BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi accused the government of deliberately obstructing Ishraq Hossain’s appointment as mayor despite a court ruling in his favor. He questioned why Dr. Shahadat was allowed to assume the mayor's office in Chattogram while Ishraq is being sidelined. Rizvi also criticized the government for failing to bring those responsible for the 2024 uprising to justice, claiming the administration is more focused on suppression than reform. He condemned the mistreatment of university faculty protesting for housing and drew comparisons to previous instances of police brutality under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain are staging a sit-in at the main gate of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), demanding he be appointed mayor. Protesters have locked the city building gates and blocked roads at Golap Shah Mazar, halting all vehicular traffic. City services have been suspended since 10 a.m. Protesters are also demanding the removal of adviser Asif Mahmud and an end to delays in the swearing-in process. BNP leaders, affiliate organizations, and a segment of DSCC employees have joined the demonstration in solidarity.

Islami Andolon Bangladesh has issued a statement urging that any decision regarding the foreign management of the New Mooring Terminal at Chattogram Port must involve consultations with all political parties, citing the absence of an elected government. The party warned that the current government's deviation from its core responsibility—organizing elections after reforms—is contributing to political instability. They also called for the prosecution of those responsible for killings during public uprisings and stressed the urgency of economic and structural reforms, warning that "the blood of July will not forgive" failure in these efforts.

Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP), stated via Facebook that the party is actively pursuing the July Charter, the July Certificate, and elections for local government and a Constituent Assembly. In a previous post, he said the first step to dismantling a fascist regime is fundamental reform and drafting a new constitution. He emphasized that NCP values the ethical and humane aspects of Islam—the majority’s faith—along with the language, culture, and lifestyle of Bengali Muslims.

Two days after the BNP office in Comilla was attacked and set on fire, police have filed a case naming five individuals and accusing 20–30 unidentified persons. The suspects, all affiliated with the BNP’s student wing Chhatra Dal, include Md. Mohsin (32), Salah Uddin Rocky (30), Md. Sohag Hossain (30), Saiful Islam (25), and Maruf Ahmed (24). According to the complaint, the violence occurred Saturday evening and involved disgruntled party members unhappy with the newly formed Chhatra Dal committees of the South District and Metropolitan BNP.

The British High Commission confirmed that High Commissioner Sarah Cook met with women leaders from Jamaat-e-Islami. Discussions focused on the roles and policy positions of the party’s female members, which the Commission described as meaningful and significant to the participants. This follows previous meetings between Sarah Cook and other Jamaat leaders and activists.

BNP leader Mir Helal emphasized that all religions teach peace and harmony. He said that former President Ziaur Rahman had unified people of all faiths, castes, and professions under the banner of Bangladeshi nationalism, ensuring equal dignity for all citizens. Helal accused both local and foreign conspirators of trying to sabotage upcoming elections and warned against those obstructing the restoration of democratic governance. He made these remarks while visiting the Shri Shri Tulsidham Temple, where he was received by leaders of the Tulsidham management committee and the Advaita Achyuta Mission.

Despite the Awami League being banned, no effective action has been taken against other members of the 14-party alliance. A legal notice has been sent to the Election Commission and the government, urging that the remaining coalition parties be declared terrorist organizations. Hossain Md. Anwar of the NCP, who issued the notice, said, “The Awami League did not act alone in its oppression. These actions were carried out collectively with the alliance’s approval.”

Dhaka Metropolitan Police have arrested 16 members of the banned Awami League and its student wing, Chhatra League, during a crackdown on flash processions. Deputy Police Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman stated that arrests were made across several locations: 11 individuals were detained from Gulistan, others from Mirpur, Motijheel, Jatrabari, and Mugda. Legal proceedings are currently underway against the arrestees.

The National Citizen Platform (NCP) criticized the arrest of actress Nusrat Faria in connection with the July massacre, calling it a mockery of justice. “Instead of apprehending those directly involved in the killings, the government is targeting individuals indiscriminately,” the NCP said. They pointed out that former President Abdul Hamid, who was accused in the incident, left the country without hindrance, while the identities of 626 individuals sheltered in military camps remain undisclosed. Despite the interim government's promise to form a second International Crimes Tribunal, no progress has been made.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed accused the interim government of deviating from democratic norms. “They become agitated when we mention elections,” he said. Ahmed alleged that some advisers are attempting to create chaos and that the Chief Adviser has been informed. “If he doesn’t act, his honor may be at risk,” he warned. He added that deep reforms are needed to prevent fascism from returning and questioned why the interim government reacts negatively to any talk of an elected government.

BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan said the interim government must explain any delay in holding national elections. “According to UN reports, over 1,700 people died during the July uprising. Although fascism has been overthrown, democracy is yet to be restored,” he noted. Khan emphasized the need to establish a government through people’s votes and reiterated the party’s stance that no one should serve more than two terms as Prime Minister. “There can be no compromise with the Awami League while we are alive,” he added.

BNP leader Ishraq Hossain has apologized for a photo taken with actor Chanchal Chowdhury at an awards event held on May 16. “I was invited as a guest by a TV channel and had no prior knowledge of the attendees. I was unaware of the identity or background of the person I was photographed with,” he explained. Ishraq added that he was out of the country in 2015 and missed several sensitive developments. “I deeply regret the pain this has caused my fellow comrades. I promise to be more cautious in the future,” he said.

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain will continue their sit-in in front of the Nagar Bhaban on Tuesday, demanding his formal appointment as Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation. Spokesperson Moshiur Rahman warned, “If our demands are not met by tomorrow, the government will have to face the consequences. They must be ready for any situation.”

Sarjees Alam defended Adviser Asif Mahmud, criticizing Ishraque Hossain for indirectly enabling personal attacks on him. “I knew Ishraque as the son of Sadeque Hossain Khoka, and I respected him even more after he bravely rescued a party worker from Hasina’s police. But if he legitimizes a controversial mayoral election by accepting the post, it will be a permanent stain on his political career,” Sarjees wrote. He argued that even if Ishraque does not personally engage in these attacks, allowing his local supporters to do so shifts some of the blame onto him.