The BNP has suspended Sahab Uddin, President of the party’s Companiganj Upazila unit in Sylhet, over allegations of violating party discipline and engaging in unethical activities. Vice President Abdul Mannan has been appointed as acting president.
A statement signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the suspension was based on credible allegations of extortion, illegal occupation of land, and other activities contrary to the party’s principles. Party sources claimed Sahab Uddin had long faced accusations of land grabbing, illegal stone extraction, and creating political divisions.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has temporarily suspended its Chattogram Metropolitan Joint Coordinator, Nizam Uddin, on allegations of financial irregularities and serious breaches of party discipline.

According to an official statement, preliminary findings support the accusations, which have tarnished the party’s reputation. The suspension takes effect immediately. Nizam has been given 48 hours to explain in writing why he should not be permanently expelled, to be submitted to the party’s Central Disciplinary Committee head, Advocate Abdullah Al-Amin. The Chattogram unit had earlier issued him a show-cause notice.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqul Islam Masud has said the party has almost finalized its list of potential candidates for all 300 constituencies. “Why should we delay the elections?” he asked. “We have made it clear that without reforms, justice, and a level playing field, the elections will not be free and fair.”

Masud alleged that “pro-fascist” officials still hold positions across the administration and government offices. Praising journalists for their role in the anti-fascist movement, he stressed, “Just as journalists were commendable in the fight for a fascist-free Bangladesh, their contribution will be equally crucial in establishing a second, prosperous Bangladesh.” Jamaat has also condemned the recent killing of a journalist in Gazipur.

Chhatra Dal President Rakibul Islam Rakib has called for legislation to ban “secret politics” in all educational institutions, including Sylhet, and urged students to oppose those who support the anti-liberation politics of 1971.
Speaking at the Sylhet MC College Chhatra Dal conference, Rakib alleged that Chhatra League activists remain present in university dormitories despite being banned.
He pledged that Chhatra Dal will continue education-friendly politics, avoiding past mistakes that instilled fear among students. After 21 years, MC College Chhatra Dal is set to elect new leadership through direct voting.

BNP leader Barkat Ullah Bulu has accused Jamaat-e-Islami of prioritizing its own interests, recalling that in 1996 the party campaigned alongside the Awami League for a caretaker government and later formed a coalition with them.
Bulu noted that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia first introduced the caretaker government in Bangladesh, but Jamaat is now advocating for a “PR system” election unfamiliar to the public.
He credited the ousting of the “autocratic Hasina government” to the united movement of students, the BNP, other political parties, farmers, and workers, warning that without this, repression would have worsened. Bulu urged all parties to unite for a free and fair election.

BNP leader Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has claimed that Bangladeshis were deprived of their right to vote in the 2014, 2018, and 2024 elections. Speaking in Tangail, he said the public wants a stable Bangladesh through free and fair elections—not power for power’s sake.
Tuku alleged that those who conspired over elections have become disconnected from the people and urged unity to build a democratic Bangladesh. He also warned against fascist collaborators plotting to destabilize the country, stressing the need for a people-oriented government.

NCP leaders met with US Acting Ambassador Traci Ann Jacobson at her Gulshan-2 residence on Monday. The US Embassy’s Political Counsellor Eric Gillan also attended the meeting.
From the NCP side, Nahid Islam, Akhter Hossain, and Tasnim Jara were present. Discussions focused on Bangladesh’s current political situation, the upcoming national election, democratic processes, and international cooperation. NCP leaders emphasized the importance of political stability and inclusive elections.

NCP leader Sarjis Alam has alleged that Fazlur Rahman, once an Awami League supporter and self-proclaimed Mujibist, has now become a “narrator and orator for the BNP” while still echoing ruling party talking points.
In a recent event, Fazlu reportedly called NCP’s central leaders, including Nahid Islam, “illegitimate,” sparking outrage within the party. Sarjis accused him of representing the “killer League’s” narrative, claiming that pro-Awami League media outlets actively promote his speeches.
“We respect senior politicians, but those like Mr. Fazlu—who show no basic decency, act as fascist collaborators, and reject the people’s uprising—must bear responsibility for public anger,” Sarjis wrote. He warned that if no action is taken against such statements, the public may believe the BNP leadership itself endorses them.

Former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur has warned that without student union elections in universities this time, such polls might not occur again for three decades. Speaking at Rajshahi University, he called for ending hall-level politics while allowing healthy campus political activity through consensus among student groups.
Nur expressed doubt over the February national polls, citing deep divisions among political parties despite their claims of supporting the mass uprising. He also criticized aspects of the BNP’s PR approach, noting that while the proposal passed, dissent notes were recorded.

The government has expanded its Food-Friendly Program from 5 million to 5.5 million beneficiaries, extending its duration from five to six months. Starting August 17, each family will be able to purchase 30 kg of rice per month at Tk 15 per kg, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder announced.
He urged transparency and integrity in implementation, calling for a thorough verification of OMS dealers, proper beneficiary selection, updated distribution lists, and timely delivery. The adviser also stressed building emergency food reserves, ensuring fair prices for farmers, stabilizing market prices, and securing food warehouses.

Jamaat-e-Islami has called for a peaceful protest demanding legal recognition of the “July Declaration” and “July Charter” and holding the national elections under their framework.
The rally will be held Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Bijoynagar Panir Tank area, attended by senior Jamaat leaders, including Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Mohammad Taher and Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar.
The party urged Dhaka residents and supporters to participate peacefully, stressing the goal of ensuring free, fair, and credible elections.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has claimed that while the autocratic regime may have fled, it left behind devastation across all sectors of government. Speaking at Naogaon district BNP’s biennial conference, he said the BNP’s prior experience in governance positions it to steer the nation out of the crisis.
Rahman asserted that the people trust the BNP not to harm national interests, and party leaders must safeguard that trust. He acknowledged that should the BNP win the upcoming elections, the new government will face significant challenges. The conference generated visible excitement among grassroots party members after a 15-year hiatus.

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has issued a statement branding the Awami League as a fascist entity, accusing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of dismantling democracy by establishing BAKSAL, marking the start of fascism in Bangladesh.
The group alleges that for the past 15 years, the Awami League has entrenched a fascist regime through enforced disappearances, killings, torture, and suppression of dissent, most recently extending it through “mass killings” during the July uprising.
They warned that remnants of Mujibist politics remain embedded in administration, media, and cultural spheres, and vowed that if attempts are made to revive it, all anti-fascist forces will unite to resist. The organization called for decisive government action to uproot these elements.

Nizam Uddin, Deputy Coordinator of NCP’s Chattogram Metropolitan Branch, has been issued a show-cause notice amid allegations of collecting Tk 5 lakh extortion and pressuring for an additional Tk 5 lakh to halt port-centric protests. A video detailing the accusations went viral on Sunday evening.

The notice, signed by Arif Moinuddin, Deputy Coordinator (Office) of Chattogram Metropolitan NCP, cited violations of party discipline. Nizam Uddin has been asked to submit a written explanation within 24 hours to Chief Deputy Coordinator Mir Arshadul Haque.

One of the five Al Jazeera journalists killed in the Israeli attack on Gaza is Anas Al-Sharif. Before his death, he sent an emotional message urging the world to stand by Palestine and its innocent children and requested that people not remain silent. He wrote, “I hoped Allah would grant me a long life so that I could return with my family and loved ones to our occupied city of Ashkelon (Al-Majdal). But Allah’s will is final.” He prayed to Allah to accept him as a martyr and to forgive his sins. In his final line, he wrote, “Do not forget Gaza... and do not forget me in your sincere prayers.”