Tasnim Zara, leader of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), called for legal action not only against extortionists and corrupt individuals but also against those who protect them. “In Rajbari, Khulna, Panchagarh, Bhola—everywhere people ask: when will this corruption end?” she said. Zara emphasized that no one should be above the law, regardless of status or background. “This is a fight for political reform,” she added, criticizing the government and law enforcement for failing to take firm action against entrenched corruption.

BNP has submitted an urgent letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeking assistance in facilitating party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s travel to the UK for advanced medical treatment. The request includes the issuance of Note Verbale for Khaleda and four accompanying individuals. BNP official ABM Abdus Sattar confirmed that her previous UK visa had expired, and a new 10-year multiple-entry visa has been requested. However, her travel date has yet to be finalized.

BNP leader Abdus Salam has criticized the government for failing to maintain stability, stating that even after a year, no election date has been announced. He claimed internal dysfunctions are hampering governance. Salam also addressed criticism that a BNP victory would lead to authoritarianism, stating, “BNP was born to fight corruption, protect democracy, and oppose autocratic regimes.” He pointed to unresolved border issues and economic instability as further proof of the current government's failure.

The General Economics Division’s July 2025 report highlights positive economic recovery signals in Bangladesh’s first fiscal month of 2025-26. Despite progress in economic activities, challenges like political uncertainty, sluggish private investment, industrial slowdown, and global economic pressures persist. Inflation has eased somewhat, but rice prices rise due to costs and artificial shortages. Export sectors and remittances show improvement, supporting external balance. However, revenue collection faces disruptions from tax reforms, and banking sector credit remains low. Bold structural reforms and political stability are vital for sustained growth.

India’s exports to Bangladesh fell by 6.19% between April and June 2025, driven by rising political tensions and reciprocal trade restrictions. The sudden halt of transshipment facilities by India and Bangladesh’s ban on yarn and other goods via land ports triggered the decline. June alone saw an 11.06% drop in exports. Key sectors like garments and textiles were hit hardest. Experts warn that prolonged political friction may further strain bilateral trade, affecting both economies, especially Bangladesh due to its higher dependency on Indian imports.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju has cautiously welcomed the decision to establish a United Nations Human Rights Commission office in Dhaka. However, he criticized the interim government for signing the agreement without consulting relevant stakeholders.

Manju said, “We welcome the establishment of the UN Human Rights Commission office in Dhaka with vigilance. Unfortunately, the interim government has already made a major mistake by entering into the agreement without dialogue with those affected. As a result, many stakeholders who have concerns and anxieties about this issue are justifiably upset.”

He emphasized the need for the UN mission in Dhaka to focus on critical human rights violations such as enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and unlawful torture. Additionally, the mission should remain alert and responsive to other sensitive issues raised by stakeholders.

Addressing incidents of Indian aggression and media misinformation, Manju expressed dissatisfaction with the UN’s global role in addressing human rights violations, saying, “We are not satisfied with the United Nations’ role worldwide in protecting human rights.”

NCP leader Nasiruddin Patwari criticized Mymensingh’s local administration for neglecting the families of those killed or injured during the July movement.

“If any martyr’s family member is ever made to stand in front of your chairs again, the students and the people will bring them chairs,” he warned.

Patwari added, “We are standing on the blood of July’s martyrs, launching the journey of a new Bangladesh. Their dreams—both the wounded and the fallen—are our foundation. Yet, we see some trying to walk out on this cause. You cannot walk away from the blood of the martyrs.”

He concluded by underscoring the NCP’s core mission: “There is only one goal before us—reform. What Bangladesh needs now is justice and structural change.”

BNP leader Hummam Qader Chowdhury has stated that if there is any attempt to hold elections after February or postpone them, there will be no alternative but to launch a movement. He emphasized that the weaknesses of the interim government can only be addressed through elections. "Our country does not have the current government's mandate to negotiate with foreign states," he said. He added that even the law enforcement agencies are conflicted over the decisions made by the current administration, as it lacks a proper mandate. According to him, the police should replace the army in maintaining law and order.

Hummam Qader further explained that in the last two illegitimate national elections, BNP had a strategic plan. They anticipated that the Awami League would try to disqualify their candidates, so they prepared three candidates per constituency. This approach has created some grouping within the party, which he believes will be resolved through the election process.

Speaking at a street rally in Jamalpur on Monday, Dr. Tasnim Zara, a key leader of the National Citizens' Platform (NCP), declared that Bangladesh must decisively move away from the authoritarian state structure that allowed enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings by security forces in recent years.

"We refuse to return to a system where absolute power is concentrated in the hands of one Prime Minister," said Dr. Zara. "The system that permitted citizens to be abducted and killed by state forces must be dismantled. We will not go back to that dark past."

Earlier in the day, fellow NCP leader Nahid Islam visited families of local martyrs, toured the Harijan community, and engaged in discussions with students at a madrasa.

Senior Joint Convener of the NCP, Samantha Sharmin, emphasized that the July Declaration and Charter must be given legal recognition without delay.

Speaking at a rally in Mymensingh’s Town Hall Square, as part of the ongoing July March, Sharmin said, "We envisioned a renewed Bangladesh. The first 15 days of our march went smoothly. Now, however, the NCP is facing disruptions. This is unacceptable."

She reiterated the party’s firm stance that the promises of reform made in July must be upheld legally and without compromise.

Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Organizer of the National Citizens’ Platform (NCP) for the southern region, made a strong statement against extortion practices within politics during a public rally in Mymensingh.

Speaking at the Town Hall Square on Monday afternoon as part of the ongoing "July March to Rebuild the Nation," Hasnat said, “We openly speak out against extortion. We want a new political framework, but some of you still want to protect extortionists. We will not tolerate this.”

He further emphasized, “We don’t need millions of committees or an endless number of leaders and activists. The NCP will not become a refuge for extortion. That is not the kind of politics we believe in.”

The rally was part of a broader nationwide campaign aimed at calling for political reform and institutional accountability.

Following the tragic plane crash that killed Lamia Akter Sonia, BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury visited her family in Diabari. Lamia died after being severely burned while picking up her daughter from school. She was later identified via DNA testing.

Speaking to her husband and daughter, Khasru said, “This tragedy must serve as a lesson. The incident has exposed critical weaknesses in our healthcare system. We still lack the infrastructure needed to properly treat the injured in such emergencies.”

Engineering college students demanding the end of Dhaka University affiliation and the formation of a separate BIT board were stopped by police while marching toward the Education Ministry in Dhaka. Police attempted to redirect them to a peaceful protest site, but when students continued, officers used mild baton charges and chased them away. The clash occurred near the National Press Club, leaving around 20–25 students injured. Students had planned to begin a hunger strike in front of the ministry before the confrontation.

The Ministry of Public Administration has directed all government departments to include passport numbers in official travel orders (GOs) for employees traveling abroad. This new rule aims to improve transparency and verification of foreign trips by ensuring it is clear which passport is used. The directive, issued on July 27, addresses previous difficulties in confirming travel documents and expects to streamline the process of monitoring and managing government officials’ overseas travel.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to take until late 2027 to deliver a final verdict on genocide allegations against Israel in Gaza. Despite credible evidence and urgent humanitarian needs, political pressures and procedural complexities have prolonged the process. Israel was supposed to respond on Monday to the genocide allegations made by South Africa. However, the court has extended the deadline by six months. The ICJ previously issued emergency orders which Israel largely ignored. Legal experts warn that although the ruling is delayed, Israel’s actions already meet the genocide criteria, urging the global community to act without waiting.