At a street rally in Chandraghona Lichubagan, Rangunia, Chattogram, Hasnat Abdullah accused the ruling Awami League of continuous repression over the past decade and a half. “The NCP, together with the people, will build a real Bangladesh,” he declared. Earlier, NCP leader Dr. Tasnim Jara noted that the party is holding rallies nationwide to connect with grassroots communities. “Women have led the July movement from the front. In tomorrow’s Bangladesh, we must all work together with the same spirit,” she added.

Speaking at a roadside rally in the Shaheed Minar area of Dimla, Nilphamari, NCP leader Sarjis Alam alleged that the police don't act without bribes. “There has been no development of roads and infrastructure in Dimla over the past 17 years. Instead, the people have been looted through deception,” he stated. Sarjis emphasized the need for multiple strong political parties in Bangladesh to encourage healthy competition. He also criticized the abuse of power during elections and called for justice for those killed in recent protests. “We want elections, but only local government elections for now,” he added.

NCP leader Abdul Hannan Masud has issued a stern warning to those currently striking at the Secretariat, NBR, and ports. In a social media post, he wrote, “The revolution will reach you too. You are demanding freedom to continue corruption and looting, but that era will end post-2024.” He accused these officials of being complicit in every act of enforced disappearance, murder, corruption, and money laundering under Hasina’s regime, and called for immediate removal and investigation by a neutral commission.

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain have been staging a sit-in for 13 consecutive days in front of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, demanding he be officially assigned the mayoral role. All public services at the city building remain suspended, causing widespread inconvenience to residents. On-site reports confirm that the building entrances are still locked. Protesters, operating under the banners of the “DSCC Workers Union” and “Dhakabasi,” have taken position inside the compound.

In a recent interview, Obaidul Quader revealed that he stayed in Bangladesh for nearly three months after Sheikh Hasina fled to India amid the uprising. “I wanted to see if something could be done from inside,” he said, referring to the growing dissatisfaction among workers, especially in the garment sector. “I tried to connect with them, but one by one, we were being arrested.” Quader claimed he was implicated in 212 murder cases and eventually fled, hiding in a neighbor’s bathroom on August 5 before being allowed a safe exit by protesting students who later took selfies with him.

Tension flared in Alfadanga, Faridpur, as two rival BNP factions called for meetings at the same location. In response, local authorities imposed Section 144 to prevent clashes. Supporters from the Nasir and Jhunu groups had started to gather near the Chowrasta area, prompting the police to disperse them. With the risk of confrontation looming, the restriction was imposed to maintain law and order.

Speaking at a street rally in Chattogram on Monday, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah called the National Board of Revenue (NBR) a “breeding ground for corruption.” He warned that if bureaucrats obstruct reform, the public will find alternatives. Hasnat also accused the protesting Secretariat officials of having supported the previous government before August 5. He issued a stern warning: any resistance to state reform will be thwarted with the support of the people.

Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon, advisor to the BNP Chairperson, has issued a legal notice to the Local Government Ministry demanding that Ishraque Hossain be sworn in as the Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation by today. Lawyer Ehsanur Rahman confirmed the move. Khokon had earlier stated that failure to administer the oath following a High Court verdict would constitute contempt of court. With the dismissal of the case, there are now no legal barriers preventing Ishraque from taking the oath, which must occur by May 26.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury emphasized the urgent need to restore democracy in Bangladesh through fair and inclusive elections. Speaking about media suppression, he said undemocratic regimes often pressure the press to maintain power. “Our unity must be rooted in restoring constitutional and democratic rights, including press freedom,” he stated. “The longer we delay this process, the deeper our national crisis will become.”

NCP leader Tasnim Zara conducted street meetings across nine locations in Chattogram on Sunday, engaging with residents about their concerns and the party’s vision for the country. Sharing her experience, Zara highlighted two moments that moved her deeply. First, a young girl named Suhana, a fifth-grader, recognized her and confidently took a selfie, saying, "I know the student movement!" Zara said she dreams of a Bangladesh where girls like Suhana grow up in safety and dignity. The second moment was meeting the mother of Shaheed Omar in Boalkhali. While the mother had accepted her son’s martyrdom, the father was still struggling to cope. Omar was preparing to join Biman Bangladesh Airlines before his untimely death.

Kamrul Ahsan Sadhan, Joint Secretary of the BNP’s Gulshan unit, was shot dead in a brazen attack at Gudaraghat in Middle Badda shortly after midnight on Sunday. The incident took place near the house of former commissioner Kayum. Eyewitnesses said two assailants suddenly appeared and opened fire indiscriminately. Sadhan was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the attackers.

Five members of the anti-discrimination student movement in Mymensingh officially joined the BNP’s student wing, Chhatra Dal, on Saturday night.
They were welcomed with floral greetings by newly appointed leaders of the central and city chapters of Chhatra Dal.
The new members include district organizer Kawsar Hasan, city unit spokesperson Rishadul Alam, and members Fardeen Alam, Nami Ahmed, and Bandhan Rahman.
City Chhatra Dal president Gobinda Roy said, “They were active fighters against fascism and embraced the ideals of nationalism. We are proud to welcome them into our ranks.”

At least eight people, including a woman, were injured in a clash between Awami League and BNP supporters in Nawarkandi, Nawabganj, reportedly stemming from a longstanding political rivalry.
According to injured local resident Md. Jafar, Awami League loyalists had filed a false case a month ago, leading to the arrest of his father and brother. After they were released on bail and returned home on Sunday, one of them went out for a haircut when a group of 15-20 Awami League supporters launched a sudden attack with sharp weapons.

BNP leader Aminul Haque criticized certain advisers in the interim government, comparing their fear of elections to that of dictators.

“We don’t understand why you are so afraid of elections. People and BNP activists have supported you with high expectations,” Haque said. “But every time elections are mentioned, you seem disturbed — hiding behind calls for reform and new excuses.”

He also criticized a certain group for blaming the BNP for every national issue, while asserting that BNP is genuinely working for the welfare of the people. “If the 31-point reform plan is implemented properly, all state institutions can be thoroughly restructured,” he concluded.

The "July Alliance" staged a protest in Shahbagh, calling for national unity and resistance against alleged Indian conspiracies in Bangladesh.

BNP leader Habibur Rahman Habib demanded justice for those responsible for the killings in July and urged unity to overthrow the fascist regime.

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Delwar Hossain said, “Despite forming an interim government based on the blood of martyrs, the killers have not been prosecuted.”

Ariful Islam Adib of the NCP claimed that India’s dominance began with the Pilkhana massacre. “Those who align with India will be sent straight across the border by the people,” he warned.