Shafiqur Rahman has been sworn in as the Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami for a third consecutive term. The oath-taking ceremony took place on Friday evening at Al Falah Auditorium in Dhaka’s Moghbazar, administered by ATM Masum, the party’s assistant secretary and chief election commissioner. According to Masum, a total of 116,792 male and female members cast their votes in the internal election. The event was part of Jamaat’s annual central Majlish-e-Shura session, attended by senior leaders from various political parties and Jamaat’s central committees. During the ceremony, Rahman became emotional and wept, expressing humility and saying he did not consider himself worthy of the position. He reflected on the party’s history of imprisonment and repression, stating that Jamaat members had long faced unjust treatment for protesting against wrongdoing under oppressive laws and governance.

Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab Mancha and candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, has intensified his campaign activities. On Friday, November 28, he organized a van rally in the capital to connect with local voters. The rally began at Shapla Chattar in Motijheel and passed through Purana Paltan, Kadam Fountain, Shikkha Bhaban intersection, and Dhaka University’s Doel Chattar and Raju Sculpture before concluding at the National Museum in Shahbagh around 4 p.m. More than 200 supporters reportedly joined the event. Later in the evening, a special program titled 'Concert for Dhaka-8' was held in front of the National Museum to further engage the public and promote his campaign message.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury visited former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on Friday afternoon. According to BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan, the leaders went to inquire about her health and prayed for her recovery. Khaleda Zia is currently receiving treatment in the hospital’s Coronary Care Unit (CCU) under the supervision of a medical board. Shairul Kabir also urged the media not to publish any unverified news about the BNP chairperson’s health without official statements from responsible sources. Khaleda Zia has been under medical care for several months due to ongoing health complications.

Following the death sentence of banned Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s political landscape has entered a phase of intense speculation over who might lead the party next. Political analysts and insiders have identified three potential figures: former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, former minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury, and jailed former Narayanganj mayor Selina Hayat Ivy. Each is seen as relatively untainted by major controversies. However, party insiders suggest that none would take up leadership without Hasina’s approval, even as she remains in exile in India. Shirin Sharmin is reportedly under government watch, Saber Hossain has kept a low profile despite recent meetings with European diplomats, and Ivy remains detained in multiple cases. Analysts argue that while Hasina’s absence will force a leadership transition, the Awami League’s political relevance will persist. The party now faces the dual challenge of addressing accountability for past violence while ensuring political space for its untainted members.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Kazi Sayedul Alam Babul, the party’s Dhaka divisional organizing secretary and a nomination aspirant for Gazipur-1 constituency, said the party’s top policymakers are prioritizing candidates with a clean image. Speaking at a roadside rally in Kaliakoir’s Mouchak area on Friday, Babul expressed optimism that he is among those being considered for nomination under the leadership of acting chairman Tarique Rahman. During the event, Babul met local traders, farmers, and residents, seeking votes for BNP’s ‘sheaf of paddy’ symbol and distributing leaflets outlining Tarique Rahman’s 31-point program. Highlighting his three-decade political career, Babul recalled his active role in anti-autocracy movements and the personal sacrifices he made, including facing imprisonment and attacks. He emphasized that dedicated party members who endured repression should be prioritized for nominations to ensure the implementation of Tarique Rahman’s reform agenda. Several local BNP and affiliated organization leaders attended the event, which drew participation from thousands of residents.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticized Bangladesh’s interim government for allegedly rushing to pass two new laws — a revised Police Commission Act and a law concerning NGOs — ahead of the upcoming national election. In a statement issued Friday night, Fakhrul claimed that the government’s move appears to have ulterior motives that could hinder the country’s democratic transition. He argued that such significant legislation should not be enacted without a public mandate and urged that these laws be debated and passed by the next elected parliament instead. The BNP leader called on the government to refrain from taking hasty steps that might undermine democratic processes or raise questions about the legitimacy of the interim administration’s actions.

Interim government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. He has been regularly monitoring her medical updates and instructed all concerned authorities to ensure that she receives full medical support without any shortcomings. Emphasizing her significance as a three-time former prime minister and a source of inspiration during the nation’s democratic transition, Yunus called upon citizens across Bangladesh to pray for her speedy recovery. He reiterated that the government stands ready to provide all necessary assistance for her treatment and directed relevant officials to remain fully prepared and coordinated. His remarks reflect both humanitarian concern and a call for national unity during a sensitive political period.

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government for Local Government, Rural Development, Cooperatives, Youth and Sports, has urged people not to become oppressors after being oppressed. In a Facebook post on Friday, November 28, he wrote, 'Do not turn from the oppressed to the oppressor; do not let fascism rest on your shoulders.' Although he did not specify the context or audience of his message, social media users believe it was a response to recent incidents of violence against Baul singers across the country and an attack at the 'Ganer Artonad' event in Dhaka. His statement has sparked discussion online, with many interpreting it as a call for restraint and resistance against authoritarian tendencies amid growing social and political unrest.

As Bangladesh’s 13th national election approaches, internal conflict has erupted within the BNP’s Patuakhali-1 constituency. Party-nominated candidate and former Air Vice Marshal Altaf Hossain Chowdhury has alleged that several local BNP leaders have launched a Tk 100 crore campaign to remove him from the race. He accused district BNP president Snehangshu Sarkar Kutti, general secretary Mujibur Rahman Toton, and former mayor Mostak Ahmed Pinu of conspiring against him. In response, district BNP leaders held a press conference rejecting his claims as baseless and divisive, arguing that Altaf is out of touch with local realities. They also questioned his leadership decisions and accused him of bypassing the district committee. Altaf countered by accusing the local leaders of weakening the party and attempting to field rival candidates. Despite the escalating tensions, district leaders later stated that Altaf remains the official BNP candidate and that internal misunderstandings will be resolved through discussion.

BNP Vice Chairman and Feni-3 constituency candidate Abdul Awal Mintoo declared that there is no place in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for those who create disorder or engage in extortion. Speaking during his election campaign in Daganbhuiyan, Feni, Mintoo praised BNP’s founding leader Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, accusing the current government of persecuting them through false cases. He said acting chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed that no corrupt or violent individuals should hold leadership positions in the party. Mintoo also alleged that the ruling Awami League government has harassed him with fabricated cases and attacks on his properties. During his campaign, clashes broke out between rival BNP factions, injuring several activists, though police and army personnel later restored order. Mintoo pledged to work for local development if elected and reaffirmed his loyalty to the party’s central leadership and its principles.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has claimed that foreign powers are attempting to orchestrate leadership changes in Bangladesh’s two major political parties, the Awami League and the BNP. In an interview with BBC Bangla, Joy described these efforts as undemocratic and reminiscent of the 'refined party' concept discussed during the 2007 political crisis. He rejected the idea of any foreign-imposed restructuring of the Awami League, asserting that party leadership should be determined democratically by members. Joy also dismissed speculation that he or other members of the Sheikh family would automatically assume leadership after Hasina, emphasizing that the party remains united under her leadership despite its current ban and the imprisonment or exile of many leaders. He further alleged that false cases were being filed against his family to prevent them from contesting elections, while acknowledging past mistakes by the Awami League government during the July protests and calling for transparent investigations.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has pledged that if his party wins the upcoming national election, it will form a government in collaboration with the BNP and other anti-fascist political groups. Speaking at a youth, student, and citizen rally in Dhaka’s Bhashantek area, he emphasized the need to end political division and corruption, asserting that Jamaat has no history of embezzlement or extortion. Dr. Rahman criticized the current political system, saying the people no longer want biased or corrupt governance. He also claimed that despite attempts to destroy Jamaat over the past 15 years, the party has remained steadfast. Highlighting the nomination of ‘untainted’ candidates in all 300 constituencies, he said Jamaat’s goal is to establish a corruption-free society and a government that truly represents the people.

In Natore’s Naldanga upazila, a six-kilometer connecting road from Patul Mini Cox’s Bazar to Khajuria, submerged for six months, has been cleared under an initiative by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s local unit. The road, previously covered with water hyacinths and aquatic weeds, had become unusable, causing severe hardship for residents. On Friday morning, the cleanup and recovery program began, inaugurated by Professor Md. Yunus Ali, Jamaat’s nominated candidate for the Natore-2 parliamentary seat. He stated that removing obstacles to public movement is a moral duty and that reopening the road would ease local life. Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Professor Md. Delwar Hossain Khan and district leaders attended as special guests. Locals expressed relief as the long-neglected road became usable again, marking a significant improvement in daily transportation and community access.

In Pabna-3 constituency, encompassing Chatmohar, Bhangura, and Faridpur upazilas, three siblings from the family of late BNP leader Haji Akkas Ali Master have taken divergent political paths ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national election. Hasanul Islam Raja, a BNP cultural wing adviser, has announced his independent candidacy after the party nominated agriculturist Hasan Zafir Tuhin. His brother, former upazila chairman and BNP leader Hasanul Islam Hira, has also protested the nomination, organizing torch processions demanding a local candidate. Their sister, advocate Arifa Sultana Ruma, a long-time BNP activist, has chosen to support the official BNP nominee and campaign for the party symbol. The internal split has sparked visible divisions within local BNP ranks, with former MP KM Anwarul Islam joining Hira’s protest. Election officials report 481,962 registered voters in the constituency. Analysts suggest that if independent or local candidates contest, the electoral balance could shift, potentially benefiting Jamaat-e-Islami’s candidate Professor Ali Asgar.

More than 200 leaders and activists of the Awami League, whose activities were previously banned in Dhaka’s Demra area, have joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The formal joining took place on Friday morning at the Demra Thana BNP office, where the new members were welcomed by BNP leaders SM Reza Selim and Anisuzzaman. The group, led by freedom fighter and former Awami League leader Maulana Shahadat Hossain, pledged to work together for the upcoming national elections. Shahadat Hossain stated that he had earlier been a follower of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman but was compelled to join the Awami League under pressure. He expressed renewed confidence in BNP leadership. BNP leaders emphasized that their party practices constructive politics and is moving forward under Tarique Rahman’s leadership, welcoming the new members as part of a broader political unity effort in Dhaka-5 constituency.