Rabbi, a young man from Tarail, Kishoreganj, was shot during the July uprising at Mirpur-10. After recovering, he returned to his village but has now cycled back to Dhaka University’s Raju Memorial Sculpture to join protests demanding the Awami League's ban. He stated, "A bullet is still in my head after six months, and the 'Killer League' is still not banned." He fears retribution if the Awami League returns to power and hopes the ban will be enacted before he goes back home. The National Revolutionary Council has announced that Rabbi’s surgery will be arranged by Tuesday.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has finalized a draft regulation stating that selected or recommended candidates for government jobs, including the BCS, cannot be removed from the gazette list unless they have pending criminal charges. Additionally, if a candidate is excluded, authorities must provide a valid reason, and the candidate will have the right to appeal the decision. This regulation was finalized in a PSC meeting on Monday and will now be sent to the Ministry of Public Administration for approval.

BNP executive committee member Hummam Quader Chowdhury has warned that the Awami League plans to take control of streets with marches, but BNP is prepared to respond. He urged the identification of those responsible for 16 years of oppression. Speaking at an event advocating the implementation of the 31-point reform plan, he recalled his seven-month imprisonment and stated that his father endured even greater suffering. "That is why people remember him as 'Bhaijan,'" he added.

Aminul Haque, convenor of BNP’s Dhaka Metropolitan North unit, has stated that Bangladesh has been devastated by 15 years of autocratic rule, making true state reforms impossible without removing its remnants from governmental institutions. He emphasized that democracy and fundamental rights are yet to be fully established. To address this, BNP’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, has proposed a 31-point reform plan.

A former officer of Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Additional SP Alep Uddin, infamous for his role in extrajudicial killings, has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) on November 12. Known as a “target shooter” within his own force, he allegedly killed people in staged “crossfire” incidents while serving in Narayanganj’s RAB-11. Reports suggest he even framed innocent individuals as militants to justify executions. Disturbingly, he has been accused of repeatedly raping a detainee’s wife after blackmailing her with threats of crossfire. The victim ultimately lost her mental stability and died. Despite these allegations, Alep Uddin had previously received state honors. He was also involved in violently suppressing public protests during the recent mass uprising.

Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain, Adviser on Religious Affairs, visited the historic Rankut Bonashram Buddhist Monastery in Ramu, Cox’s Bazar, on Monday at 3 PM. The monastery’s chief abbot, Sri Jyotisen Mahathero, along with local Buddhist leaders, welcomed him with floral greetings. Recalling his past, the adviser mentioned that he had first visited the monastery while pursuing his master’s degree at Chittagong University in 1983-84. He had also written three articles on the monastery’s history for Bangladesh Times during that period. He expressed his delight at revisiting the site after so many years and pledged financial assistance for its development. He also signed the visitor’s book, praising the monastery’s contributions.

At a rally in Cox’s Bazar’s Golchattar field, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed claimed that Sheikh Hasina “buried” the Awami League on August 5, 2024. He stated that the party met its political demise through a mass uprising, and its “burial” took place in Delhi. He further accused Sheikh Hasina of attempting to create instability by occasionally “speaking from the grave,” but asserted that such efforts would never succeed. Addressing the interim government, he urged them to announce an election roadmap promptly if they had sincere intentions. Salahuddin also called for urgent measures to stabilize law and order and control rising commodity prices.

Indian media had made several misleading and derogatory remarks about the July Movement, but the recently released documentary on the movement serves as a strong rebuttal, according to Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

Speaking at the anniversary event of Kubisas, he expressed his appreciation for how universities like Jahangirnagar University (JU), Islamic University (IU), and North South University (NSU) joined Comilla University in releasing documentaries on the movement. He emphasized that these documentaries highlight the active participation of students from even the remotest regions outside Dhaka.

He also praised the contributions of female students during the movement and urged students to continue advocating for their rights.

On Monday, February 17, the family of Shaheed Jewel (30), who was killed during the mass uprising, objected to the court-ordered exhumation of his body for an autopsy in Nandail Upazila. After waiting for several hours, Nandail Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Faizur Rahman had to return without carrying out the order.

According to reports, Jewel, a garment worker, was shot dead by police in Gazipur’s Mawna. However, no autopsy was conducted at the time of his death. On September 3, his wife filed a case with Sripur Police Station in Gazipur, accusing 110 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina, along with 200 unidentified persons. Seven months later, the court ordered an autopsy by exhuming the body. Jewel’s grieving mother lamented, saying she would not be able to bear the pain of seeing her son’s body exhumed.

In a statement on Monday afternoon, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of the Police Headquarters, Md. Inamul Haque Sagar, revealed that in a joint forces special operation, 1,503 individuals had been arrested across the country, including in the capital. The arrestees face charges related to murder, vandalism, violence, and various terrorist activities, with many of them being armed. Sagar mentioned that in the past 24 hours, the special operation ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ led to the arrest of 529 individuals, while 974 others were arrested on charges related to cases and warrants, bringing the total number of arrests to 1,503.

At a program organized at Hatir Teesta in Lalmonirhat, Mirza Fakhrul Islam addressed India saying, “Stop your elder-brother, tough-guy behavior with us. We want to stand on our own feet. We want to claim our fair share. We do want to see India as a friend, but that friendship must come with respect and the fulfillment of our rightful demands.” He also mentioned, “On one hand, India denies us our rightful share of water, and on the other, it shelters the perpetrator of the 17-year-long genocide and torture, Hasina.” The BNP leader emphasized that the struggle for a fair share of water is not just an issue of resources, but a fight for survival for the people of Bangladesh.

During the launch of a 48-hour sit-in program for the Teesta River Protection Movement on Monday afternoon, held on the banks of the Teesta River under the slogan ‘Save Teesta, Wake Up!’, Mirza Fakhrul Islam, the main speaker, addressed India clearly. He said, “If you want to have a friendly relationship with the people of Bangladesh, first give us the water of the Teesta. Stop the border killings. I have said this before, and I am saying it again now.” He further added, “They are generating electricity by building dams on all international rivers, while the people of Bangladesh are unable to produce crops, their harvests are being destroyed, and they are deprived of their livelihoods, including fishing!” In this context, he urged the interim government to speak out and demand a fair share of water, instead of maintaining neutrality everywhere.

A new organization is being formed under the leadership of Abu Baker Majumdar, former coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, with the slogan “Student First, Bangladesh First.” This was announced today by Abu Baker Majumdar during a press conference at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen. Regarding the new initiative, Abdul Kader mentioned, “During the movement, students from almost all political parties joined. Everyone has returned to their respective parties. However, we decided to create a new student organization to provide a platform for those who were not part of any political student organization.” He emphasized that this move should not be viewed as a division of the anti-discrimination student movement or as something requiring permission. Rifat Rashid added that this organization is independent and distinct from the anti-discrimination student movement, marking the establishment of a separate political student group.

On Monday, following an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), a court ordered the seizure of eight flats, 52 bighas of land, and a four-story building belonging to Nizam Uddin Hazari’s wife, Noorjahan Begum. Additionally, her shares and 30 bank accounts have been frozen. Earlier, on October 17, a court imposed a travel ban on Nizam Uddin Hazari and his wife. The seized properties are estimated to be worth hundreds of crores of taka.

Faruk I Azam, advisor to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, announced that the martyrs of the student and people’s uprising will be recognized as “July Shaheed” (July Martyrs), and the injured will be referred to as “July Yoddha” (July Warriors). Speaking at the District Commissioner’s conference on Monday, he mentioned that the Ministry of Health has categorized the injured into three groups. The beneficiaries will receive identification cards and other government benefits, including lifelong healthcare and allowances. He expressed hope that the next elected government would continue to uphold the spirit of the July Uprising.