NCP leader Hasanath Abdullah claimed that efforts are underway to bring Awami League back to power in a rebranded form. He warned that any discussions about rehabilitating the party before ensuring accountability would pose a severe threat to national sovereignty. “No ifs or buts—any attempt to reinstate Awami League before justice is served must be opposed,” he stated.

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has temporarily suspended all quota reservations for undergraduate admissions in the 2024-25 academic year. Last year, 59 students were admitted under quota privileges. The Vice-Chancellor stated that a committee would consult stakeholders and recommend a rational quota policy before a final decision is made.

NCP’s Joint Chief Organizer Ataullah announced that the National Citizens’ Committee will be free from extortion, land grabbing, and black market activities. He recalled a conversation with missing NCP leader Nahid Islam before his disappearance, stating, “It was either the Prime Ministership or martyrdom—he chose martyrdom.” He further warned that no law enforcement force in Bangladesh could endanger an NCP member unless they strayed from the path.

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) ADC Mahmuda Begum confirmed that 41 leaders and activists of Awami League and Chhatra League were arrested in the last 24 hours for attempting to create unrest in the city. They face multiple charges, including attacks on students and citizens during the anti-government movement, under special powers and anti-terrorism laws.

In Nangalkot, Comilla, Officer-in-Charge (OC) Nazrul Islam allegedly shot and crippled mosque muezzin Maulana Belal Hossain Majumdar and Jamaat activist Belayet Hossain. According to a lawsuit filed against OC Nazrul and 31 others, ruling party leaders pressured Belal over political disagreements. On February 8, 2015, OC Nazrul allegedly abducted them from their homes and shot them in the legs on the Dhaka-Noakhali Highway.

The Police Headquarters has responded to published images showing law enforcement blocking an anti-rape protest march at Intercontinental Mor. They claim the full video footage reveals that protesters first attacked the police, prompting a defensive response. The statement emphasizes that publishing selective images that misrepresent events is highly irresponsible and urges the media to act with integrity.

The Malaysian immigration department has arrested 131 undocumented migrants, including 48 Bangladeshis, during a crackdown in Pahang province. The detainees were found to be without valid visas, overstaying their permits, or violating immigration conditions. Among them, 55 were Indonesians, 48 Bangladeshis, 16 Myanmar nationals, one Egyptian, two Pakistanis, one Chinese, and eight Thai nationals.

Two students of Rajshahi University (RU) were attacked on Wednesday afternoon after protesting against derogatory remarks made about a female student’s attire. One of the victims, along with his friend Swadhin, confronted the harassers, identified as Tanmoy and his associates. A verbal altercation ensued, escalating into physical assault, with the accused slapping and punching the protesters.

Two leaders of Swechchhasebak Dal in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila have been permanently expelled from the party for their alleged involvement in a robbery. The expelled members are Monir Hossain (37), joint convener of the union-level committee, and Maksud Majumdar (39), a member of the upazila committee. The party’s press release stated that they were expelled due to clear violations of organizational principles.

A young man named Kazi Nizam was hacked to death in Bagerhat following a dispute over a Facebook post. He succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday morning. Police have arrested three suspects and confirmed that the incident was linked to an online dispute.

DB police have arrested former Sherpur District Chhatra League General Secretary Nazmul Islam Samrat (38) in connection with six cases, including the deaths of three students during last year’s uprising. Authorities have sought a 10-day remand for questioning.

BNP has appointed former Jessore BNP convenor Nargis Begum as Vice-Chairperson and Executive Committee member Haji Aminur Rashid Yasin as the Chairperson’s Adviser. The appointments were announced in a statement signed by BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.

BNP leader Aminul Haque accused elements within state institutions and media of conspiring to destabilize Bangladesh with foreign backing. He warned against allowing the interim government to fail and urged authorities to hold swift elections to restore stability.

Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul announced that a draft amendment to the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act has been prepared to halve the duration of rape case investigations and trials. Under the proposed law, the investigation period will be reduced from 30 to 15 days, and trials must conclude within 90 days instead of 180. Judges will be able to proceed with trials based solely on medical certificates if necessary, even without DNA reports.

Student protesters at Raju Memorial Sculpture have been staging a sit-in for 28 consecutive days, demanding a ban on Awami League and its allied parties. Activities include mass signature campaigns, anti-fascist awareness drives, and community Iftar gatherings. Protesters later joined a Shahbagh demonstration organized by ‘Inquilab Mancha,’ which has called for the arrest of pro-government activist Lucky Akter and justice for the Shapla and Pilkhana massacres.