During a victory rally, AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju congratulated the government for amending the International Crimes Tribunal Act and banning all Awami League activities until its genocide trial is complete. “We always demanded a judicial process, not executive punishment,” he said, criticizing the government’s previous delays. He extended gratitude to all protestors and supporters of the anti-fascist movement who helped realize this demand through street demonstrations.

Police have arrested 17-year-old Imran Munshi in connection with the gang rape of Lamia, the daughter of July martyr Jasim Uddin, in Dumki, Patuakhali. Lamia was assaulted while returning from her grandfather’s house on March 18 and later committed suicide on April 26. Although Imran was not initially named, further investigation and confessions from other accused under Section 164 led to his inclusion in the case. He had been on the run for weeks.

The July Alliance has made four major decisions: to formally propose the Revolutionary July Declaration to the government; to unite all organizations aligned with the July spirit; to monitor government steps toward fulfilling three key demands; and to urge the government to act against collaborators of fascism across various sectors. Leaders said the alliance stands on the blood of over 2,000 martyrs from the July uprising. Over 60 organizations have joined the movement, which also demands the banning of the Awami League, the 14-party alliance, and its affiliates.

Calling the current state of the stock market “unimaginable,” the Chief Adviser has issued five urgent directives: reduce government ownership in multinational companies and bring them to the stock market; incentivize large domestic private companies to list; bring in foreign experts to reform the market within three months; take strict action against those involved in market manipulation; and reduce dependency on bank loans by encouraging businesses to raise funds through bonds and equity. “This crisis must be resolved,” the Chief Adviser asserted.

A group of 78 people left behind by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at Mandarbaria Char in Satkhira are being transported to Shyamnagar Police Station, confirmed BGB Commander Lt. Commander Syed Abdur Rouf. Among them, 4 are Indian nationals, while the rest are Bangladeshis, mostly from Barishal, Narail, and Khulna districts. The group was moved from Mongla towards residential areas by the Coast Guard around 2 PM on Sunday.

A three-member high-level advisory committee has been formed to investigate how former President Md. Abdul Hamid left the country through the airport and whether there was any negligence involved. The committee is headed by Education Adviser Prof. C. R. Abrar, with Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Labour Adviser Brig. Gen. (Retd.) M. Sakhawat Hossain as members. Former President Hamid departed for Thailand on Wednesday night via a Thai Airways flight.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained 14 individuals for illegally entering Bangladesh through the Jibannagar border in Chuadanga. The arrests were made during an operation near the paved road in the Simanto Union area. During preliminary interrogation, the detainees admitted to crossing into India six months ago in search of better job opportunities and had now returned through illegal routes.

Buddhist temples across Rangamati observed Buddha Purnima with formal religious ceremonies. A grand procession began from Tablachari and ended at Asambasti Buddhaankur Temple, with devotees lighting lamps and offering prayers to the Buddha. Rituals included Buddha bathing, worship, the recitation of the Panchasheel and Ashtasheel, and the offering of statues. Throughout the day, temples like Rajban Vihara, Ananda Vihara, and Maitri Vihara were filled with devotees praying for peace and well-being.

Abu Hanif of Gono Adhikar Parishad has demanded the banning of the 14-party alliance and Jatiya Party, as well as the arrest of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader and other top leaders. His statement follows the Advisory Council’s decision to ban the Awami League for its alleged involvement in genocide. The government has stated that an official gazette notification on this decision will be issued in the next working session.

In celebration of the ban on Awami League’s activities, popular Islamic preacher Rafiq Madani fulfilled his promise by slaughtering a cow and distributing biryani to the locals in Letirkanda village of Purbadhala. The event took place in front of Marqazus Sahabuddin Al-Islami Madrasah. Madani reiterated his call for immediate trials of the Awami League and its allies through the International Crimes Tribunal.

Gono Adhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur has demanded the confiscation of all assets allegedly looted by the Awami League over the past 16 years. He warned that failure to ban the party outright would endanger national sovereignty. “Delaying a final decision on Awami League will lead to a major crisis,” he cautioned. Nur accused some Advisory Council members of holding secret meetings with foreign diplomats and alleged that subsequent gestures toward rehabilitating the Awami League signal a return to authoritarianism. He also claimed that former President Abdul Hamid left the country in line with these developments.

LDP President Col. Oli Ahmed (Bir Bikram) criticized the delayed ban on the Awami League, calling it a serious blow to the nation. “Those who obstructed or delayed the decision must be held accountable before history and the people,” he said. Oli claimed the LDP had first demanded the ban on August 8 last year and praised the collective efforts of the youth and democratic forces that made it possible. He called it a historic decision and urged that trustworthy and proven individuals be appointed to key state positions to uphold national interests above personal or party loyalties.

Political analyst Professor Ali Riaz stated that efforts are underway to establish a republic in Bangladesh. He said the July Movement and the sacrifices of its martyrs compel a rethinking of the nation’s structure. “A future Bangladesh cannot be built based solely on current crises,” he said. Riaz noted that the constitution enabled authoritarianism under Sheikh Hasina and that a democracy is impossible without an independent judiciary. He proposed that the upper house of parliament should be limited to a monitoring role to avoid conflict with the lower house.

The Advisory Council has approved the draft of an amended Counterterrorism Ordinance, both in principle and in final form. The amendment introduces provisions to ban individuals and organizations involved in terrorism. According to meeting summaries, the original 2009 Act was enacted to prevent terrorism and provide effective punishment. The new provisions aim to strengthen enforcement by targeting organizational structures supporting extremist activities.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus held a high-level meeting with the LDC Graduation Committee to ensure Bangladesh’s smooth and timely transition from LDC status. The meeting identified five priority actions for immediate implementation:
1. Full operationalization of the National Single Window with participation from all relevant agencies,
2. Implementation of the National Tariff Policy 2023,
3. Execution of key steps under the National Logistics Policy 2024, including infrastructure projects,
4. Completion of waste treatment facilities at Savar Tannery Village, and
5. Ensuring full functionality of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Park in Gazaria, Munshiganj.