A case has been filed against 1,200 individuals for vandalism and attempted murder at the Secretariat. According to the complaint, on July 22, during a student-led "March to Education Ministry" protest following the Milestone School plane crash, demonstrators broke through police barricades, damaged the Secretariat gate, and attacked security personnel. The charges include destruction of public property and attempted murder. A court has ordered an investigation report by August 28.

A team of specialist doctors and nurses from India’s Ram Manohar Lohia and Safdarjung Hospitals have arrived in Dhaka to assist with the treatment of victims from the recent fighter jet crash at Milestone School in Uttara. The team landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday night. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that critically injured patients may be transferred to India for further treatment if necessary. A specialist doctor from Singapore had also arrived earlier. So far, 32 people have died in the incident, with over 150 injured—eight of them critically.

Pakistani Interior Minister and ACC President Mohsin Raza Naqvi paid a courtesy call on Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib. During the meeting, Naqvi expressed condolences over the recent Uttara aircraft crash and discussed bilateral cooperation. The two sides expressed interest in enhancing collaboration in sports—particularly cricket, hockey, and kabaddi—as well as in youth skill development and employment initiatives. They also discussed potential partnerships in education, scholarships, and renewable energy. Naqvi extended an invitation for an official visit to Pakistan.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has alleged that the government, instead of facilitating the economy for the people through trade and investment, has handed it over to a select group of looters. “These groups looted banks, manipulated the stock market, laundered money abroad, and exploited mega projects for personal gain,” he said. According to him, the country has deviated from Ziaur Rahman's principles of a democratic economy, leading to monopolized control over both politics and the economy. He emphasized that BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman supports economic democratization—where ordinary citizens would have equal opportunities in business. Khasru also called for an end to bureaucratic control and monopolization in the economy.

The Election Commission (EC) has issued new guidelines for journalists covering parliamentary and local elections. According to the new policy, live broadcasting from polling stations and taking photographs inside secret voting booths will be prohibited. Accredited journalists will be allowed to collect information and images with permission from the presiding officer but may not stay inside the polling booth for more than 10 minutes. Additionally, multiple media outlets cannot enter the booth simultaneously. Live coverage must be conducted from outside the polling station. These regulations will take effect starting from the 2025 elections.

On the 18th day of the National Consensus Commission’s dialogue, left-leaning parties CPB, BASAD, and Bangladesh JASAD staged a symbolic 10-minute walkout. The protest was in response to alleged police violence against students and parents protesting the Uttara plane crash. CPB leader Ruhin Hossain Prince said the incident reflects authoritarian tendencies. BASAD and JASAD members endorsed the protest and rejoined the dialogue after 10 minutes.

The National Consensus Commission announced an agreement among political parties on the process for appointing the Election Commission. A five-member search committee, headed by the Speaker, will include the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader, the Deputy Speaker, and a judge nominated by the Chief Justice. The process will begin 90 days before the current commission’s term ends. After vetting candidates, the committee will submit a unanimous shortlist to the President, who will appoint the Commission for five years. Separate laws and a code of conduct are also proposed to ensure accountability.

After winning the primary in the New York mayoral race on a progressive platform, Muslim candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing coordinated attacks from Hindutva groups. These groups have targeted him over his Muslim identity, criticism of Indian PM Modi, and his progressive stances. Hate speech online includes labels like "jihadi zombie" and slogans such as "New York will become Pakistan." Some Indian-American communities have joined the smear campaign, but Mamdani retains strong support from diverse religious and ethnic coalitions. Experts view the attacks as part of a broader global fascist push and consider Mamdani's candidacy a symbol of political resistance.

BNP has rejected elements of the National Consensus Commission’s latest reform proposals, particularly the clause that would bar the party’s leader from becoming Prime Minister. The party cited examples from the UK and India, where party leaders typically assume the premiership. While BNP supports balanced power-sharing between the President and Prime Minister and welcomes necessary reforms, it insists that any elected parliamentary majority should determine the head of government. The party also expressed condolences for the victims of the Uttara plane crash.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus held a multi-party meeting on Wednesday evening at his Jamuna residence to discuss the aftermath of the Uttara Milestone School plane crash. Representatives from 13 political parties, including Rashtra Sanskar Andolon, Gonosonghoti, Revolutionary Workers Party, and Nagorik Oikya, were in attendance. This followed a separate discussion the previous night with leaders from BNP, Jamaat, and two other parties.

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Deputy Ameer, Professor Mujibur Rahman, has urged authorities to establish a specialized burn unit in any government or private hospital in Uttara. Visiting families of victims from the Milestone School plane crash, he offered condolences and assured continued party support for medical expenses. He encouraged families to find solace in prayer and demanded a compensation list, an impartial investigation, and immediate steps to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Professor Nasir Uddin, Director of the National Burn Institute, confirmed that 8 of the 44 people admitted after the Uttara Milestone School and College plane crash are in critical condition. A medical board led by a Singaporean specialist is overseeing the treatment of 13 others with severe injuries. Although treatment protocols have been adjusted under international guidance, no decision has been made to transfer patients abroad in the next 48 hours.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has called for national unity beyond party and religious divides in the face of a potential rise in fascist forces this July-August. In a Facebook statement, he urged all to unite against fascism, anti-social elements, and those threatening national order. Advising his party workers to remain patient and avoid provocation, he emphasized the importance of student, labor, and public solidarity in shaping a future for the next generation.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that the Chief Adviser had initiated consultations in response to concerns about a resurgence of fascist forces in July and August. Speaking after a meeting in Gulshan, he confirmed that the BNP has pledged to cooperate with the government in this critical time. Fakhrul mentioned a prior meeting between Dr. Yunus and leaders of BNP and three other parties. He emphasized that a prompt election is the only solution and urged the government to act in good faith. He also denounced the attack on NCP as part of a conspiracy to derail the electoral process.

At a public rally in Chandpur, National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Southern Coordinator Hasnat Abdullah demanded the resignation of Interim Government Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum. He alleged that her appointment was a result of nepotism by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Criticizing her inaction, questionable qualifications, and preference for treatment abroad, Hasnat urged her to return all state benefits and resign. Referring to the recent Uttara plane crash and corruption allegations, he called for unity across political lines to resist fascism. Families of victims at the rally demanded justice, followed by a mourning procession in memory of those killed and injured.