Speaking at a roadside rally in Lohagara, Chattogram, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah declared that the current constitution has been manipulated by the Awami League to institutionalize fascism. “We must reform this Awami-made constitution urgently,” he stated. Abdullah called for a future Bangladesh shaped by a blend of political wisdom from the past and the aspirations of the youth. He warned against sidelining the younger generation and emphasized that the fall of fascism was led by student movements and opposition parties. “The trial of the Awami League must come first,” he concluded, stressing unity in times of national crisis.

At a protest rally and march demanding the arrest of former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque, Barrister Kaiser Kamal said, “I don’t want to talk about the advisory council. What the people of Bangladesh want is an election. When we look at the list of advisors, we feel concerned. One of them contested the 1991 parliamentary election and got only 249 votes. Even he is now an advisor.” He further added, “Those leading now are like an Under-19 team in the political field. They lack the depth and gravity expected in leadership. That’s why people call them Under-19s. I even heard that one of them spoke about the Supreme Court's verdict—someone who once belonged to Chhatra League.” Recalling history, Kamal mentioned, “That reminded me of Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni of Jubo League, who was once summoned for contempt of court in 1973. Interestingly, his son Taposh also faced a contempt case.”

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud expressed concern over bureaucratic control on university researchers, stating that despite limited resources, many academics continue their research in silence. “Agriculture remains a vital research area in the country,” he added.

He noted that no previous government has appointed administrators to nearly 50 public universities in such a short span. “This time, appointments were made based on academic profiles, research, and merit — not political affiliations,” he said.

Responding to criticism about the lack of innovation in the national budget and inadequate allocations for education and research, Wahiduddin said, “We’re forced to continue with conventional budgets because we cannot abandon ongoing development projects to fund new ones in education and research.”

Special Assistant Fayez Ahmed criticized the country’s digital development over the past 15 years, saying it created “digital islands” instead of a cohesive digital Bangladesh. He noted that although public services are undergoing transformation, integration has been limited.

He praised the Land Ministry for its significant progress in digital transformation, stating that fragmented digital services are now being unified. He introduced a new platform for citizen services named by the Chief Adviser. “Soon, GPS and geofencing will enable digital land surveys, and landowners will be able to view their properties via Google Earth,” he said. “Eventually, a single gateway will show land ownership and real-time status with digital maps.”

Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder stated that the integration of digital technologies in land services has significantly improved user satisfaction. “This digital transformation is essential,” he said, emphasizing the need for intensive training in survey and settlement operations at the early stages.

He revealed that the government is now earning an average daily revenue of Tk 10–12 crore through online land services. Services like land registration, land development tax, and record issuance have been fully digitized and made cashless, he added.

Following a meeting with the Chief Adviser, Citizens’ Unity leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna told reporters, “The Chief Adviser said the country is in deep crisis due to Indian hegemonic influence. That’s why national unity is more important than ever.”

Manna noted Yunus’s growing concern over the weakening unity among citizens and political forces. “He even expressed despair during the last Advisory Council meeting and contemplated resignation.”

Manna added, “He was persuaded not to resign. Others physically stopped him from submitting his resignation letter.”

Following meetings with various political parties, Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam quoted Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus as saying, “We are in the midst of a major crisis. Since the ban on the Awami League, there have been relentless efforts to destabilize the country — aiming to trigger a collapse and push us back into submission. We must prevent this from happening.”

He added that the Chief Adviser emphasized the need to overcome division and build national consensus. “If we fail to hold a fair election, I will consider it a personal failure,” Yunus reportedly said. “The uprising has given us a historic opportunity to rescue a broken nation. As long as I’m in office, rest assured, no harm will come to this country.”

Yunus also confirmed he will step down after June 30. “When the time is right, the roadmap will be revealed,” he stated.

Adviser for Industry Affairs, Adilur Rahman Khan, announced that the Ministry of Industries, in collaboration with other government bodies, has initiated efforts to modernize the leather industry. These include environmental infrastructure development, capacity building for certification, and technical support.

“To enhance skill development, a training and design center is being established in the Tannery Estate,” he said. “Adopting new technologies, modernizing production processes, and ensuring environmental compliance are crucial for improving global competitiveness in this sector.”

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X (formerly Twitter) warning those who frequently issue threats regarding India’s Siliguri corridor, also known as the “Chicken Neck.” He stated that Bangladesh has two such corridors, both far more vulnerable. The first is an 80-kilometer strip in northern Bangladesh stretching from South Dinajpur to the southwestern Garo Hills. If compromised, it could sever Rangpur Division from the rest of the country. The second is a 28-kilometer corridor from South Tripura to the Bay of Bengal, known as the Chattogram Corridor. Sarma pointed out that this corridor is shorter and more sensitive than India’s own.

Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam told the International Crimes Tribunal that, in the face of a mass uprising, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on August 5 and fled to India. However, prior to her resignation, she attempted to suppress the student-led movement with force. “Even as the situation spiraled out of control, she was unwilling to step down,” Tazul stated. “It was Sheikh Rehana who, on August 5, pleaded at Ganabhaban, even holding her sister’s feet, urging her to resign.”

Tazul further claimed that on August 4, from 10:30 AM for nearly an hour, Hasina pressured top officials of state security forces to take action, refusing to accept that the situation was beyond control. “Eventually, after persuasion from her family members, she agreed to step down,” he added. The prosecutor also mentioned that key figures including Obaidul Quader, Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq, and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal had advised her against resignation.

Amid ongoing protests at the Secretariat, the government has issued the ‘Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025,’ introducing provisions for dismissal based on four categories of misconduct. The ordinance stipulates that any civil servant who instigates insubordination, disrupts discipline, obstructs duties, is absent without leave or valid reason, or incites others to do the same, will be deemed guilty of misconduct. Disciplinary actions may include demotion, dismissal, or termination. The ordinance was approved by the advisory council last Thursday, sparking unrest among government employees.

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki announced plans to produce a biopic on the life of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and to translate his literary works into multiple languages. He emphasized Nazrul’s enduring relevance, especially during the July uprising, stating that even a century later, his poetry and songs continue to inspire the nation. “Nazrul’s legacy has long been neglected. We begin commemorations but fail to preserve his memory properly. That needs to change—and we’re committed to it,” Farooki said. Additionally, Nazrul-related landmarks in Cumilla will be protected and restored.

Addressing a street rally in Chattogram’s Number 2 Gate area on Sunday afternoon, Hasnat Abdullah strongly criticized attempts to label the advisers of the movement with political party affiliations. “This is a deliberate effort to undermine their dignity and question the universal nature of our movement,” he said. “We firmly reject such propaganda. These two advisers are not political figures; they represent a people’s movement that transcends party lines.”

He added that a clear message has been delivered to the Chief Adviser, demanding fundamental reforms such as judicial restructuring, a new constitution, elections to the Constituent Assembly and Legislature, and rehabilitation for the families of those injured or martyred in the ongoing movement. “We’ve begun our public dialogue campaign from South Chattogram and will travel across the country to gather public opinion,” he added.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that the party aims to educate tea workers and include them in modern garden management. “We do not discriminate based on religion. We want to build a society based on friendship and equality,” he said. Speaking to tea workers, he assured them of prompt support once called upon. “You are still deprived of your basic rights. If we are elected through public vote, we will ensure you live with dignity and support the development of your children’s talents.” He also mentioned that during a recent meeting with the Chief Adviser, election issues were discussed, with a promise of a historic and credible vote.

Addressing the Chief Adviser, BNP leader Shamsuzzaman Dudu remarked, “Childish sulking doesn’t suit you. You’re 84 years old; this isn’t the time for such ego.” He added, “We’re with you. We never asked you to resign. Why then did you express such dismay after meeting Nahid?” This comes after NCP’s convenor Nahid Islam revealed that the Chief Adviser expressed concerns about continuing in his role. However, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud later confirmed the Chief Adviser is not resigning.