From the beginning, we have demanded reforms, justice, and a roadmap for elections,” Hasnat said, urging for a genuine electoral environment through July’s reform charter—not sham elections driven solely by power grabs.

BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has criticized the party’s chief adviser for his remarks against the BNP while in Japan. “It now appears the BNP misjudged him,” he said. Roy added that the people's movement was for democracy and fair elections—not for individual gains. “Ziaur Rahman stood for freedom, democracy, and sovereignty. He never sought publicity; it followed him. Today, some only preach his ideals without practicing them.”

The BNP’s Nokla Upazila unit has expelled Md. Shahajan, General Secretary of the party’s 8 No. Char Ashtadhar Union chapter, for actions that tarnished the party’s image. He was previously arrested by a joint task force on Thursday for hoarding rice from the government’s food assistance program. The expulsion is temporary pending further investigation.

Students blocked the Faridpur-Barisal highway for three hours protesting an alleged attack on anti-discrimination activist Boishakhi Islam Borsha and her father in Nagarkanda, Faridpur. According to reports, the assault was carried out by local BNP members after Boishakhi filed a police complaint regarding the harassment of her younger sister. The accused, Md. Sharif Bepari (21), son of a local named Md. Jalal Bepari, had allegedly been stalking the girl for an extended period. When police moved to arrest the attackers, they were met with resistance and physical assault. Boishakhi’s family believes the attack was retaliation for filing the general diary (GD) with police.

In a powerful show of resistance, thousands of local residents formed a human wall along a one-kilometer stretch of the border at Kochakata in Kurigram to prevent the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from pushing 50–60 civilians into Bangladesh territory. The incident occurred near the Indian village of Faiskarkuti, where BSF had allegedly gathered the group at a local school with intentions to forcibly cross them into Bangladesh. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Ansar-VDP forces took a firm stance to block the attempt. When BSF sought to negotiate with BGB late at night, the request was denied. Eventually, by around 3 AM, BSF retreated from the zero line.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman called for national unity to fulfill the dreams of the martyrs of the July Movement.
“Regardless of political affiliation, religion, or ethnicity, we must all work together to build the Bangladesh our martyrs envisioned,” he said.
He requested prayers for the souls of all who sacrificed their lives in Bangladesh’s democratic struggles, including former President Ziaur Rahman.
He emphasized that Ziaur Rahman established multiparty democracy in the country, and many people from all walks of life have laid down their lives in pursuit of democracy and welfare.

A female student named Baishakhi was publicly beaten by members of the student wing of the opposition party in Faridpur after she protested against harassment.
Sadeq Kayem, a leader of the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, condemned the incident and wrote, “No one has the right to exert forceful control over anyone’s life.”
He also cited other recent incidents: a BNP leader threatening a woman in Adabor, and two female students at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University being forced to leave their dorm for not attending a student political event.
Kayem criticized those who claim to advocate for women's safety but remain silent on such issues, accusing them of prioritizing political gain over justice.
“Those trying to act like neo-fascists even before gaining power will meet the same fate,” he warned.

BNP leader Khairul Kabir Khokon has alleged that a vested group is orchestrating a deep-rooted conspiracy surrounding Bangladesh’s national election. Speaking at a public event, Khokon claimed the group aims to delay the election and create political instability in the country. “The people of Bangladesh will not allow such conspiracies to succeed. If a clear election date is not announced by December, the people of Bengal will be forced to take to the streets again,” he warned.

Commenting on the role of the National Security Adviser, Khokon said, “He is not even a citizen of Bangladesh—he’s a foreign national. How can he be involved in running the country?” Khokon reiterated that the BNP fully supports the formation of an interim government but accused the ruling authorities of stalling on election arrangements. He demanded the announcement of a definite election date within December.

BNP leader Salahuddin Tuku stated that the previous fascist regime destroyed electoral politics and democracy. “People must reclaim their right to vote and their democracy,” he said. “Under Tareq Rahman's leadership, we aim to return power to the people.” Tuku also reiterated that it was Ziaur Rahman who first declared Bangladesh’s independence and shifted the country from a one-party system to multi-party democracy, working tirelessly for citizens’ rights and welfare.

Three police officers and an Ansar member have been arrested in Bogura with 850 Yaba pills. Detective Branch (DB) police conducted the operation on Thursday. A narcotics case has been filed against them. Superintendent of Police Zaidan Al Musa stated, “The force will not take responsibility for individual misconduct.” One officer has been suspended, and disciplinary reports for the others have been sent for further action.

Barisal’s district unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (BNP's student wing) has announced partial committees for six colleges in Muladi Upazila, sparking outrage. Grassroots activists allege that the committees include non-students and members from rival student organizations like Chhatra League and Bangabandhu Chhatra Parishad. For example, in Char Kalekhan Adarsha College, the newly appointed vice president Al Amin was previously the finance secretary of Bangabandhu Chhatra Parishad, and general secretary Maruf Billah was an active Chhatra League member, despite reportedly not being a current student.

BNP leader Abu Naser Mohammad Rahmatullah has claimed that no Bangladeshi leader has ever matched the integrity and patriotism of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. “Whenever Bangladesh faced a crisis, Ziaur Rahman emerged as the savior,” he said. “In his absence, Begum Khaleda Zia fulfilled that role, and for the past 17 years, Tareq Rahman has led the struggle to restore voting rights and democracy in the country.” Rahmatullah emphasized that under Tareq Rahman's leadership, Bangladesh will move forward.