On August 5, the Awami League government fell in the face of a mass uprising. The ousted Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, took refuge in India. Dr. Muhammad Yunus assumed responsibility as the head of the interim government. In an interview with The Guardian, Dr. Yunus stated that Sheikh Hasina inflicted irreversible damage on the country, leaving it in ruins—comparable to Gaza. He described her rule as a regime of lawlessness, where the government was essentially a family of bandits. “During Hasina’s tenure, there was no real government—only a family of criminals running the state. Any order from her had to be executed without question. If someone caused problems, they would simply disappear. If someone wanted to contest elections, they ensured victory in a predetermined manner. They even facilitated million-dollar loans from banks that never needed to be repaid,” he alleged. Dr. Yunus also criticized India’s decision to provide shelter to Hasina and give her a platform to speak, calling it a dangerous move.

Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin has stated that the student wing of BNP has no significant sources of income. "If there is no income, then the question of financial sources is not very relevant," he said in response to recent debates between Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir over funding sources. He mentioned that Chhatra Dal’s activities are supported by former leaders, businesspersons, and expatriates. He also emphasized that Chhatra Dal is a BNP-affiliated organization and receives some financial participation from BNP for joint programs.

Garment workers protesting the death of a female colleague in a road accident have withdrawn their blockade of Banani’s roads after seven hours. The protest caused severe traffic congestion in Banani and surrounding areas. Additional police personnel were deployed in the afternoon, forming barricades to control the situation. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Russell Sarkar stated that the accident occurred while the worker was crossing the road, which led to the workers’ spontaneous protest, paralyzing traffic in the area.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has issued a statement in response to remarks made by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk regarding the role of Bangladesh’s military in an alleged coup. Türk had claimed that he "warned" the military not to participate in repression, which he suggested led to a government change. In its statement, ISPR clarified that the Bangladesh military was never informed of any such warning. "If any concerns were expressed, they would have been directed to the government at the time, not the military," ISPR stated. The statement also emphasized that Türk's comments are being misrepresented, potentially leading to misconceptions about the military’s professionalism.

Jamaat-e-Islami has accused former UP Chairman Nazrul Islam Manik of orchestrating the murder of two Jamaat activists in Satkania. Manik, who has been involved in Awami League politics, allegedly amassed a fortune of over a billion taka through various illicit activities over the past 16 years. He was a close associate of former MP Dr. Abu Reza Muhammad Nezamuddin Nadvi and built his wealth through illegal sand extraction, brick kiln operations, land grabbing, and even murder. Local sources claim that after Manik went into hiding following the events of August 5, his assets—including brick kilns and forest land—were looted, amounting to an estimated Tk 500 million. Allegations have surfaced that the looting was led by the slain Jamaat activists Nezam Uddin and Abu Saleh.

Professor Dr. M. Aminul Islam, the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, has resigned from his position. He was responsible for the Ministry of Education. When asked whether he resigned voluntarily or under government pressure, he declined to comment. When questioned about taking on a more significant role after resigning, Dr. Islam stated, "I do not wish to comment on that either." However, he assured that he would remain involved in the education sector in some capacity. According to sources, he resigned following recommendations from senior government officials.

A joint task force arrested two individuals, including a district organizer of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, during a raid at Narayanganj General Hospital on Sunday around 3 PM. Authorities recovered four yaba tablets from their possession. The detainees have been identified as Mohammad Zidan, a district organizer of the student movement, and Iqbal Hossain, a hospital broker. Investigations revealed that Zidan had been intimidating hospital staff for personal gain and was also involved in drug trafficking within the hospital premises. Following his arrest, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has expelled him from the organization.

U.S. authorities have arrested a leading student activist from Columbia University for his pro-Palestinian stance. Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at the School of International and Public Affairs, was taken into custody by agents from the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security. His arrest is seen as part of a new policy targeting foreign students supporting Hamas. According to four classmates, Khalil was detained from his campus housing on Saturday by federal agents.

U.S. hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler has drawn criticism from Israeli officials after stating that “the United States is not Israel’s agent” regarding negotiations with Hamas. Senior Israeli officials told the Times of Israel they were shocked by Boehler’s remarks. The statement came amid ongoing discussions mediated by Qatar and Egypt, focusing on securing the release of American hostages in Gaza. Boehler stressed that the ultimate goal remains the release of all captives.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has confirmed that preparations are underway to announce the national election schedule in October. "Our timeline is set for December, and we are working accordingly. If the elections are held in December, the schedule must be announced in October," he stated. The CEC recently met with British High Commissioner Sarah Cook, clarifying that their discussion focused on preparations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election rather than local government elections. He also mentioned that assistance has been requested from the British High Commission for training candidates' agents and observers.

The family of BNP leader and former ward councilor Chowdhury Alam has filed a complaint with a tribunal seeking justice for his enforced disappearance. Alam was the first victim of enforced disappearance under the Awami League government. Reports indicate that 18 individuals, including Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya and Ziaul Ahsan Zia, have been named as accused. The family claims that on June 20, 2010, Alam was attacked by individuals identifying themselves as RAB officers while returning from United Hospital in Gulshan. Local residents captured a man named Billal, allegedly a member of RAB-1, and handed him over to Gulshan Police Station. On the night of June 25, law enforcement officials allegedly abducted Alam in a white microbus from Indira Road, Farmgate. Fourteen years have passed, but his whereabouts remain unknown.

Mark Carney, newly elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, has strongly rejected the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. His statement came in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that Canada should join the U.S. to benefit from lower tariffs and increased military protection. Carney declared that Canada will remain independent and sovereign, emphasizing that while Americans may desire Canada’s resources, land, and water, they will never own the country.

On Sunday, Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen announced that Israel would "immediately" cut off electricity supply to Gaza. Cohen stated, "We will take all necessary measures to bring back all hostages and ensure that Hamas no longer exists in Gaza after the war." Shortly after this declaration, Cohen signed the order to halt power supply to Gaza. According to The Wall Street Journal, Israel plans to first stop the entry of goods into Gaza, followed by cutting off electricity and water.

At an anti-rape rally at Chittagong University (CU), marketing student Sumaiya Shikder faced strong opposition after calling for the resignation of the university proctor. During her speech, some students began chanting “fake, fake” slogans. Khan Talat Mahmud Rafi, a fellow student, intervened and took the microphone from Sumaiya. Although Rafi attempted to continue the protest with slogans, dissenting students kept chanting “fake.” Eventually, Rafi announced the protest’s conclusion, and students dispersed.

To maintain law and order, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury made unannounced visits to several police stations early Monday morning. He inspected Tejgaon, Kalabagan, Shahbagh, and New Market police stations. Chowdhury stated that those involved in organized crime, theft, robbery, extortion, and acts of violence against women and children will be brought to justice and face strict legal consequences.