As part of its nationwide campaign demanding implementation of the ‘July Charter’, the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) will organize a march in Chattogram on Sunday, July 20. Party leaders including Convener Nahid Islam, Secretary Akhter Hossain, Chief Organizer Hasnat Abdullah, and Sarjis Alam will lead the event. Chattogram coordinator Zubairul Hasan Arif stated that the two-day program will cover Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, and Chattogram districts. The march will begin in Cox’s Bazar on July 19, pass through Bandarban and Rangamati, and conclude in central Chattogram on July 20. Preparations are reportedly complete.

Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), has vowed to continue the struggle against “Mujibism and fascism” until both are eradicated. Addressing a roadside rally in Munshiganj on Friday, he said, “NCP cannot be suppressed through attacks and lawsuits. Greater battles lie ahead.” He urged party members to stay prepared and vigilant. Referring to the recent attacks in Gopalganj, NCP leaders demanded justice and capital punishment for Sheikh Hasina. Northern region leader Sarjis Alam called for a united resistance against fascism, while southern organizer Hasnat Abdullah warned of both domestic and foreign conspiracies and announced a mass rally at the National Shaheed Minar on August 3.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), declared that their struggle will continue until “Mujibism” and fascism are eradicated. Speaking at a street rally in Munshiganj on Friday, he said legal action and intimidation cannot suppress the NCP and that larger movements are on the horizon. Referring to recent attacks in Gopalganj, party leaders demanded the trial and capital punishment of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Northern region leader Sarjis Alam emphasized the need for united resistance, while southern organizer Hasnat Abdullah called for vigilance against domestic and international conspiracies and announced a major protest at the National Martyrs’ Memorial on August 3.

The National Citizen Party’s (NCP) “March to Gopalganj” program on July 16 was violently disrupted, with reports alleging that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, speaking from India, instructed party affiliates via phone to prevent NCP leaders from leaving the city alive.

Student wing Chhatra League reportedly executed the attacks, with its president Saddam Hossain allegedly giving live instructions on Facebook. Police vehicles were set on fire, and gunfire and bomb attacks were reported. Allegations suggest coordination by senior party officials and family members of the Prime Minister.

BNP Joint Secretary General Syed Emran Saleh Prince criticized NCP leaders for their lack of political maturity, claiming this forced them to retreat in military vehicles and weakened the overall momentum of the protest movement.

Speaking at a party meeting in Dobaura, Mymensingh, Prince alleged a deliberate attempt is underway to incite conflict and disrupt the electoral process. He warned that any deviation from a neutral election could lead to national instability and added that an unelected interim government would be disastrous for the country.

Fact-checking organizations FactWatch and Bangla Fact have debunked rumors surrounding alleged military resignations following the recent Gopalganj clashes involving the NCP.

They found that viral videos claiming to show a military response were actually old footage from a February operation in Mohammadpur. Assertions that military personnel had resigned were also proven false. Investigators concluded that these rumors were spread intentionally to mislead and create confusion.

An auto-rickshaw driver, Ramzan Munshi (28), succumbed to gunshot wounds early Friday at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, bringing the death toll from the recent Gopalganj clashes to five.

Ramzan was shot while passing the court area during a protest march by the National Citizen Party (NCP). Earlier casualties include Dipto Saha, Ramzan Kazi, Sohel, and Imon Talukdar. Authorities have deployed military forces and partially lifted curfews, arresting 20 more individuals, raising the total arrests to 45.

To commemorate the historic July-August People's Uprising Day, the Ministry of Youth and Sports organized a symbolic marathon in Dhaka, starting from the old trade fair grounds in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

Advisor to the ministry, Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, participated in the event, which saw enthusiastic turnout across all age groups. The initiative aimed to educate the younger generation about the significance of the mass uprising through active engagement.

To mark July Uprising Day, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has declared July 18 as ‘Free Internet Day.’ All mobile users in Bangladesh will receive 1GB of free data, valid for 5 days.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed all operators to implement this. Users can claim their data by dialing:

Grameenphone: 1211807#

Robi: *41807#

Banglalink: 1211807#

Teletalk: 1111807#

At an event commemorating ‘Jatrabari Resistance Day,’ Industrial Affairs Advisor Adilur Rahman Khan said fascism, even when defeated, attempts to return—hence it must be actively resisted.

He praised the sacrifices of students and madrasa youth during past protests in Jatrabari, calling it a foundation of today’s resistance. He said the cries of martyr families will turn into prayers, and young people's courage will build a new Bangladesh. Nurul Haque Nur, president of Gono Adhikar Parishad, stressed the importance of political unity to prevent further incidents like Gopalganj.

In a protest rally on July 17, Jamaat-e-Islami leaders condemned the attack on an NCP rally in Gopalganj, calling it a sign of government weakness and the Home Advisor's failure.

Naib-e-Ameer Dr. Taher labeled the advisor as "Mr. Helpless" and demanded his removal. Party Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar said the attack aimed to sabotage the upcoming national rally on July 19. They warned that both assailants and complicit elements within the administration must face justice. Jamaat also hinted at a possible long march and urged public participation in the July 19 rally.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced a target to enroll 10 million new members across the country. Speaking at the launch of a membership drive in Savar on July 17, he instructed party activists to recruit 20,000–25,000 members per upazila.

He called for the inclusion of honest, law-abiding, and socially accepted individuals while warning against giving shelter to criminal elements. Rizvi also labeled the proportional representation (PR) electoral system as misleading and a barrier to grassroots leadership. He accused the ruling Awami League of denying voting rights and fostering insecurity among the population.

Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed warned that the absence of meaningful and sustainable judicial independence threatens the establishment of rule of law and democracy.

Speaking at a memorial for Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed on July 17, he reaffirmed the importance of the Masdar Hossain case, which advocated for judicial separation. He raised concerns about Articles 109, 116, and 116(a) of the Constitution, warning against dual authority. He also pointed out that political interference and bureaucratic complexities remain major obstacles to judicial reform—stressing that real change depends on political will.

On July 17, during a rally at Rafiq Square in Manikganj, NCP Convener Nahid Islam declared the need for a new constitution based on justice, human dignity, and people’s rights.

He emphasized that the sacrifices of NCP activists would not be in vain, particularly in the wake of recent violence in Gopalganj. Criticizing the gap between activism and development in Manikganj, Nahid pledged that the five-month-old party would identify real issues rather than make false promises.

At a street rally in Rajbari, Dr. Tasnim Zara, Senior Joint Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), criticized the current constitution for enabling enforced disappearances and political killings under the Prime Minister's unchecked power.

She stated that the NCP is fighting to rewrite the constitution and establish a people-oriented, accountable state. Praising past citizen bravery on the streets, Dr. Zara emphasized that the NCP will push for essential reforms to transform the country.