NC Party leader Abdul Hannan Masud has warned against excessive civility in political discourse. He criticized the media establishment allegedly created by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, urging opposition figures not to reinforce its foundations under the guise of politeness. In a social media post tagging Hasnat Abdullah, Masud wrote, “If you truly aim to rebuild this collapsing system for the next generation, then the current media establishment must be dismantled and reconstructed from scratch.”

Government-affiliated organizations, including the banned student wing and elements of the ruling party, are allegedly conspiring to destabilize the nation, now joined by activists from the Shahbagh Gonojagoron Mancha and some left-wing factions. Young protesters have vowed to prevent these groups from infiltrating demonstrations. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam stated that authorities are identifying those instigating attacks on law enforcement. A case has been filed against 12 individuals, and the investigation will determine the involvement of any Shahbagh affiliates or other groups.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has accused Tulip Siddiq of using fraudulent notarized documents to transfer government-owned land to her sister. The investigation, which focuses on illegal allotment of state property, revealed that Siddiq allegedly leveraged her political influence to secure plots in Dhaka’s Purbachal New Town Project for herself and her family. Previously, she resigned from her UK ministerial position amid an ongoing ethical misconduct inquiry.

Reports surfaced that a news anchor and two other employees were dismissed from a television channel after an on-air controversy involving NC Party’s chief organizers, Hasnat Abdullah (South) and Sarjis Alam (North). However, Hasnat Abdullah himself has now urged the reinstatement of the dismissed anchor. He stated, “We fought for the right to express differing opinions, not just for freedom of speech but also for the freedom to dissent.”

At Dhaka University (DU), student organization Islami Chhatra Shibir organized an Iftar event on Thursday, where students received food boxes along with a 500 BDT cash note. The event was reportedly funded by a Turkish organization, TIKA.

Approximately 1,500 students attended the gathering, which stood out for its scale and unique approach. A viral video showed students standing in line, collecting their Iftar packs and cash, with visible expressions of joy.

Tarique Rahman has strongly condemned the tragic death of eight-year-old Achiya in Magura, who was a victim of sexual assault. Expressing his grief and outrage, he stated, “Like the rest of the nation, I am deeply shaken by this inhumane act. Such brutality cannot be tolerated.” The horrific incident has sparked nationwide protests, from cities to rural areas.

Rahman also revealed that upon learning about the case, he pledged medical and legal assistance for the victim. He accused past authoritarian governments of failing to hold rapists accountable, thereby enabling the repetition of such crimes. He reiterated the need for justice and stronger protections for women and children.

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir has criticized a newly formed political party, accusing it of lacking originality and being intolerant of criticism.

Nasir argued that the party has merely adopted the same policies once introduced by BNP founder Ziaur Rahman. “Whenever they face criticism, they deflect by pointing out the flaws of older parties to justify their own mistakes,” he claimed.

He further questioned the party’s stance on foreign policy, arguing that they have yet to provide a clear direction on their governance strategy if elected. Nasir also expressed concerns about the sources of funding backing this new party.

BNP leader Abdul Moin Khan has declared that autocratic rule has no future in Bangladesh, crediting sustained movements and public resistance for forcing authoritarian regimes to flee.

Speaking at an event, Moin Khan recalled how unified pro-democracy forces, particularly students, played a pivotal role in the final push against dictatorship. He compared the recent protests to historic prison breaks, citing the storming of the Narsingdi Jail on July 19 as a turning point in the fight for democracy.

“There is no greater right than the right of the people,” he affirmed.

Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has proposed observing March 13 as ‘Asiya Day’ in memory of the young rape victim from Magura. The objective would be to raise awareness about child protection and build a society where every individual, regardless of gender, can live safely.

In a statement, Rahman lamented Asiya’s brutal ordeal, describing her as a tragic witness to history. “She left us in tears at 1 PM on Thursday, shaking the entire nation (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un). May Allah accept her among His most beloved,” he prayed.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Ghulam Parwar has strongly condemned the remarks of Advisor Mahfuz Alam, who stated that Jamaat had supported war crimes.

Parwar accused Alam of echoing the rhetoric of “foreign spies” like Shahriar Kabir. He reminded Alam that, as an advisor to a non-political interim government, he has no ethical or legal right to target any political party with baseless allegations.

Parwar further argued that no evidence linking Jamaat leaders to war crimes was found during Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s rule, adding that Mujib himself granted general amnesty to many detainees. He highlighted that former Jamaat leader Ghulam Azam was later exonerated by the Supreme Court and had his citizenship reinstated.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has condemned the ongoing incidents of rape and violence, linking them to what he describes as the immoral rule of the previous fascist government.

Recalling a 2018 incident in Subarnachar where BNP supporter Parul Begum was allegedly gang-raped in front of her children for voting against the ruling party, Fakhrul stated that the culture of impunity has allowed such crimes to persist. He expressed deep sorrow over the recent death of an 8-year-old rape victim, calling it a national tragedy.

Fakhrul urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure justice, establish a safe environment for children, and hold perpetrators accountable with exemplary punishment.

Shaon Kabi Riza (25), president of the Rupsha South Union unit of the BNP-affiliated student wing, has finally been granted bail following his altercation with police.

BNP and its affiliated organizations had been vocal on social media all day Wednesday, protesting Riza’s arrest, alleged torture, and the charges filed against him. As tensions escalated, BNP supporters announced a protest for Thursday afternoon, demanding his immediate release and condemning the police’s actions. However, following Riza’s bail in two cases and directives from district BNP leaders, the protest was subsequently called off.

Inqilab Manch held a protest at Shahbagh, demanding the immediate arrest of Laki Akhter and her associates, whom they labeled as traitors. During the demonstration, they announced plans to rename Shahbagh intersection as “Khaja Salimullah Square” and install four gates at the surrounding roads. These gates will be named after executed war criminals Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury, Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, Abdul Quader Molla, and Mir Quasem Ali.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has reiterated his party’s commitment to building a just and corruption-free Bangladesh based on Quranic principles. Expressing deep sorrow over Asiya Khatun’s tragic death, he prayed for her and called for exemplary punishment for the perpetrators. He attributed such crimes to the absence of Islamic governance and moral discipline in society.

BNP leader Barkatullah Bulu has called for exposing those financially supporting Sheikh Hasina. He claimed that massive funds were being used to safeguard her, with individuals allegedly donating millions, providing vehicles, helicopters, and other resources. Bulu urged journalists to uncover and report on the financial backing of the newly emerged political party and the expenditures aimed at countering BNP.