The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted continuous heavy rain and thunderstorms across all divisions for the next 10 days. The monsoon trough has extended over northern parts of the country and the Bay of Bengal, triggering widespread rainfall. Areas in Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram, and Sylhet may experience very heavy rainfall. Temperatures may slightly drop, and a current mild heatwave in Rangpur may ease. The weather pattern is expected to persist for at least five additional days beyond the initial forecast.

The National Awami Party (NAP) has cancelled all celebratory events marking its 68th founding anniversary in respect for those killed in the Milestone plane crash. Founded on July 26, 1957, by Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, the party announced that this year’s anniversary would be observed with nationwide prayer sessions instead of traditional celebrations. NAP Chairperson Zebel Rahman Ghani and Secretary General M. Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan called for building a just state through national unity and paid tribute to Bhashani and other late leaders.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju, speaking in Chattogram during a discussion on the July uprising, said, "Martyr Abu Sayeed was greater than any political party. Sheikh Mujib paid with his life for betraying the Liberation War’s ideals, but his daughter failed to learn from that lesson." He emphasized that the July uprising was a manifestation of the people’s will, not the effort of a single leader or party. Manju warned that forgetting July's commitments could lead any political party to the same fate as the Awami League.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has called for a United Nations-led impartial investigation following the killing of two Bangladeshis by India's Border Security Force (BSF) at the Feni border. In a statement issued Friday, Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman expressed deep concern, citing rights organization Odhikar’s report that 588 Bangladeshis have been killed by BSF since 2009. He blamed the government's submissive foreign policy and urged stronger action to stop the killings and ensure justice.

BNP Standing Committee Member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy criticized the current interim administration, stating that lack of coordination and experience has led to political instability and public distrust. Speaking after visiting the family of Anika, a student killed in the Milestone crash, Roy warned that delays in elections could raise further questions about legitimacy. He expressed frustration that even four days after the tragedy, no one from the Air Force had accepted responsibility and demanded the perpetrators be held accountable to prevent future incidents.

National Citizens’ Platform (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam claimed that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in the face of mass uprising, fled to India and left behind an "unfit state" for the next generation. Speaking at a street rally in Sunamganj on Friday, Nahid stressed the need for institutional reforms and preservation of the Haor and river ecosystems. He commended opposition alliances for shifting their stance and announced a mass rally in Dhaka on August 3 to push for the "July Charter and Declaration."

The death toll from the Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has risen to 33, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). More than 150 were injured in the July 21 incident, with 50 still hospitalized. Forty of them are receiving treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The latest victim, a student named Makin from Gazipur, passed away earlier today. The tragedy, which occurred during school hours, has cast a pall of mourning across the country.

An extortion case has been filed against 56 individuals, including two leaders of the BNP’s student and youth wings, in Rajshahi. The case was lodged by Mostafizur Rahman, the owner of Green Plaza Real Estate Ltd., alleging a demand for BDT 200,000. Main accused Mozadded Jamani Suman (Jubo Dal) and Emdadul Haque Limon (Chhatra Dal) have denied the allegations, calling the charges politically motivated. Reports also surfaced that the complainant has past allegations of fraud and claims close ties with former mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton and his wife Shahin Akhtar Reni. An investigation is yet to begin.

At a memorial prayer event held at Dhaka University Central Mosque, Chhatra Dal President Rakibul Islam Rakib accused a certain group of politicizing the mosque space. "The mosque is sacred, yet some use it for political meetings even after Fajr prayers and train others to use abusive language," he said. The event was organized to remember the victims of the July uprising and the Milestone crash. Chhatra Dal Secretary Nasir Uddin also addressed the gathering, calling for justice for the victims of recent attacks and extending condolences to the affected families.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman have expressed condolences to the family of Flight Lieutenant Taukir Islam, who died in the same crash. On Friday, a BNP delegation led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited the officer's residence in Dhaka Cantonment. The delegation, which included former military officials and senior party leaders, conveyed messages of solidarity and sympathy on behalf of the party.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has extended condolences to the families of Nazia and Nafee, the students killed in the recent military plane crash at the Milestone School campus in Uttara. Visiting their home in Turag on Friday on behalf of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, Rizvi expressed deep sympathy. Speaking with the bereaved parents, Rizvi stated, "There is no grief greater than losing a child. We will inform the concerned authorities of the family's concerns." The father of the victims, Ashraful Alam, requested that no future graves be placed over his children’s final resting place.

The interim government of Bangladesh has issued the "Voter List (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025," granting the Election Commission authority to update the voter list at any time of the year, even before an election schedule is announced. Amending the 2009 law, the ordinance allows registration of new voters, removal of deceased or ineligible individuals, and updating based on geographic changes beyond the previously fixed deadline of January 1. The ordinance was issued by the President under Article 93(1) of the Constitution and is effective immediately.

Egypt’s Al-Azhar University was compelled to withdraw a strong statement condemning Israel for starving Palestinians in Gaza, reportedly under pressure from the Egyptian presidential office. The university said the statement might negatively affect ceasefire negotiations and thus rescinded it to help address urgent humanitarian needs. Ali Al-Qaradaghi, head of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, criticized the withdrawal as unjust. Meanwhile, human rights activists in the Netherlands and Egypt continue to protest the blockade and closure of Gaza's borders.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin has vowed to ensure a free, fair, and acceptable national election. Speaking at a mosque in Jessore before Jummah prayers, he said he wants to contribute something meaningful to the country in the final chapter of his life, not personal gain. He sought the nation’s prayers and cooperation in this effort. The CEC also participated in a memorial prayer for the victims of the recent Uttara plane crash and the Milestone School tragedy.

More than 400 police officers, including 66 from outside the district, will be deployed in Netrokona ahead of the National Citizen Party’s (NCP) rally scheduled for Sunday. The town’s Police Lines School has been closed for two days to accommodate the additional forces. While police deny involvement in the school closure, citing misinformation on social media, school authorities confirmed it was due to the heavy police presence. The move follows prior clashes in Gopalganj and Cox’s Bazar during NCP programs, prompting heightened security measures.