Law enforcement has heightened security around the Supreme Court following reports that a mural there might be vandalized. The area has been cordoned off since 10 a.m. on Saturday. This follows an announcement by activist Hasnat Abdullah on February 5, declaring his intention to “free Bangladesh from fascism.” In recent days, multiple Awami League-affiliated structures, including the historic house at 32 Dhanmondi, have faced attacks. Protesters have vowed to remove any symbols of autocratic rule and recently celebrated the partial demolition of 32 Dhanmondi with cheers.

The BNP is set to meet with Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus and Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin to discuss the current political situation. On Sunday at 3:30 p.m., a BNP delegation will visit the Election Commission to talk about the roadmap for the upcoming national elections. Additionally, on February 10, the party is scheduled to meet with the Chief Adviser to present its stance on national issues. These decisions were made during an emergency BNP meeting on Friday. The party’s media cell also confirmed that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam will return from the U.S. on Sunday before the delegation meets with the adviser.

Despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the national elections, BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu stated at a civic meeting on February 8 that Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus still has faith in the interim government. He accused a certain group of deliberately pushing the country toward chaos. Dudu added that the people had hoped for a return to democracy after a political transition but were disappointed by the lack of concrete initiatives. He urged the interim government to announce an election roadmap promptly.

Two more individuals, Bilal and Al Wasi, have been arrested in connection with an attack on New Market Police Station aimed at freeing expelled Chhatra Dal central leader Mohammad Hossain Mithun. Police reported that on January 10, Mithun was arrested for allegedly leading an attack on two executives of the Computer Society in front of Multiplan Center on Elephant Road. In response to his arrest, Chhatra Dal activists attacked the police station, injuring five officers. A case was filed, leading to the imprisonment of Mithun and six others.

A violent clash erupted between two student groups at Jessore University of Science and Technology on Friday night around 9 PM, leaving at least eight people injured, including Proctor Dr. Amzad Hossain. Reports suggest tensions had been brewing for two days over the formation of a new committee for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. The conflict escalated when a verbal altercation broke out between supporters of the movement and students from the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department near the main gate. Both groups later moved to the proctor’s office for mediation, but CSE students allegedly attacked their rivals. The confrontation turned violent, with both sides throwing bricks at each other. In the ensuing chaos, eight individuals, including the proctor, sustained injuries.

Political analyst Farhad Mazhar has described the remarks made by exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "litmus test" ahead of the February 12 meeting between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi. He suggested that the reactions to her statement were being closely observed. During a National Citizens’ Committee discussion, Mazhar argued that political movements involve both destruction and reconstruction. He linked Hasina’s remarks to broader geopolitical dynamics and welcomed the formation of a new political party. He urged the new party to embrace revolutionary ideals instead of becoming another election-focused entity like the BNP.

In a Facebook post at 4 AM today, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement announced a protest rally scheduled for 1:30 PM on Saturday at Rajbari Field in Gazipur Sadar Upazila. The protest is in response to an alleged attack on the movement's organizers by the "Mozammel-Jahangir Machete Gang." The announcement stated that central leaders and the general public would be present at the rally. Earlier, activist Sarjis Alam posted that today would mark the "end of Awami terrorists" in Gazipur, declaring, "We are coming!" On Friday at 10 PM, an angry mob attempted to attack the house of Mozammel Haque. However, a mosque announcement falsely warned of a robbery, inciting locals to confront the protesters. The ensuing clash left 15 people injured.

On February 5, an enraged crowd vandalized Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house at Dhanmondi 32, setting it on fire before demolishing it with a bulldozer. Former State Minister Sohel Taj blamed the Awami League’s 15 years of killings, enforced disappearances, and corruption for the incident. In a Facebook post, he criticized the party’s failure to reflect and called on its supporters to unfollow him. Taj, son of Bangladesh’s first Prime Minister, remains vocal on social and political issues despite stepping away from active politics.

The National Citizens’ Committee has announced a protest in Gazipur against the alleged attack on students at the residence of former minister A.K.M. Mozammel Haque. The rally will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM in front of the DC office. Locals reportedly attacked students following a misleading mosque announcement about a robbery. At least 12 were injured, with five in critical condition taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Police and army intervened, stabilizing the situation, and an investigation is ongoing.

Angry Mob Attacks Former Liberation War Affairs Minister A.K.M. Mozammel Haque’s House in Gazipur, Reports of 20 Injured

An angry mob attacked the house of former Liberation War Affairs Minister A.K.M. Mozammel Haque in Gazipur, leading to allegations that some locals captured and assaulted several attackers. Reports indicate that 20 people were injured in the incident, with three in critical condition.

The attack began around 9 PM on Friday (February 7). It is claimed that an announcement was made through the mosque’s loudspeaker, stating that robbers had entered the minister’s house, urging people to come forward.

Students allege that Chhatra League and Jubo League activists were lying in wait at the location and attacked them when they tried to capture the so-called robbers.

Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, Vice President of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, has urged the interim government to hold elections only after implementing necessary reforms. He warned that elections held without proper reforms would lack credibility and deny people their right to vote freely. Faizul Karim reiterated that Islami Andolon Bangladesh is even willing to make strategic compromises for the sake of an Islamic agenda in the elections. He advocated for proportional representation as the only viable path to forming a national government and stated that even a party with 1% of the vote should have representation in parliament. He also praised the role of Islamic scholars in the mass uprising, acknowledging the participation of people from all religious backgrounds. With over 1,500 lives lost, he described the revolution as legendary.

Mominul Islam Raju, a candidate for the general secretary position of the banned organization Chhatra League’s Savar Upazila unit, has been arrested in connection with a murder case filed by a martyr’s family. The case relates to the deadly crackdown on a mass student protest in Savar. Raju is reportedly accused in two rape cases and multiple murder cases. He was known to be a cadre of fugitive Awami League MP Muhammad Saiful Islam from Dhaka-19. In an attempt to gain favor from the party’s high command, Raju allegedly opened fire on protesting students in broad daylight. Officer-in-Charge Ashiq Iqbal confirmed that Mominul Islam Raju has been arrested in connection with the July Uprising murder case. Authorities have sought a 7-day remand for further investigation.

In the past 24 hours, law enforcement authorities have arrested 16 individuals associated with the Awami League and the banned organization Chhatra League from various police station areas in the city. According to the CMP Public Relations Department, the arrests were made during a special operation conducted since Thursday afternoon. CMP Deputy Commissioner Mahmudah Begum stated that the individuals were apprehended under the Special Powers Act and the Anti-Terrorism Act for their involvement in attacks on student protests against discrimination. They have been sent to court for legal proceedings. The arrested individuals are: 1. Akhtar Hossain alias (48) 2. Bijoy De (25) 3. Md. Siddiq Munshi (41) 4. Javed Uddin Chowdhury alias Saju (39) 5. Sheikh Russell (40) 6. Ratan Ghosh (48) 7. Dr. Kathak Das (40) 8. Md. Nazmul Hasan (19) 9. Sushanto Das Debu (25) 10. Sourav Kumar De alias Basu (45) 11. Md. Hiron Mia (68) 12. Md. Parvez Khan Prince (34) 13. Md. Safi Alam Soudagar (40) 14. Sheikh Abdul Shukkur (58) 15. Riazul Islam (21) 16. Golam Nabi alias Imon (36).

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal has announced that multiple investigation reports on the mass killings and crimes against humanity committed in July and August to suppress the anti-discrimination student movement will be completed within this month. He expressed hope that trials would proceed swiftly once the reports are ready, ensuring justice and deterring future atrocities. He stated that the accused are attempting to discredit the judicial process using financial influence, but the trials will adhere to international standards and be conducted expeditiously. So far, over 300 complaints have been filed, 110 arrest warrants issued, and 35 suspects are currently in custody.

After extensive interrogation, Bangladeshi actress and singer Meher Afroz Shawon and actress Sohana Saba have been released from DB custody. The matter was confirmed by Deputy Police Commissioner Mohammad Talebur Rahman of DMP’s Media & Public Relations Division on Friday afternoon. DB officials stated that they were questioned regarding allegations of an anti-state conspiracy. Shawon and Saba’s names emerged as attendees—both physically and virtually—at a controversial meeting held at Hotel Park in Kolkata on January 15. Following this revelation, they were taken into custody for interrogation.