BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has warned that while fascism has been removed, communal violence is rising due to mob incidents across the country. He emphasized that unless democracy guides governance, communalism could surpass fascism in destructiveness.
Roy affirmed BNP’s belief in religious values, stating: “What religion condemns as sin, the modern state defines as crime. Religion does not conflict with the state system, but misinterpretations have distorted it.” He accused the interim government of sliding into superstition under the guise of reforms.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader accused the interim government of reflecting authoritarian traits, claiming it is unfairly jailing people, dismissing journalists, and distorting the Liberation War’s legacy.
He demanded an investigation into whether students were killed to fuel the July Movement and called for transparency regarding who directs the interim government and whether student groups are also under external control.

Renowned Bangladeshi folk singer Farida Parveen has passed away. She breathed her last at 10:15 pm on Saturday at the age of 73.

The news of her death was confirmed by Ashish Kumar Chakraborty, Managing Director of Universal Medical College Hospital. Parveen leaves behind her husband and four children.

Widely celebrated as the “Queen of Lalon Songs,” her passing marks the end of an era in Bangladeshi music. (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un).

The National Congress Party (NCP) has clarified its stance following media reports linking it to an eight-party joint program. Senior Joint Convener Ariful Islam Adib said the reports were “misleading,” noting that NCP has not decided on joining any alliance or joint movement.
While informal discussions took place with other parties regarding the July Charter and constitutional reforms, Adib stated that NCP supports proportional representation only in the upper house, not full PR-based national elections. However, the party supports suspending the organizational activities of the Jatiya Party, citing its role in aiding fascism.

BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged that if BNP returns to power, it will amend laws to enhance the protection of animals and birds. Speaking at an animal exhibition, he stressed that biodiversity conservation requires more than legislation—it demands nationwide awareness.
He added, “Humanity must reject cruelty. If human rights are safeguarded, the rights of animals will naturally be protected too.”

Mazharul Islam, newly elected GS of JUCSU, hailed his alliance’s sweeping win as a victory for all Jahangirnagar University students. Supported by Islami Chhatra Shibir, the alliance won 20 seats with thousands of votes.
“This mandate is not for personal gain but a trust placed by students to safeguard their rights,” Mazharul said, pledging inclusive leadership that respects the campus’ cultural diversity and individual freedoms. He also called for unity, inviting defeated candidates to work together, and announced a thanksgiving prayer at the central mosque.

NCP convener Nahid Islam alleged there have been attempts to attack and discredit Mahfuz Alam — a central figure in the mass-movement leadership and an adviser — including prior incidents in the United States and a foiled attempt in London. Nahid accused “Awami fascists” of repeatedly targeting Mahfuz and warned that others could become targets next.

He also criticized the interim government for failing to take decisive action after attacks on Mahfuz and said neither advisers nor the press secretary have commented. “A tacit consensus within the government and advisory council has been created to sideline and even endanger Mahfuz Alam,” Nahid wrote, asserting that such arbitrary use of Mahfuz by state actors is pushing him toward death. He vowed that these actions would be answered politically.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh has announced a joint movement to ensure the legal foundation of the “July Charter” and to introduce proportional representation (PR) in the electoral system.
Party leader Muhammad Rezaul Karim stated that the sacrifices of students and citizens during the July uprising aimed at permanently uprooting dictatorship. While Sheikh Hasina’s fall was part of that demand, Karim warned that the government is preparing for elections without constitutional and political reforms, which could push the nation back into old cycles of turmoil.
He demanded:

Full implementation and legal recognition of the July Charter.

Swift trials of fascism and prevention of its allies’ return to politics.

Holding national elections under the PR system.

Ataur Rahman, first joint convener of the NCP district committee in Sunamganj, rejected allegations that he illegally occupied shop land and a ferry-ghat in the Chawk Bazar area, calling the accusations false and politically driven. He said the land in question was purchased by him and that he allowed two people to stay there for humanitarian reasons; those individuals later joined Awami League politics.

Ataur said a dispute arose when he asked them to vacate to build a permanent house. One party left, but the other refused, and, he alleges, Farid Ahmed — a local Awami League organizer — conspired with relatives to stage a false human-chain protest against him. Ataur claimed the organizer had earlier sought administrative help to lease the boat landing, which Ataur opposed; he says the organizer retaliated with the campaign. Local traders held a protest against Ataur on Tuesday afternoon.

At a teachers’ roundtable, former MP Habibul Islam Habib accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government of having destroyed both the electoral process and the education system. He asserted that in the February election, “people will vote for whom they choose; there will be no more night-time voting.”

Addressing teachers’ responsibilities, Habib recalled campaigning under the ruling party’s emblem during his tenure as MP and described alleged mistreatment he suffered in detention. He also pledged that, if re-elected, he would upgrade Patkelghata police station to an upazila.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized that, despite tactical political differences, a national unity against fascism is essential to defend the country’s independence and sovereignty. He called for a cultural shift in democratic politics aligned with the public’s expectations for mass awakening, aiming to eradicate authoritarian political subcultures.

Salahuddin warned that those demanding immediate, wholesale reforms may have ulterior motives. He urged elected government, a functioning parliament, and changes in political culture to achieve genuine democratization. Professor Ali Riaz noted that the Consensus Commission prepared its reform blueprint based on civil-society input, though it has been presented differently by some quarters.

Despite allegations of widespread irregularities in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) elections, JCD-backed female AGS candidate Anjuman Iqra has called on students to accept the results in the greater interest of the student body.

In a statement, she wrote, “Beyond winning or losing, our duty was to ensure a fair vote for the students. But despite visible irregularities, we must accept the outcome for the sake of student interests.” She expressed gratitude to JCD for nominating her and urged party leaders to reflect on mistakes while pledging to work toward building a better campus environment.

A torchlight procession was held in Brahmanbaria’s Budhanti Union, protesting against BNP leader Rumin Farhana. Local BNP activists and residents alleged that Rumin misled the Election Commission during a constituency hearing by presenting “false information” in favor of excluding Budhanti and Chandura unions from the Brahmanbaria-3 seat.

Hundreds joined the protest, organized under the supervision of former Jubo Dal leader Md. Mizanur Rahman. Demonstrators accused Rumin of acting against the people’s interest and urged authorities to restore Budhanti and Chandura unions under the Brahmanbaria-3 constituency.

GOP leader Rashed Khan strongly condemned the egging and attempted public humiliation of adviser Mahfuz Alam in London, calling the incident an act of political intimidation. “They disgraced Mahfuz Alam’s vehicle in London by hurling eggs. Soon people will understand how dangerous these forces and their henchmen are,” Rashed wrote.

He warned that today it may be Mahfuz Alam, but tomorrow it could be any one of us. Rashed denounced the attack as an act of political terrorism by Awami League militants and their associates and urged resistance to the growing culture of intimidation, cautioning that the country will pay a heavy price if such tactics continue.

BNP leader Abdul Kadir Bhuiyan Jewel pledged that, if his party wins power, primary healthcare will be extended to the union (local) level. Addressing the opening of a free medical camp at Chula Model High School ground in Gotashia Union, Monohardi, Narsingdi, Jewel said BNP would deploy MBBS doctors at union clinics, increase bed capacity at upazila health complexes, and implement a health card for every citizen.

The free camp provided medical consultations and medicines to about 1,500 people, with services delivered by some 40 specialist physicians.