DIG Rezaul Karim Mallik has instructed police to prevent any activities by banned organizations within the Dhaka region. SPs have been directed to act decisively. He noted past incidents where the public was placed in direct confrontation with police. DMP Additional Commissioner Nazrul Islam stated that no member of Awami League or its affiliated groups, including Chhatra League, may engage in any public or covert political activities. Officers have received clear instructions to arrest any such individuals immediately, with no exceptions.

The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal has requested a list of executive magistrates deployed between July 1 and August 5 to suppress the July uprising. This move is part of an inquiry into possible crimes against humanity, seeking full details on those injured or killed. Deputy Assistant Director Ahmed Nasir Uddin stated that information is being gathered from areas where alleged crimes took place, and physical visits to these locations are ongoing. The magistrates may also be called as witnesses.

Adviser Asif Mahmud wrote in a public post, “We broke free from Delhi’s chains not to submit to Rawalpindi, nor to become subjects of Washington or Moscow.” Reflecting on ongoing struggles, he added, “Protecting freedom is harder than achieving it. The street protests of July feel like collective resistance, yet sometimes I feel like abandoning everything and returning to the streets.” He emphasized that even amid such thoughts, he remains committed to guarding the people’s uprising and amplifying the voices from the July protests. He criticized the duality of being in government while being suspected by both the establishment and the street.

BNP leader Aminul Haque has stated that the party does not engage in politics to gain power but solely to ensure the rights and welfare of the people. “Although nine months have passed, the people of this country have yet to regain the right to vote freely, a right lost over the past 17 years,” he said. “We have repeatedly demanded elections, not to return to power but to restore democracy and people’s rights.” He further added, “The people are desperate to put an end to a system where they cannot cast their own votes.” Aminul condemned the government's repression, labeling it as historically unprecedented.

Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, leader of the Islamic Movement of Bangladesh, has called for swift justice over the killings during recent student-led mass protests. Criticizing mainstream political parties for serving the interests of the wealthy, he stated that his party is committed to uplifting the poor and working class. He also demanded proportional representation in elections across all levels of governance. Faizul Karim further called for the arrest and immediate punishment of corrupt individuals, an end to the genocide in Palestine, and condemned India’s so-called Waqf Act reforms which he described as a plot to marginalize Muslims. He also demanded the scrapping of the controversial Women’s Reform Commission, calling it anti-Islamic and anti-religion.

In Bhola’s Charfashion, local leaders of the Nationalist Citizens Party (NCP) have seized control of a three-storey building previously used by the Upazila Awami League, declaring the ruling party banned in the area. Following the fall of the Awami League government, the office was ransacked and set ablaze during violent anti-government protests. The office remained abandoned until recently, when NCP activists occupied the premises, removed AL signage, and began their political activities under the NCP banner.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury emphasized that the universal message of peace conveyed through Buddha Purnima is especially relevant for Bangladesh. “For the past 10 to 15 years, we’ve endured widespread unrest—social disintegration, political chaos, and economic destruction. We want to rebuild a peaceful society and a peaceful nation,” he said. Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain echoed the sentiment, stating, “We aim to build Chattogram into a clean, green, and healthy city, as well as a city of peace and safety. People of all faiths—Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian—are united in harmony.”

BNP leader Barrister Nasir Uddin Ahmed Asim has said that the nation needs a people’s government to establish true good governance. Speaking on Mother’s Day, he emphasized that mothers are the greatest gift of creation and society must stand beside those who are neglected and marginalized. “If we cannot respect our mothers, any talk of nation-building is meaningless,” he stated, referencing Napoleon Bonaparte’s famous quote: “Give me an educated mother, and I will give you an educated nation.” Nasir added that the people of Bangladesh are the true owners of the country, and delayed elections only expose the nation to foreign conspiracies.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has once again installed LED lights and camera sensors along the Sunamganj border. In light of recent India-Pakistan tensions, the 28th BGB Battalion in Sylhet has intensified day and night patrols across the 90-kilometer stretch of the Sunamganj border under its jurisdiction. Local residents report that BSF has increased its manpower and replaced older red halogen lights aimed at Bangladesh with newly installed LED lights and sensor-equipped cameras on each electric post over the past two days.

JSD President ASM Abdur Rob declared that the political future of the Awami League depends on the successful prosecution of genocide cases. “This is a moral trial of the Awami League’s fascist legacy, a test of justice, humanity, and democratic accountability,” he said. The state must act as a plaintiff in the prosecution process, he added.

Ten activists from BNP-affiliated student and youth organizations have been arrested in Gazipur for demanding Tk 1 million in extortion from an NGO branch manager. The accused include Chhatra Dal’s city office secretary Borhan Uddin and several local Jubo Dal leaders. They allegedly threatened Sohel Rana, the branch manager of Srijoni Microfinance Cooperative, with death after he refused to pay.

At an event commemorating Jamaat’s former Ameer Matiur Rahman Nizami’s execution, Jamaat leader Maulana Rafiq ul Islam Khan said, “The people of Bangladesh will not allow another fascist regime.” He warned against sham elections and called for local elections before national ones. He also demanded justice for all genocides and executions disguised as war crimes trials, stating that those involved—including officials, witnesses, and judges—must face prosecution.

Leaders of the Bangladesh Branch Post Office Employees Union have demanded the nationalization of 23,000 employees working in rural post offices. “Despite years of dedicated service, many are paid only 4,000–4,500 taka,” said Abul Kalam Azad, citing gross exploitation. They also urged for a fair salary structure under grades 13 to 20 until nationalization is completed, along with implementation of eight specific demands.

Lightning strikes on Sunday afternoon killed at least 10 people across the country, including five in Nasirnagar and Akhaura (Brahmanbaria), three in Kishoreganj, and one each in Habiganj and Sherpur. The victims include a child playing outside, a farmer herding cattle, and a laborer. Two cows were also killed during the strikes.

On August 5, Mohammad Salman, a 21-year-old honors student, was shot in the abdomen in Rajshahi’s Alupotti. The bullet passed through his intestines and lodged near his spinal cord. Two surgeries were unable to remove it due to the critical location, leaving him at risk of permanent paralysis or death. On Sunday, BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman sent financial aid to Salman, with plans for advanced medical treatment now underway.