JSD President ASM Abdur Rob urged the government to announce a comprehensive roadmap addressing fundamental political reforms and the national election. Stressing the need for a National Charter based on broad constitutional consensus, he warned that delays or half-hearted measures could deepen political divisions and instability.

BNP leader Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu alleged that the highest number of land grabs targeting Hindu communities occurred during the Awami League’s tenure.
He claimed that Hindus were safest during BNP rule from 1991–1996 and 2001–2006, but have suffered since 2008.
Dulu emphasized BNP’s commitment to communal harmony and recalled personally protecting Hindu neighborhoods in Natore during recent unrest following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

During an all-party meeting on Thursday, the BJP-led Indian government admitted to security lapses that led to the deadly Pehelgam attack.
Opposition leaders questioned the absence of central security forces and the delayed response time.
The government explained that local authorities had reopened the tourist zone of Baisaran without informing national security agencies.
While infrastructure challenges were cited as reasons for delayed deployment, opposition parties voiced support for further scrutiny of security protocols.

BNP Standing Committee Member Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku declared that compromising with the Awami League is impossible, even if compromise with the devil were considered.
He accused the Awami League of plundering the country over the last 16 years under Sheikh Hasina’s rule.
Tuku warned that Awami League loyalists in government jobs should not be given further opportunities and called for resistance against them.

Jamaat leader Nurul Islam Bulbul said that without justice and reforms, upcoming elections will be nothing more than a change in leadership.
He urged that local government elections be held before the national polls, in line with the Chief Adviser’s commitments.
Bulbul emphasized Jamaat’s vision for a welfare state with no discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, or social class.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman called on the Election Commission to conduct local elections before the national parliamentary polls to prove its credibility.
He warned that if the same corrupt practices from past elections persist, the bloodshed will have been in vain.
Dr. Rahman also reiterated Jamaat’s commitment to building a just, corruption-free nation, based on equal rights for all citizens, regardless of religion or political affiliation, grounded in the principles of the Qur’an.

The National Revolutionary Council organized a protest after Friday prayers at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram Mosque, condemning ongoing Hindutva violence against Muslims across India.
Mohammad Shamsuddin, addressing the crowd, criticized India for aligning with Israel in the genocide of Palestinian Muslims while simultaneously stripping Indian Muslims of religious properties through conspiracies like the Waqf Bill.
He accused the Modi government of failing to calm rising Muslim anger and blamed Muslims for the recent killing of 27 tourists in Kashmir—a tactic he said was used to deflect from state failures. Protesters called for the independence of Kashmir, Palestine, and Arakan as protection for oppressed Muslims.

Renowned activist and actor Ilias Kanchan has announced the formation of a new political party, ‘Janata Party Bangladesh,’ pledging to work for the country with honesty and dedication. As chairman, he stated, “Just as I have previously served the people of this country with sincerity, I will continue to do so through this party.”

Highlighting the lack of support from previous governments during the Safe Roads Movement, Kanchan emphasized the need for genuine political will and cooperation from the current administration.

Party Secretary General Shawkat Mahmud said the Janata Party aims to be a centrist force rooted in liberal democracy. He stressed that the party will take a firm stance against authoritarianism. Calling for a new national unity, he described the “July Revolution Charter” as essential for the future of the nation.

While the Awami League remains banned from public activities across Bangladesh, its programs continue openly in Barguna. There, the party organizes leaflet distributions and Eid gifts, even staging protests demanding the return of Sheikh Hasina from India. In Gopalganj, however, public rallies by the party have faced backlash.

Renowned actor Ilias Kanchan has launched a new political party named Janata Party Bangladesh, with the slogan “Building a Just Bangladesh.” Kanchan serves as chairman, with journalist Shawkat Mahmud as secretary general and former deputy minister Golam Sarwar Milon as vice chairman. Nearly two dozen new parties have emerged following the fall of the Hasina government.

The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested 11 additional members of banned student and affiliate wings of the Awami League for participating in sudden flash protests across the capital. Authorities allege the suspects conspired to create public unrest and destabilize the nation through coordinated demonstrations.

BNP leader Naharul Islam Master has been accused of threatening to abduct and kill Ekramul Haque Pipul, President of the Darshana Press Club in Chuadanga, over a news report. Naharul, a member of the Darshana Municipality BNP Coordination Committee, allegedly issued the threats after a dispute over a land issue was caught on video. Pipul was reportedly threatened over the phone while returning from the scene.

Islamic leader Maulana Mamunul Haque declared that the spirit of the July-August movement must be honored in shaping the nation’s politics. He demanded justice for the Shapla Chattar crackdown, the BDR mutiny, and the killings during the 2024 uprising. “There can be no acceptance of any political attempt to rehabilitate Sheikh Hasina,” he said. Mamunul further urged that the Awami League be officially declared a terrorist organization and warned that any anti-Islamic stance will be met with strong resistance.

Supporters of Islami Andolan Bangladesh leader Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim staged a protest at the Barisal court premises, demanding that he be officially declared mayor of Barisal City Corporation. The Election Tribunal has rescheduled the case hearing for May 5. Protesters attempted to enter the court premises but were stopped by police. The protest ended after hearing the new court date. The legal petition to declare Karim the elected mayor was filed on April 17.

Islami Chhatra Shibir President Zahidul Islam has warned that any attempt to reintroduce fascism in Bangladesh will be rejected by the new generation. “They can rise again at any moment, in any context,” he said. He accused the ruling party of using the narrative of patriotism and the spirit of 1971 to justify a reign of terror over the past 15 years. “Anyone who dared to speak against the regime faced persecution through the legal system,” he claimed. Highlighting rampant corruption, he stated that the amount of money laundered abroad could fund four national budgets. Criticizing those who support the ruling party, he called them “fools” manipulated by a leader who, according to him, fled to save herself. “Don’t risk your lives for someone who abandoned the country,” he added.