Gazi Ataur Rahman, Joint Secretary General of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, praised Tarique Rahman’s proposal to shift the election from December to February during the meeting, noting that Chief Adviser Yunus also expressed conditional openness to the suggestion. “This move to reconsider positions on logical grounds sets a positive precedent in Bangladesh’s political landscape,” he said. Ataur further stated that the BNP has expressed principled support for reform, justice, and the July Declaration, which will help pave the way for building a democratic future for the country. However, he criticized the repeated mention of a ‘joint statement’ in the press briefing, arguing that issuing such a statement between a political party and a state representative is inappropriate. He also warned that national decisions should not be based solely on one party’s stance.

During the peak lychee season in Dinajpur, around 150,000 women and adolescents find temporary employment in lychee orchards. From mid-May to early July, they engage in harvesting, sorting, counting, and packaging the fruit across villages in Sadar and Biral upazilas. Each orchard employs 30 to 40 workers, mostly women and teenage boys. Workers earn between Tk 300–400 daily, enabling many to save money while supporting their families. The Agricultural Extension Office reports lychee is cultivated on 5,500 hectares this year due to Dinajpur’s favorable climate and soil. While there’s no official data on total female laborers, the demand remains high due to their efficient and clean work.

JAGPA Vice President Rashed Pradhan has expressed optimism that fears of disunity over the national election may now be behind us. He stated that if meaningful progress is made on reform and justice, Bangladesh’s next general election could be held in early February. However, he expressed disapproval over election decisions being made or announced outside Bangladesh, insisting such decisions should originate within the country. He called for the immediate publication of the "July Charter" as a consensus among all political parties to serve the greater national interest.

Following a sudden visit to Sylhet, BNP central leader Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain has returned to Dhaka and called for greater unity among party members. He emphasized that all developments in the field are being closely monitored by the central leadership. Zahid urged immediate action against any "devil’s infiltration" into party committees and warned activists to steer clear of group-based conflicts and activities that disrupt organizational discipline. He reiterated the party’s focus on achieving the highest level of unity and maintaining strict internal cohesion.

Ganosamhati Andolon leader Zonayed Saki has welcomed recent discussions among political parties, including a meeting held in London, as a positive step toward political stability in Bangladesh. Emphasizing the need for reforms and fair elections, Saki reiterated the call for the government to engage with all stakeholders on justice, reforms, and electoral matters. He also noted that an April election would be unrealistic and emphasized that the recent discussions should now focus on building national consensus regarding both elections and reforms.

Amid escalating threats of retaliation from Tehran, Israeli media reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been secretly moved to an undisclosed location, suspected to be Greece. Iranian news agency IRNA cited reports suggesting Netanyahu’s aircraft, escorted by two fighter jets, departed Israeli airspace for an unknown destination. Later, Israel’s Channel 12 confirmed that the plane landed in Athens, Greece.

Israel launched a major operation inside Iran, named ‘Operation Rising Lion,’ early Friday morning. Reports indicate that Mossad operatives, already stationed inside Iran, launched simultaneous strikes on key targets in Tehran in coordination with the Israeli Air Force. According to Axios, Mossad had been planning the operation for eight months. Daily Mail reports claim Mossad deployed commando teams within Iran weeks in advance. The pre-planned operation reportedly destroyed Iran’s air defense systems, radars, and missile launchers within minutes.

In a single morning strike, Israel reportedly killed 10 key Iranian figures, severely impacting Iran’s defense and nuclear programs. The casualties include: General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps General Gholamali Rashid, Deputy Chief of Armed Forces Fereydoon Abbasi, Former Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, nuclear physicist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, President of Islamic Azad University Abdul Hamid Minuchehr, Dean of Nuclear Engineering at Shahid Beheshti University Ahmad Reza Zolfaghari, Professor of Nuclear Engineering at Shahid Beheshti University Amir Hossein Faghihi, Former Vice President of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Motalebzadeh, a prominent nuclear scientist, killed along with his wife

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar has welcomed the recent meeting between Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in London. He described the meeting as consistent with the aspirations of the country’s pro-democracy citizens and a positive step forward. “Dialogue and discussions between political parties and state leaders foster mutual understanding and empathy — that’s the beauty of democracy,” Parwar added.

The Israeli military has reported that a missile was fired from Yemen toward Israeli airspace. Air raid sirens were activated in Jerusalem, triggering panic as residents rushed to nearby shelters. No immediate reports of casualties or damages have been confirmed so far.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, urging it to return to the nuclear deal before it’s too late. Posting on Truth Social, he said Iran had been given multiple chances but failed to act. He cautioned that upcoming attacks could be far more destructive if Iran continues its defiance. Trump also stated he was aware of Iran’s plans to attack Israel but emphasized that the U.S. military played no role in the assault.

NCP leader Nasiruddin Patwary has strongly criticized a reported meeting between the Bangladesh government and a political party held in London, calling it a betrayal of national interest and public aspirations. "Holding such talks abroad dishonors the blood of our martyrs and cannot be accepted," he stated. Patwary referenced the social contract formed after the 1990 mass uprising, which he said has been ignored in favor of elite interests. Emphasizing the need for structural reform beyond leadership changes, he warned that if the government fails to ensure judicial reform and a new constitution reflecting the people's will, the NCP may be compelled to initiate a second mass uprising. He further announced that the NCP would boycott any election that does not reflect the genuine expectations of the people.

A fake letter claiming that BNP leader Hasan Mamun has been expelled from all party positions has been circulating on Facebook. BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi clarified that the letter is fabricated. Hasan Mamun himself confirmed that the letter was edited to spread misinformation. He urged party members not to fall for such rumors.

A letter circulating on Facebook claiming that BNP leader Hasan Mamun has been expelled from all party positions is completely false, according to the central BNP. Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi clarified that the party has not taken any such action. Mamun himself stated that the letter was digitally manipulated to spread misinformation and urged party members not to be misled by rumors.

Controversy has erupted following allegations that Nurul Haque Nur, President of Gono Odhikar Parishad, was confined and assaulted during an attack on the BNP office at Charbishwas Union in Galachipa Upazila. Nur claimed that on Thursday night, he and his associates were held hostage on the orders of Hasan Mamun. However, Howlader Ifteyas Uddin Joy, former Joint Secretary of Dashmina Upazila BNP, dismissed the claims as fabricated. “These are ghost stories,” he said, accusing Nur’s followers of launching the attack on the BNP office. “Everyone knows the kind of person who fled the area after being thrashed by locals despite once holding the title of VP,” he added, referring to Nur’s controversial past.