NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has denied allegations of secret seat-sharing negotiations with the BNP. “No such talks have occurred with BNP or any other party,” he clarified, responding to a claim made in an online talk show. He accused certain quarters of spreading false impressions to undermine the NCP. “From the beginning, we have demanded reforms, justice, and a roadmap for elections,” Hasnat said, urging for a genuine electoral environment through July’s reform charter—not sham elections driven solely by power grabs.

BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has criticized the party’s chief adviser for his remarks against the BNP while in Japan. “It now appears the BNP misjudged him,” he said. Roy added that the people's movement was for democracy and fair elections—not for individual gains. “Ziaur Rahman stood for freedom, democracy, and sovereignty. He never sought publicity; it followed him. Today, some only preach his ideals without practicing them.”

Services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital remain suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to ongoing clashes between hospital staff and relatives of injured patients. Hundreds of patients are being forced to return home without treatment. “I didn’t know services were halted. I came here because I can't afford private hospitals,” said one patient. The hospital typically sees an average of 1,500 outpatients daily.

The BNP’s Nokla Upazila unit has expelled Md. Shahajan, General Secretary of the party’s 8 No. Char Ashtadhar Union chapter, for actions that tarnished the party’s image. He was previously arrested by a joint task force on Thursday for hoarding rice from the government’s food assistance program. The expulsion is temporary pending further investigation.

A joint task force seized 603 sacks of government-subsidized VGD rice during a raid in Jamalpur’s Islampur on Friday night. The rice was stockpiled at the residence of Azgar Ali in Kachihara village. Captain Ahsan stated that they raided the premises following a tip-off, but the culprits managed to flee upon sensing the presence of the task force.

Gas supply to industrial zones across Bangladesh will increase starting today, according to Energy Adviser Mohammad Fawzul Kabir Khan. To tackle the ongoing gas crisis, four additional LNG cargoes are being imported. “This should have happened a couple of days earlier, but rough seas delayed the unloading of gas from the vessels,” he explained. Supply has already risen by 50 MMCFD, and an additional 100–150 MMCFD is expected soon. Regarding recent protests by rural electricity cooperatives, the adviser stated that a meeting will be held tomorrow to resolve issues concerning the relationship between the cooperatives and REB. “Demonstrations bring only harm,” he warned, citing past sabotage incidents where electricity was cut off at 26–27 locations.

Students blocked the Faridpur-Barisal highway for three hours protesting an alleged attack on anti-discrimination activist Boishakhi Islam Borsha and her father in Nagarkanda, Faridpur. According to reports, the assault was carried out by local BNP members after Boishakhi filed a police complaint regarding the harassment of her younger sister. The accused, Md. Sharif Bepari (21), son of a local named Md. Jalal Bepari, had allegedly been stalking the girl for an extended period. When police moved to arrest the attackers, they were met with resistance and physical assault. Boishakhi’s family believes the attack was retaliation for filing the general diary (GD) with police.

In a powerful show of resistance, thousands of local residents formed a human wall along a one-kilometer stretch of the border at Kochakata in Kurigram to prevent the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from pushing 50–60 civilians into Bangladesh territory. The incident occurred near the Indian village of Faiskarkuti, where BSF had allegedly gathered the group at a local school with intentions to forcibly cross them into Bangladesh. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Ansar-VDP forces took a firm stance to block the attempt. When BSF sought to negotiate with BGB late at night, the request was denied. Eventually, by around 3 AM, BSF retreated from the zero line.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman called for national unity to fulfill the dreams of the martyrs of the July Movement.
“Regardless of political affiliation, religion, or ethnicity, we must all work together to build the Bangladesh our martyrs envisioned,” he said.
He requested prayers for the souls of all who sacrificed their lives in Bangladesh’s democratic struggles, including former President Ziaur Rahman.
He emphasized that Ziaur Rahman established multiparty democracy in the country, and many people from all walks of life have laid down their lives in pursuit of democracy and welfare.

A female student named Baishakhi was publicly beaten by members of the student wing of the opposition party in Faridpur after she protested against harassment.
Sadeq Kayem, a leader of the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, condemned the incident and wrote, “No one has the right to exert forceful control over anyone’s life.”
He also cited other recent incidents: a BNP leader threatening a woman in Adabor, and two female students at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University being forced to leave their dorm for not attending a student political event.
Kayem criticized those who claim to advocate for women's safety but remain silent on such issues, accusing them of prioritizing political gain over justice.
“Those trying to act like neo-fascists even before gaining power will meet the same fate,” he warned.

Ferry services on the Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed at 6:45 AM on Saturday after remaining suspended for nearly 46 hours due to inclement weather and turbulent river conditions. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) had halted operations around 9 AM on Thursday as the Padma River became dangerously rough, posing risks to passenger safety. As the weather improved, authorities allowed the ferries to operate again, easing the travel woes of commuters.

A newly constructed marine drive road in Kuakata, built at a cost of BDT 48.6 million, was washed away by the Bay of Bengal during a cyclone on Thursday—before its official inauguration.
One-third of the 1,300-meter road has already been destroyed. A five-member committee has been formed to investigate the incident.
Sources revealed that the project began construction at sea level without any feasibility study. The contract was awarded to three firms closely associated with then-Mayor Md. Anwar Howlader—also affiliated with ruling party leaders.

BNP leader Khairul Kabir Khokon has alleged that a vested group is orchestrating a deep-rooted conspiracy surrounding Bangladesh’s national election. Speaking at a public event, Khokon claimed the group aims to delay the election and create political instability in the country. “The people of Bangladesh will not allow such conspiracies to succeed. If a clear election date is not announced by December, the people of Bengal will be forced to take to the streets again,” he warned.

Commenting on the role of the National Security Adviser, Khokon said, “He is not even a citizen of Bangladesh—he’s a foreign national. How can he be involved in running the country?” Khokon reiterated that the BNP fully supports the formation of an interim government but accused the ruling authorities of stalling on election arrangements. He demanded the announcement of a definite election date within December.

BNP leader Salahuddin Tuku stated that the previous fascist regime destroyed electoral politics and democracy. “People must reclaim their right to vote and their democracy,” he said. “Under Tareq Rahman's leadership, we aim to return power to the people.” Tuku also reiterated that it was Ziaur Rahman who first declared Bangladesh’s independence and shifted the country from a one-party system to multi-party democracy, working tirelessly for citizens’ rights and welfare.

A tourist boat in Tanguar Haor, Sunamganj’s Tahirpur upazila, caught fire around 8 PM on Friday. The blaze destroyed 80% of the boat, but all 12 tourists onboard managed to escape safely. According to the fire service, the likely causes of the fire could include a gas cylinder explosion, a kitchen fire spreading, or an electrical short circuit.