VP Nurul Haque Nur stated that student representatives currently in the government should resign to ensure neutrality, especially as one representative has already formed a new party. He emphasized that political parties, including the BNP and his own, have demanded this resignation. Nur added that although political groups have struggled for 16 years to overthrow fascism, they failed to mobilize the public until the student movement called for systemic political reform before August 5. He said the events of that day marked not only the fall of fascism but the collapse of the old political order.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr. Rezaul Karim launched a scathing attack on Israel, accusing it of genocidal acts that surpass the brutality of pre-Islamic barbarism. He declared that Israel has become a terrorist state and called for its complete eradication from the world map. Karim urged a global boycott of not just Israeli products but also Jewish establishments worldwide. He warned that unless Israel halts its aggression, Muslim youth will be forced to march on Israel.

BNP leader Emran Saleh Prince has called on the Muslim world to unite in resistance against Israeli aggression. Highlighting the global protests against the Gaza attacks, he said the world cannot remain silent in the face of such atrocities against Palestinian men, women, and children. He urged the United Nations to take decisive action and demanded timely national elections to address broader conspiracies.

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Gaza and the breach of ceasefire agreements. Speaking at a joint press conference in Cairo with Egypt’s President, Macron called for immediate talks to establish a ceasefire. He reiterated France’s opposition to the forced displacement of people from their homeland and the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank. Macron described the Israeli aggression as a gross violation of international law and a direct threat to regional security. He joined a summit with Egyptian President El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

Sargis Alam, Chief Organizer of the NCP, accused Indian PM Narendra Modi of further cementing his status as an extremist Hindu nationalist. Referring to the approval of the controversial Waqf Bill, Alam called it a “black law” that compromises India’s secular democratic ideals. He stressed that true national consensus in India requires removing leaders like Modi from power.

At a protest rally in Dhaka against Israeli aggression in Gaza and India’s controversial Waqf Bill, the Dhaka Committee of the National Committee for People’s Rights (NCP) voiced strong condemnation. Speaking at the event, NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain declared, “Just as a ‘July revolution’ has occurred in Bangladesh, a day will come when Palestine too will witness its own July.”

He criticized global powers that continue to defend Israel’s crimes against humanity and called on the international community to take immediate and effective steps to stop the genocide in Gaza. Akhtar also demanded the cancellation of surveillance equipment procured from Israel during the Awami League’s tenure, labeling it a threat to Bangladesh’s sovereignty and independence.

The protest also included strong condemnation of India’s recently passed anti-Muslim Waqf Bill, with NCP leaders accusing both Israel and India of targeting Muslim communities with oppressive policies.

BNP leader Ishraq Hossain stated that no attempt to retain power without elections will succeed. “Even writing about elections on Facebook draws coordinated abuse, but we’re not backing down,” he wrote. He emphasized that over 125 million voters deserve a chance to vote. “We’ve been demanding fair elections under a neutral government since 2011. This year, it must happen, InshAllah,” he added. He also said the opposition would respect the public mandate and cooperate with the elected government.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir left for Singapore on Sunday for medical treatment, accompanied by his wife Rahat Ara Begum. Delwar Hossain, a potential Jamaat candidate from Fakhrul’s constituency (Thakurgaon-1), sought public prayers for him. “May Almighty Allah grant our respected leader complete healing,” he posted.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud and his wife, Nuran Fatema, for allegedly amassing illegal wealth. Investigations revealed transactions worth Tk 722.91 crore across 65 bank accounts. Hasan is accused of possessing unexplained wealth worth Tk 1.11 crore, while Nuran is accused of acquiring Tk 5.52 crore beyond known sources of income.

BNP Vice Chairman Abdus Salam Pinto alleged an international conspiracy to destabilize Bangladesh, claiming that Sheikh Hasina and her party are behind it. Fellow BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan accused certain groups of trying to delay elections under the guise of reforms. “They want to derail democracy, but they will not succeed,” he said. BNP continues to advocate for reform across various sectors.

Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) leader Zainal Abedin Shisir stated that since Professor Yunus assumed leadership, Bangladeshis can finally breathe in peace. “For the first time in 54 years, a government is gaining popularity by the day. Prices are stabilizing, and criminals like extortionists and tender mafias are trembling with fear,” he said. He praised efforts to solve the Rohingya crisis and called for united resistance against corruption to build a just society.

ACC Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen said that if Tulip Siddiq fails to appear in court after a warrant is issued, she will be declared a fugitive. “Legal representation is standard, but corruption charges must be addressed through the judicial process,” he said. Rejecting claims that the ACC hadn’t contacted Tulip or lacked evidence, Momen confirmed that a comprehensive charge sheet has been prepared based on thorough documentation. The ACC will seek support from the Ministries of Home and Foreign Affairs if needed—applicable to all absconders, including Hasina, Joy, and Putul.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has criticized India’s newly proposed Waqf Bill, claiming it undermines the rights of the country’s minority Muslim population and promotes discriminatory practices. “Muslims across India, along with various Islamic organizations, have condemned the bill as unconstitutional and politically motivated,” he stated.
With over 200 million Muslims in India, Salahuddin warns that the law poses a significant threat to their religious heritage, rights, and cultural interests. He emphasized that most of the nearly one million acres of Waqf property under the boards are used for public welfare—mosques, madrasas, cemeteries, and orphanages.
The inclusion of non-Muslim members in the proposed Waqf management boards has sparked controversy, raising concerns about constitutional violations. “We don’t see such practices in the religious boards of other faiths,” he added, expressing hope that the BJP government will reconsider the bill.

At around 7:10 AM on Sunday, expelled leaders and activists of the Awami League organized a sudden flash protest in Dhaka. The march began at the South Gate of Baitul Mukarram and concluded at the party’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue. The protest was led by Shah Alam Murad, former General Secretary of Dhaka South Awami League. A video of the protest has surfaced online, showing participation from several local leaders and activists.

In connection with violence during the recent mass uprising on August 4, 93 pro-Awami League lawyers, including former Dhaka Bar presidents and prosecutors, surrendered to the court and sought bail. The case involves charges of vandalism, assault, and attempted murder filed with Kotwali Police Station.