Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was physically assaulted on Saturday in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, while visiting the family of a slain party worker. Protesters surrounded him, chanting slogans and throwing eggs and mud. His shirt was torn, and he was seen wearing a helmet for protection. Banerjee told reporters that he had informed police about the gathering of outsiders beforehand and criticized the lack of security. He was later rescued by police and central forces and taken to a private hospital in Kolkata, where Mamata Banerjee and other party leaders visited him.

Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the attack, calling the ruling authority “killers.” The BJP denied any involvement, describing the incident as spontaneous public anger. BJP leaders Shamik Bhattacharya and Sukanta Majumdar said the party does not support violence but claimed the public outrage reflected long-standing resentment against Trinamool rule. Congress and the Samajwadi Party also condemned the assault, with Akhilesh Yadav blaming the BJP government for fostering lawlessness.

The attack occurred amid internal discontent within Trinamool following its electoral defeat, with some members blaming Banerjee and the party’s strategist group for the setback.

Mohammad Selim Uddin, the Dhaka North City mayoral candidate and Jamaat-e-Islami’s Dhaka North chief, has alleged serious mismanagement in the removal of sacrificial animal waste across the capital. Speaking at a press conference in Moghbazar on Saturday afternoon, he said the city corporation’s announcements about waste clearance did not match the reality on the ground, leaving many areas littered with waste and posing public health risks.

Selim Uddin also accused authorities of failing to control extortion at cattle markets, where money was allegedly collected under the guise of token fees. He criticized the government for not taking visible action to prevent such irregularities. During the same event, he commented on recent road accidents and urged unity among anti-fascist forces, calling for the prompt holding of local government elections.

The allegations highlight ongoing concerns about urban management and governance during major religious events in Dhaka, as well as broader political tensions surrounding local elections.

Abhijit Deepke, founder of India’s satirical online initiative ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP), has announced plans to continue the group’s digital campaign. Speaking from the United States, he expressed concern that returning to India could expose him to legal complications or arrest. He also claimed that his family members in India have faced threats following the project’s rapid rise in popularity.

According to Deepke, the movement began as a humorous post on social media platform X, which quickly went viral among young people. Many users, particularly from the Gen-Z demographic and university circles, joined in by proposing the creation of a mock political party. Within a single day, over 50,000 people registered on the related website, and the initiative soon became known as the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’.

The group now claims over 22.5 million Instagram followers and more than one million registered members. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has responded by saying it has no concerns about the CJP, asserting that India’s youth remain optimistic and confident about the nation’s future.

An elderly couple in Newtown, West Bengal, were allegedly harassed at their home by a group led by local BJP leader Sujoy after their daughter married a Muslim man. A video reportedly shows the man threatening the couple, demanding that their son-in-law convert to Hinduism or that the family leave the neighborhood, which he claimed was a Hindu-only area. The couple, visibly distressed, pleaded that they had no one else to care for them, but their appeals were ignored as the threats continued.

The incident has triggered widespread anger, with accusations that local BJP leadership supported the intimidation. Reports claim Sujoy invoked senior party leader Suvendu Adhikari’s name while issuing threats. Observers say the episode reflects attempts to inflame Hindu-Muslim divisions in a state long known for communal harmony. The article warns that such coercion and harassment in the name of religion could signal a dangerous rise in divisive politics in Bengal.

The event has raised concerns about growing intolerance and the politicization of interfaith relationships in local communities.

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmed Bir Bikrom said he would urge the Prime Minister to control her Members of Parliament, warning that failure to do so could put her in danger. He emphasized that MPs are meant to legislate, not interfere with administrative officials. He made these remarks in an interview with Public Investigation.

Colonel Oli recounted that in 1996, 183 MPs from the Awami League and BNP had attempted a parliamentary coup and proposed making him Prime Minister. He initially agreed but later refused, saying he could not betray Begum Zia. He also mentioned that President Ziaur Rahman had once intended to appoint him as Home Minister but did not due to influence from other ministers.

Oli Ahmed further stated that MPs should not involve deputy commissioners and superintendents of police in political meetings and that the administration must remain independent. He urged the Prime Minister to act against abusive or extortionist MPs, suggesting that jailing a few would not harm the BNP.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s central leader Anwarul Islam announced that the party will play an active role both in parliament and on the streets to ensure full implementation of the July Charter. He made the statement on Saturday, May 30, during an Eid reunion organized by the Nawabganj Upazila unit of Jamaat in Dinajpur. He emphasized the need to strengthen the organization through unity and to earn public trust through ideological politics and welfare activities.

Dinajpur district secretary Dr. Enamul Haque said that before the election, there had been widespread public support and a positive wave in favor of Jamaat across the country. However, he claimed that due to certain engineered processes by those responsible for the election, the people’s expectations were not fully reflected. Despite challenges, he affirmed that Jamaat remains committed to standing by the people and continuing its movement for good governance, justice, and equality.

The event was presided over by Upazila Ameer Professor Maulana Abul Kasem and attended by several district and local leaders.

Mohammad Selim Uddin, the Dhaka North city chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has alleged severe mismanagement in the removal of sacrificial animal waste in the capital. Speaking at a press conference in Moghbazar on Saturday, May 30, he claimed that despite assurances of preparation by the city corporation, the actual waste removal process was poorly executed. He warned that the situation could lead to the spread of diseases in the city.

Selim Uddin also accused authorities of allowing extortion under the guise of token collection at cattle markets, saying the government had taken no visible steps to control it. During the same event, he expressed concern over the recent law and order situation and criticized the government for fatalities in road accidents during the Eid travel period.

He further stated that rejecting July would mean accepting fascism and called for unity among anti-fascist forces against those who take such a stance. Other party leaders and activists were also present at the press conference.

An allegation has surfaced that Arshad Adnan, son of Bangladesh President Md. Shahabuddin Chuppu, threatened July activist Mabrur Rashid Bannah. The claim was made in a Facebook post by online activist Kamal Uddin Khan, who questioned how the president’s son could issue such a threat for Bannah’s involvement in the July movement. The post also criticized the ruling Awami League and its affiliates for their attitude toward opposition figures.

The statement came on the anniversary of former president Ziaur Rahman’s death, a day observed by various political parties in Bangladesh. Kamal Uddin Khan’s post accused the Awami League of using state resources for personal benefit and alleged that the president’s son was compiling lists of July movement supporters. He warned that the opposition BNP’s tolerance of such actions could ultimately harm the party itself.

The post urged the arrest of those allegedly involved in intimidation and called for protection of activists identified with the July movement, framing the issue as a broader struggle between pro-July forces and the ruling establishment.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on party leaders and activists to stand beside helpless people. Speaking at the BNP central office in Naya Paltan on Saturday, he made the appeal after distributing clothes and dry food among the needy to mark the 45th martyrdom anniversary of BNP founder President Ziaur Rahman. He urged party members to extend help not only on behalf of the party but also through personal initiatives, describing this as the true lesson of Ziaur Rahman.

The event was attended by senior BNP leaders including Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Salahuddin Ahmed, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, and others. Earlier, at a brief gathering in Khilgaon, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of cleanliness in Dhaka city, urging citizens to take responsibility alongside city corporations. He noted that a cleaner city would benefit everyone and make the work of sanitation workers easier.

Tarique Rahman also said that with the cooperation of the people and the participation of affluent citizens, the government could bring rapid improvement to the lives of the country’s people.

Former Home Minister and BNP Vice-Chairman Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Altaf Hossain Chowdhury stated that during the night of March 25, 1971, when Pakistani forces attacked unarmed civilians, no Awami League leaders were found to lead the nation. He claimed that some leaders went underground, some fled to India, and others surrendered to the Pakistani army. Chowdhury said that at that time of despair, Major Ziaur Rahman stood up and declared independence from the Kalurghat radio station in Chattogram.

He made these remarks on Saturday, May 30, at a discussion and prayer event held at the Patuakhali District Shilpakala Academy marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of President Ziaur Rahman. Chowdhury added that Zia founded the Jago Dal in February 1978 and later formed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in September of the same year. He described BNP as a historic political party that survived multiple attempts to break it.

Chowdhury further said Ziaur Rahman introduced multiparty democracy, initiated the SAARC for regional cooperation, and led the country toward food self-sufficiency. He also mentioned Zia’s anti-corruption stance and his successor Tarique Rahman’s continuation of that policy.

Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament Barrister Kaiser Kamal MP attended the funeral of Zainal Abedin, member secretary of the Kailati Union unit of Jubo Dal, in Kalmakanda upazila of Netrakona on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Abedin died suddenly of a heart attack at midnight on Friday. His funeral prayer was held at 10:20 a.m. at the Kailati Janata High School field, drawing a large crowd of local representatives, political figures, and residents. The Deputy Speaker prayed for the deceased and remarked that people’s deeds should make their accountability to Allah easier after death.

The Deputy Speaker described Zainal Abedin as a dedicated worker and announced that he would take responsibility for Abedin’s family. Leaders and activists from BNP, Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and other affiliated organizations joined the funeral, expressing grief over the loss. Abedin, who had exchanged Eid greetings with the Deputy Speaker just a day earlier, left behind his wife, three sons, one daughter, and many admirers.

The sudden death of the local BNP leader has cast a shadow of mourning across the Kailati area.

Questions have emerged online about whether the BNP-led government is distancing itself from President Md. Shahabuddin Chuppu. The discussion intensified after photos from the Eid-ul-Azha prayer showed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman maintaining a visible distance from the president, unlike during the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers when they stood side by side. Reports also noted that during Chuppu’s recent London trip for medical reasons, his shopping at an upscale market reportedly displeased senior government figures.

Senior journalist Helal Uddin wrote on social media that the contrasting seating arrangements between the two Eid prayers have sparked curiosity and speculation. According to state protocol, the president and prime minister usually sit together in the front row at the National Eidgah, but this time the president was seated several positions away. The sudden change in protocol within two months has drawn attention among observers and online users.

The report adds that although the BNP retained Chuppu as president, criticism persists nationwide over how a former close associate of deposed ruler Sheikh Hasina continues to hold the position.

Liberation War Affairs Minister Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan stated that Ziaur Rahman risked his life and family to declare Bangladesh’s independence and fought bravely on the battlefield. He made the remarks on Saturday at a discussion organized by the Sakhipur Upazila BNP in Tangail, marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of the late President Ziaur Rahman.

The minister said that during the critical days of March 1971, when the nation was leaderless and senior political figures were either arrested or in hiding, Ziaur Rahman, then a major, declared independence and joined the war instead of fleeing. He added that Ziaur Rahman stayed in a tea estate manager’s bungalow in present-day Habiganj, where a meeting of 13 army officers appointed M.A.G. Osmani as commander-in-chief and accepted Zia’s proposal to name the conflict the Liberation War.

Addressing party leaders and activists, Ahmed Azam Khan emphasized that the government led by Tarique Rahman, successor of Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia, should serve the people rather than act as rulers.

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram has claimed that he was offered the position of prime minister through a parliamentary coup but refused to accept it. In an interview with Public Investigation, he said that in 1996, 143 Awami League MPs and 40 BNP MPs, totaling 183, had planned a parliamentary coup and proposed to make him prime minister. He initially agreed for two days but later declined, saying he could not betray Begum Zia.

Oli Ahmad, who has been elected MP six times and served as minister three times, said the MPs at that time wanted to introduce a bill in parliament to carry out the coup. He also mentioned that former President Ziaur Rahman had intended to appoint him as home minister if elected to power, but other ministers influenced him otherwise.

He urged the current prime minister to manage her MPs properly, warning that failure to do so could create problems. He emphasized that MPs should focus on legislation and that administrative officials should remain independent from political activities.

Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid said that late President Ziaur Rahman had led the nation through every crisis until his death. He made the remarks on Saturday at the Comilla Shilpakala Academy during a discussion and prayer meeting organized by Comilla South District and Metropolitan BNP to mark the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Ziaur Rahman.

The minister described Ziaur Rahman’s role in establishing democracy as historic and emphasized his honesty, responsibility, and people-oriented politics as exemplary. He urged party members to reflect Zia’s ideals in their conduct and to act responsibly and transparently to meet public expectations. Rashid also warned against unethical activities under the guise of government or party affiliation and called for vigilance to prevent such behavior.

He proposed forming support committees at various administrative levels to monitor law and order and assist the administration. Highlighting the importance of the agriculture and livestock sectors for the economy and food security, he pledged to work with integrity and accountability for national welfare.