In response to the surge in criminal activities such as rape, murder, theft, and robbery, the interim government has adopted a tougher stance on law and order. Law enforcement agencies, including the police and RAB, are conducting special operations to arrest criminals. Over the past 24 hours, 235 people were arrested across 50 police precincts. The government has implemented additional security measures, including police checkpoints and RAB patrols, to restore order and prevent further chaos.

Adviser Farida Akhter has stated that women must earn their rights through their own efforts, rather than relying on others’ charity. She emphasized that women need to take ownership of their rights. Addressing issues like insecurity and the challenges faced by women in society, she noted that some people’s brutality and viciousness towards women remain unaddressed. Farida also suggested that temporary reservations for women in parliament could be a potential solution, ensuring that any woman can participate in the election, not just political party members.

The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cook, met with the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. During the meeting, they exchanged pleasantries and discussed the overall situation in Bangladesh, including the establishment of democracy, upcoming elections, human rights, the situation of minorities, and the Rohingya issue. They also discussed ways to further strengthen the friendly relations between the UK and Bangladesh.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, stated that regardless of the political party in power, China will continue to strengthen its relationship with Bangladesh. He expressed that the upcoming visit of the Chief Adviser to China would enhance mutual understanding. The ambassador reaffirmed China’s consistent policy towards Bangladesh, noting that no changes would occur despite any international or internal shifts. He also highlighted that repatriating Rohingya refugees to Myanmar is the only solution, with China continuing its negotiations with Myanmar on the matter, while stressing the importance of a coordinated global response.

Adviser Mohammad Mahfuz Alam has stated that Bangladesh Television (BTV) must be modernized and made popular. He emphasized the importance of enhancing the quality of BTV’s programs and working in coordination with officials, artists, and other relevant personnel to turn it into a profitable institution. He also suggested that BTV’s programs must be made appealing to the younger generation and that old programs and news should be digitally archived online to provide easy access to viewers at any time.

An audio clip has surfaced on social media in which an expelled BNP leader from Patuakhali’s Baufal Upazila threatens to kill a leader of the student wing of BNP. The threat follows the expulsion of Enayet Hossain Khan, former General Secretary of Nazirpur-Tanterkathi Union, BNP, on March 9 due to allegations of looting and extortion. Romiz Uddin Howlader has since been appointed as the acting general secretary of the Union in his place.

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, stated that many have offered to help return the embezzled money. He confirmed that it is possible to bring back the funds but noted that international cooperation is required due to the involvement of beneficiary countries. Maintaining confidentiality is crucial, as revealing details could hinder progress. Legal frameworks are being developed in collaboration with relevant countries, and international entities like the World Bank are assisting in the efforts.

The CSS Foundation has officially released a list of madrasa students and Islamic scholars who were killed during the mass uprising against government forces in July. The list includes 42 names, along with their permanent addresses and verified details. Each entry was validated through direct communication with families and 19 essential verification documents. The foundation noted that additional names will be included after further research.

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of BNP, contacted the grieving family of JCD activist Apurba (25), who was fatally stabbed in Narayanganj while attempting to stop a dispute. Expressing condolences, Rahman reassured Apurba’s parents that many BNP activists had suffered deaths, disappearances, and brutal persecution while resisting injustice. He urged authorities to swiftly arrest the perpetrators. Apurba’s father lamented that their family had been subjected to 16 years of harassment for their BNP affiliation.

A BNP leader was assaulted and forcibly taken to a police station in Narayanganj’s Signboard area by a rival faction within the party. The attack was linked to an extortion dispute in the transport sector. Former JCD leader Abdur Rahman, who had previously filed a case against ex-BNP leader Mamun and his associates, was angered by the police’s failure to arrest Mamun. Upon learning Mamun was at the station, Rahman and his supporters rushed there, captured him as he tried to flee, and continued beating him inside the officer-in-charge’s room. Allegedly, Mamun controlled extortion activities in the area.

A violent clash erupted between two BNP factions in a border area of Sunamganj over extortion from Indian limestone transporters. The confrontation, lasting from evening until 10 PM, resulted in the death of Mohammad Ali (60), a BNP-affiliated individual, and left at least 20 others injured. The dispute reportedly stemmed from ongoing tensions between local JCD leader Harunur Mahmud and former Jubo Dal leader Hazrat Ali.

Police have blocked a march towards the Chief Adviser’s office organized by the platform ‘Against Rape and Oppression in Bangladesh’, which was demanding the removal of the Home Adviser and the formation of special tribunals, among other demands. The protesters clashed with the police during the march. The demonstration, which started from the Raju Memorial Sculpture, was headed to deliver a memorandum. They were stopped in front of the Hotel Intercontinental, where tensions escalated into a heated verbal exchange with police. Following this, police resorted to baton charges twice. A scuffle ensued when the protesters retaliated, resulting in injuries on both sides.

NCP leader Samantha Sharmin has called for a Constituent Assembly to rewrite the constitution, stating it as the party’s primary goal. However, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed opposed the idea. Sharmin suggested BNP’s objection is to holding the Constituent Assembly and parliamentary elections together, but NCP never proposed that. She emphasized that those elected to the assembly would transition into lawmakers post-constitution drafting, ensuring no short- or long-term complications. She also questioned if Salahuddin’s remarks reflected BNP’s official stance.

Students from 30 colleges gathered at Shahbagh to protest violence against women and demand the highest punishment for rapists. Initially planning to blockade the area, they withdrew the program considering public inconvenience during Ramadan. Instead, they are staging a sit-in near the National Museum until evening. Among the participating institutions are Viqarunnisa Noon School & College, Bir Shreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College, Dhaka City College, Notre Dame College, and Dhaka College.

The High Court has issued a rule questioning why authorities’ inaction on banning high-interest personal loans and informal lending should not be declared illegal. The chairman of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority has been instructed to resolve the petition regarding the prohibition of such lending within two months. Additionally, the Finance Secretary, Home Secretary, and other relevant authorities have been asked to respond to the rule within four weeks.