The women’s wing of Jamaat-e-Islami staged a human chain protest against rape, demanding capital punishment for perpetrators. They held the ruling Awami League responsible for the rise in sexual violence. Speakers alleged that a Chhatra League leader had celebrated after committing 100 rapes, yet the government failed to prosecute him. They blamed moral decay and the lack of Islamic education for the crisis, urging stricter legal enforcement and an end to the culture of impunity.

A significant police presence has been observed outside the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) headquarters, ‘Mukti Bhaban.’ Army personnel were also spotted in the area. Earlier, eight organizations had called for a protest march demanding justice for murder, rape, and oppression, as well as the removal of the Home Affairs Adviser. In response, Pinaki Bhattacharya called for the CPB office to be turned into a ‘students and people's headquarters.’ However, CPB leaders had already completed their planned programs.

Following his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that he discussed the need for reforms. He reiterated that BNP had always advocated for electoral reforms and emphasized the urgency of implementing them. When asked if Guterres commented on the issue, Fakhrul said the Secretary-General did not provide any remarks.

Leftist groups demanding the removal of the Home Affairs Adviser have called off their planned protest march and instead held a rally at Shaheed Minar. Speakers expressed disappointment that the expected restoration of peace and order following Sheikh Hasina’s fall had not materialized. They blamed the government’s failure and a history of impunity for encouraging continued criminal activities. After concluding their speeches, the leftist groups ended their program at Shaheed Minar.

A dispute over Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh led to a shooting incident at a tea stall on Friday night. Awami League activist Imran allegedly shot BNP worker Azgar Hossain (25), injuring him in the leg. Police recovered a pistol, two live bullets, and a spent shell from the scene. According to Azgar’s cousin, Bipul Hossain, the dispute started between Awami League leader Altaf Hossain and BNP activists Oliar Rahman and Abbas Ali. In response, Altaf’s nephew Imran fired a shot, which hit Azgar after narrowly missing Bipul.

A violent attack in Eidgaon, Cox’s Bazar, has resulted in the death of 55-year-old Habibul Huda, the father of coordinator Saidul Huda. Three other family members sustained injuries during the assault.

According to reports, the attack was orchestrated by former chairman of Islamabad Union and Upazila Awami League leader Abdur Razzak. The incident allegedly stemmed from suspicions that Saidul Huda had tipped off the police about Razzak, leading to his arrest.

However, law enforcement officials have suggested a different motive, claiming that the murder was linked to a long-standing land dispute. Investigations are ongoing to determine the actual cause of the attack.

The Kushiyara and Shakha Barak rivers in Nabiganj are facing an existential crisis due to illegal sand extraction, encroachment, and pollution. A syndicate led by Awami League leaders Abdul Matin Achab, Roni, and Dulal has been actively involved in unauthorized sand mining.

Following a public uprising, several former BNP representatives and Jubo Dal leaders allegedly provided shelter to these ruling party leaders, allowing them to continue their illegal activities under a new guise. Despite continuous protests against the unlawful extraction of sand from the Kushiyara River, the authorities have remained largely inactive, raising concerns about administrative negligence.

Mahmudur Rahman Manna has emphasized that to unite the nation, national elections must be held first, based on the majority’s will. “If we want to prevent dictatorship, political reforms are necessary. Local elections should not take precedence,” he stated. Manna warned that conducting local government elections first would take at least two years, potentially causing unrest. Expressing deep sorrow over the death of a child in Magura, he condemned the perpetrators and stressed that ensuring safety was the goal of a new Bangladesh.

BNP leader Fakhrul Islam has accused ruling party leader Obaidul Quader of preventing the BNP from organizing Iftar gatherings in Noakhali’s Companyganj for 17 years. He alleged that Quader’s brother, Kader Mirza, used armed forces to enforce this restriction. “Even to hold Islamic sermons, one had to bribe Awami League leaders and the police,” he claimed. Fakhrul further asserted that a new Bangladesh must be free from extortionists, land grabbers, sand thieves, and criminals.

Following the fall of the fascist regime, anti-state conspiracies have been ongoing, allegedly orchestrated by fugitive former Gazipur mayor Jahangir Alam. In an 11-minute and 9-second audio recording, Jahangir is reportedly heard saying, “No external force will organize things for us at home. Our leader is doing his part. You will be informed 24 hours in advance about what needs to be done.” Student leaders leading the resistance claim that the ruling party is a terrorist political group conspiring from abroad to destabilize the country. They urge immediate action to counter these efforts.

Maulana ABM Musharraf Hossain, who was forced to leave his position as the Imam of Barishal Collectorate Mosque for praying for Delawar Hossain Sayeedi, has returned after 14 years. On Friday, he led Jumu’ah prayers at the mosque. Musharraf had allegedly been forced to resign by the then-administration on March 14, 2010. Since then, the Imam’s position has remained vacant. As it is not a government position, no legal complications exist. Locals are demanding his full reinstatement. The mosque’s Khatib, Sani Imam Hafiz Abdullah Al Mamun, stated that the divisional commissioner has permitted Maulana Musharraf to continue leading prayers after Ramadan.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary Mia Golam Parwar has declared that there will be no room for the rehabilitation of fascists in the country. Speaking at an event, he said, “Ramadan is the month of Badr and Qadr. We must pledge to build a just society. We must collectively move forward in the post-August 5 era to establish a new Bangladesh. The patriotic people must unite like steel to resist all conspiracies against the nation. Ultimately, the only path to true liberation is through a Quranic society.”

Sultana Akter, the mother of missing student activist Yasin, has made a heartfelt plea for her son’s return. “It has been seven days since my son went missing. The police and administration are not helping to find him. My son is also a citizen of this country, so why is no one assisting in locating him? Please, bring my son back, alive or dead,” she said. Yasin, a member of the student wing of the opposition, went missing after a clash between locals and fishermen at Rasulpur Ghat in Khaliajuri, Netrokona. Three other missing individuals have since been found dead.

A Deputy Police Commissioner in Rangpur Metropolitan Police has been accused of assaulting a complainant and attempting to open fire when the victim tried to file an extortion case against him at Kotwali Police Station.

The accused officer has since been transferred. Meanwhile, police have arrested businessman leader Amit Banik and sent him to jail. Kotwali police have filed a general diary (GD) against the officer. Reports suggest that the accused officer was involved in demanding bribes to withdraw murder charges against Lipi Khan, a local leader close to the ruling Awami League. When Banik sought legal action against the officer, he was drawn into a conflict that led to his arrest.

Police have arrested Sikdar Riyad Hossain Apu, the president of the banned Dashmina Upazila Chhatra League, on Thursday.

In March 2022, a BNP Union Council event in Sankipur village was disrupted by Awami League activists. Following the incident, BNP recently filed a case, leading to Apu’s arrest. He has been sent to prison.