The "July Alliance" staged a protest in Shahbagh, calling for national unity and resistance against alleged Indian conspiracies in Bangladesh. BNP leader Habibur Rahman Habib demanded justice for those responsible for the killings in July and urged unity to overthrow the fascist regime. Jamaat-e-Islami’s Delwar Hossain said, “Despite forming an interim government based on the blood of martyrs, the killers have not been prosecuted.” Ariful Islam Adib of the NCP claimed that India’s dominance began with the Pilkhana massacre. “Those who align with India will be sent straight across the border by the people,” he warned.

After a series of consultations with the Chief Adviser, political leaders presented a range of proposals. Former CPB President Mujahidul Islam Selim stressed the need for reforms based on public opinion. Revolutionary Workers Party Secretary Saiful Haque warned that the Chief Adviser’s resignation could worsen the current crisis and urged that strategic sectors like ports and corridors be brought under political consensus. Ganosamhati Andolan's Zonayed Saki described the situation as extremely challenging for governance. AB Party’s Mojibur Rahman Bhuiyan Manju demanded elections be held by February 5. Mufti Rezaul Karim, Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, called for foundational reforms and the announcement of an electoral roadmap. Nurul Haque Nur, President of Gana Adhikar Parishad, urged action against controversial advisers and called for full cooperation from the military and administrative bodies.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam has assured that all sacrificial waste from Eid-ul-Adha will be removed within 12 hours. “We’re also committed to ensuring fair prices for raw hides, which are a rightful asset of the poor,” he said. “We’ve discussed that the current 5% market toll is too high. Although we couldn’t reduce it this time, we’re working to bring it down to no more than 3% in the future.” This year, 20 designated cattle markets will be set up across the two city corporations of Dhaka. “No animals will be allowed on the streets, and Ansar personnel will be deployed to maintain law and order,” the Adviser added.

The National Unity and Solidarity Council has proposed forming a national government with Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus as President and BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister. At a press briefing, Council leader Nazimul Haque laid out a detailed power-sharing structure: Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar as Vice President, and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman as Deputy Prime Minister. The proposed cabinet includes only Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers, allocated proportionally: 25% from BNP, 20% from Jamaat, 15% from NCP, 5% from Islami Andolon, 10% designated for prominent individuals, and 25% from other political parties.

Speaking at a roadside rally in Lohagara, Chattogram, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah declared that the current constitution has been manipulated by the Awami League to institutionalize fascism. “We must reform this Awami-made constitution urgently,” he stated. Abdullah called for a future Bangladesh shaped by a blend of political wisdom from the past and the aspirations of the youth. He warned against sidelining the younger generation and emphasized that the fall of fascism was led by student movements and opposition parties. “The trial of the Awami League must come first,” he concluded, stressing unity in times of national crisis.

At a protest rally and march demanding the arrest of former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque, Barrister Kaiser Kamal said, “I don’t want to talk about the advisory council. What the people of Bangladesh want is an election. When we look at the list of advisors, we feel concerned. One of them contested the 1991 parliamentary election and got only 249 votes. Even he is now an advisor.” He further added, “Those leading now are like an Under-19 team in the political field. They lack the depth and gravity expected in leadership. That’s why people call them Under-19s. I even heard that one of them spoke about the Supreme Court's verdict—someone who once belonged to Chhatra League.” Recalling history, Kamal mentioned, “That reminded me of Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni of Jubo League, who was once summoned for contempt of court in 1973. Interestingly, his son Taposh also faced a contempt case.”

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud expressed concern over bureaucratic control on university researchers, stating that despite limited resources, many academics continue their research in silence. “Agriculture remains a vital research area in the country,” he added. He noted that no previous government has appointed administrators to nearly 50 public universities in such a short span. “This time, appointments were made based on academic profiles, research, and merit — not political affiliations,” he said. Responding to criticism about the lack of innovation in the national budget and inadequate allocations for education and research, Wahiduddin said, “We’re forced to continue with conventional budgets because we cannot abandon ongoing development projects to fund new ones in education and research.”

Special Assistant Fayez Ahmed criticized the country’s digital development over the past 15 years, saying it created “digital islands” instead of a cohesive digital Bangladesh. He noted that although public services are undergoing transformation, integration has been limited. He praised the Land Ministry for its significant progress in digital transformation, stating that fragmented digital services are now being unified. He introduced a new platform for citizen services named by the Chief Adviser. “Soon, GPS and geofencing will enable digital land surveys, and landowners will be able to view their properties via Google Earth,” he said. “Eventually, a single gateway will show land ownership and real-time status with digital maps.”

Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder stated that the integration of digital technologies in land services has significantly improved user satisfaction. “This digital transformation is essential,” he said, emphasizing the need for intensive training in survey and settlement operations at the early stages. He revealed that the government is now earning an average daily revenue of Tk 10–12 crore through online land services. Services like land registration, land development tax, and record issuance have been fully digitized and made cashless, he added.

Following a meeting with the Chief Adviser, Citizens’ Unity leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna told reporters, “The Chief Adviser said the country is in deep crisis due to Indian hegemonic influence. That’s why national unity is more important than ever.” Manna noted Yunus’s growing concern over the weakening unity among citizens and political forces. “He even expressed despair during the last Advisory Council meeting and contemplated resignation.” Manna added, “He was persuaded not to resign. Others physically stopped him from submitting his resignation letter.”

Following meetings with various political parties, Press Secretary Shafiqur Alam quoted Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus as saying, “We are in the midst of a major crisis. Since the ban on the Awami League, there have been relentless efforts to destabilize the country — aiming to trigger a collapse and push us back into submission. We must prevent this from happening.” He added that the Chief Adviser emphasized the need to overcome division and build national consensus. “If we fail to hold a fair election, I will consider it a personal failure,” Yunus reportedly said. “The uprising has given us a historic opportunity to rescue a broken nation. As long as I’m in office, rest assured, no harm will come to this country.” Yunus also confirmed he will step down after June 30. “When the time is right, the roadmap will be revealed,” he stated.

Adviser for Industry Affairs, Adilur Rahman Khan, announced that the Ministry of Industries, in collaboration with other government bodies, has initiated efforts to modernize the leather industry. These include environmental infrastructure development, capacity building for certification, and technical support. “To enhance skill development, a training and design center is being established in the Tannery Estate,” he said. “Adopting new technologies, modernizing production processes, and ensuring environmental compliance are crucial for improving global competitiveness in this sector.”

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X (formerly Twitter) warning those who frequently issue threats regarding India’s Siliguri corridor, also known as the “Chicken Neck.” He stated that Bangladesh has two such corridors, both far more vulnerable. The first is an 80-kilometer strip in northern Bangladesh stretching from South Dinajpur to the southwestern Garo Hills. If compromised, it could sever Rangpur Division from the rest of the country. The second is a 28-kilometer corridor from South Tripura to the Bay of Bengal, known as the Chattogram Corridor. Sarma pointed out that this corridor is shorter and more sensitive than India’s own.

Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam told the International Crimes Tribunal that, in the face of a mass uprising, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on August 5 and fled to India. However, prior to her resignation, she attempted to suppress the student-led movement with force. “Even as the situation spiraled out of control, she was unwilling to step down,” Tazul stated. “It was Sheikh Rehana who, on August 5, pleaded at Ganabhaban, even holding her sister’s feet, urging her to resign.” Tazul further claimed that on August 4, from 10:30 AM for nearly an hour, Hasina pressured top officials of state security forces to take action, refusing to accept that the situation was beyond control. “Eventually, after persuasion from her family members, she agreed to step down,” he added. The prosecutor also mentioned that key figures including Obaidul Quader, Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq, and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal had advised her against resignation.

Amid ongoing protests at the Secretariat, the government has issued the ‘Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025,’ introducing provisions for dismissal based on four categories of misconduct. The ordinance stipulates that any civil servant who instigates insubordination, disrupts discipline, obstructs duties, is absent without leave or valid reason, or incites others to do the same, will be deemed guilty of misconduct. Disciplinary actions may include demotion, dismissal, or termination. The ordinance was approved by the advisory council last Thursday, sparking unrest among government employees.