On Monday night, activists of the Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal detained and handed over a banned Chhatra League member named Aritra to Rajshahi's Motihar police station. He was apprehended near the university’s main gate. Aritra is a second-year student of the Botany Department and a known associate of Asadullah Hil Galib, the General Secretary of Chhatra League’s RU unit. He had reportedly gone into hiding and stopped attending classes following the recent mass uprising.

In a statement, the Dhaka University unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir claimed that the recent attempt to frame the national anthem incident as a conflict between ‘Islamists’ and ‘Pro-Bangladesh forces’ is actually a tactic to revive ultra-Bengali nationalism. The group condemned the baseless accusations against Shibir, asserting that the protest was organized under the banner of 'general students' but primarily attended by members of Chhatra Dal, Chhatra Union, and the Democratic Students’ Council. Shibir argued that video analysis clearly reveals the political affiliations of those involved and labeled the propaganda as a reflection of political bankruptcy and the rise of neo-fascist politics.

Jahirul Islam, a dealer for the government’s Open Market Sale (OMS) program in Titas, Cumilla, was caught red-handed attempting to embezzle 35 sacks of government rice using a pickup van on Monday night. Local residents intercepted the vehicle and handed him over to police and administration officials. Jahirul, a leader of the Swechchhasebak Dal, confessed to the embezzlement. A mobile court sentenced him to three months of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Tk 50,000. Jahirul currently serves as Joint Convener of the Cumilla North District unit of the Swechchhasebak Dal.

Former State Minister Zakir Hossain allegedly manipulated the planning of a new Primary Teachers’ Training Institute (PTI) in his constituency to sell his own land to the government at a price above market value. Once this plot was uncovered, the project was abruptly halted. However, as is often the case, officials involved in the scheme remain untouched. The Planning Commission stated that the government has tightened scrutiny in project approval and fund allocation, under which this project—“Establishment of PTI in Roumari, Kurigram”—was flagged. The project had an estimated cost of Tk 43.9 crore.

Sheikh Shaira Sharmin, the wife of BJP Chairman Andalib Rahman Partha, was prevented from boarding a flight to Thailand on Tuesday afternoon by immigration officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Shaira is the daughter of Sheikh Helal Uddin, a cousin of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the sister of former MP Sheikh Tanmoy.

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, has appealed her three-year sentence in a corruption case. The High Court has condoned a 587-day delay in filing the appeal. In August 2023, both Tarique and Dr. Zubaida were convicted for acquiring unexplained wealth, with the former receiving a nine-year sentence and the latter three years.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has flown to Bangkok for urgent eye surgery. According to BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan, Fakhrul was rushed to United Hospital in Gulshan on Monday after sudden eye complications. Doctors advised immediate retinal surgery. His wife, Rahat Ara Begum, is accompanying him. Fakhrul expressed gratitude to the people of Bangladesh and prayed for a swift recovery, seeking Allah's mercy.

BNP leader Abdus Salam said the fall of the Awami League occurred because Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina never truly believed in democracy. He claimed the BNP has gained public trust through years of protest and political struggle. Salam also accused the government of attempting to assassinate Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman. “Even after the fall of Sheikh Hasina on August 5, BNP has shown patience because it believes in democracy,” he added. He alleged that BNP leaders and activists were subjected to severe repression under the AL regime.

BNP leader Aminul Haque claimed that the party has been fighting for public rights for the past 17 years, emphasizing that citizens have been denied voting rights for 15 years. “The people of Bangladesh now want to vote,” he said. Haque demanded elections and urged the government to stop politicizing state institutions. He also alleged that during the current regime, job applicants—both public and private—faced discrimination based on their political affiliations, with families being subject to unofficial "DNA tests" to check for BNP ties.

The United States and China have reached an agreement to significantly reduce mutual tariffs by 115% for a 90-day period, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced. The deal follows high-level bilateral talks in Switzerland, marking the first major breakthrough since President Donald Trump imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese imports in January. As part of the new arrangement, the US will lower its tariffs on Chinese goods to 30%, while China will reduce its tariffs on American goods to 10%, with both reductions taking effect for 90 days.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader and retired Colonel Dr. Zehad Khan has strongly denied allegations that he lobbied for former President Abdul Hamid to leave the country. “Although Hamid is a family relative, most of my relatives support Jamaat,” he clarified. He dismissed Facebook-based claims, particularly by a user named Nazmus Sakib, as baseless, politically motivated propaganda. “I have never met Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and I have no connection with DIG Moazzem Hossain,” he added, rejecting the rumors as entirely fabricated.

Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed of the Election Commission announced that the Awami League’s party registration has been suspended. The decision was made during a meeting at the Chief Election Commissioner’s office in Agargaon, chaired by CEC A M M Nasir Uddin and attended by other top EC officials. When asked about a potential ban on the party, the CEC replied cryptically, “When the sun rises in the sky, things will become clear. Please wait.”

Adviser Rizwana Hasan announced that the Bangladesh Army will carry out the re-excavation of the Shubhadhya Canal in Keraniganj under a project worth approximately Tk 317 crore. The project includes canal excavation, embankment construction, development of walkways, and waste management. “The government is investing heavily in this initiative, and we must ensure the canal is not re-filled with waste. Local monitoring committees will be formed for this purpose,” she added. She also mentioned that drainage system upgrades have already begun in various cities to address urban flooding ahead of the upcoming monsoon.

In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Gano Adhikar Parishad demanded the cancellation of registration for the Awami League, Jatiya Party, and other members of the 14-party alliance. The party alleged that over the past 16 years, the AL has established a one-party rule, with its allies facilitating this regime. The letter accuses them of human rights violations, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, corruption, and compromising state sovereignty. “They have repeatedly snatched away the people’s voting rights through three consecutive one-sided elections,” the letter stated.

Jamaat-e-Islami leader and retired Colonel Dr. Zehad Khan has strongly denied allegations that he lobbied for former President Abdul Hamid to leave the country. “Although Hamid is a family relative, most of my relatives support Jamaat,” he clarified. He dismissed Facebook-based claims, particularly by a user named Nazmus Sakib, as baseless, politically motivated propaganda. “I have never met Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and I have no connection with DIG Moazzem Hossain,” he added, rejecting the rumors as entirely fabricated.