A court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate a case filed against three former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairmen and one former secretary for allegedly harassing Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman with false corruption charges. The plaintiff, Harunur Rashid, named Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury, Habibur Rahman, Abul Hasan Manzur, and former secretary Mokhlesur Rahman as the accused.

On Sunday afternoon, Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus held an emergency meeting with Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed to discuss the country's overall situation. Meanwhile, the Chief Adviser has been holding discussions with leaders of various political parties and organizations. On Saturday night, he met with BNP, NCP, and Jamaat-e-Islami representatives.

BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy said, “If we announce a street protest tomorrow, Dr. Yunus won’t last 24 hours. But we want him to succeed, because his success would also mean the success of the July-August movement.” Criticizing frequent visits by certain figures to government offices, he added, “Why do they visit the Secretariat and DC offices so often?” Roy also condemned corruption, saying that many corrupt officials from Hasina’s era still remain untouched. “How many have been arrested or tried? The government hasn’t even taken any initiative.”

Maruf Kamal Khan, former press secretary to Begum Khaleda Zia, has warned all stakeholders in Bangladesh’s state and political arena to abandon the path of confrontation and instead pursue dialogue and consensus. “Stop trying to present yourselves as the ruling or opposition side of the interim government. If this interim administration fails, forming another consensus government will be nearly impossible, potentially plunging the country into anarchy,” he wrote. Expressing cautious support for BNP, he also warned against the rise of extremist factions within the party and emphasized the need for democratic and nationalist forces to treat foreign powers as friends—not masters.

The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered a public notice to be published in national newspapers summoning Sheikh Hasina to explain her alleged contempt of court. The notice must be published in both a Bengali and an English daily within seven days. The prosecution stated that the charge was filed in response to Hasina’s reported comment, “We have received a license to kill 226 people.”

Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) observed a full-day work stoppage for the second day, protesting the ordinance to dissolve the institution and pressing four key demands. The two main gates of the NBR building remained locked, rendering operations effectively inoperative. According to the announced program, all tax, customs, and VAT offices except for export and international passenger services were shut from 9 AM to 5 PM. On Monday, the full work stoppage will continue across all tax departments, excluding international passenger services.

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain and employees of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) continued their protest for the 10th consecutive day, demanding that Ishraque be sworn in and formally handed over mayoral responsibilities. All administrative activities of the DSCC remain virtually shut down due to an ongoing strike and sit-in program. Protester Munir Hossain declared, “We will return home only when Ishraque Hossain sits in the mayor's chair. Until then, the movement will continue.” On Sunday, all main entrances to Nagar Bhaban remained locked, paralyzing operations.

Speaking at a public rally in Banshkhali, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah accused both domestic and foreign elements of conspiring to discredit the interim government. He warned those within the secretariat allegedly involved in the plot not to consider themselves irreplaceable, stating that the people will find alternatives if needed. Abdullah added that the exiled regime would not have fled if it were confident about returning, and called on journalists to uphold pro-Bangladesh journalism against hegemonic forces.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is set to meet with all political parties today in two separate sessions. The first session at 5 PM will include leaders such as Col. (Retd.) Oli Ahmed, Mahmudur Rahman Manna, and Saiful Haque. The second session at 6 PM will involve Islamic scholars and figures including Maulana Sadequr Rahman, Mamunul Haque, and Nurul Haque Nur.

BNP leader Ishraq Hossain has filed a writ petition in the High Court seeking to be sworn in as Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). This follows the court's earlier dismissal of a petition that sought to block his swearing-in, stating the petition was filed in the wrong forum and lacked jurisdiction.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam alleges that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina personally ordered an operation to capture BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed, which resulted in his abduction and enforced disappearance across the border. Salahuddin had recently taken on the role of BNP spokesperson and was issuing powerful daily statements from a secret location during a period of intense government crackdown. Shafiqul praised Salahuddin’s writing and his wife Hasina Ahmed’s persistent campaign for justice.

Two Bangladeshi men, Robiul (28) and Azad Hossain (26), were shot and injured by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the Kasba border in Brahmanbaria. According to Lt. Col. Ziaur Rahman, they were part of a group that allegedly entered 150-200 yards into Indian territory when BSF opened fire. Both victims are currently receiving treatment, and further investigations are ongoing.

A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants against two individuals—former journalist union leader Khairul Alam and alleged Awami League donor Asaduzzaman Asad—in a defamation case filed by Jugantor Editor Abdul Hai Shikder. Another accused, Mahbub Morshed of BSS, remains out on bail, with his bail extended until the next hearing.

Formal charges have been submitted to the International Crimes Tribunal against eight individuals, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman Habib, for the killing of six people during the August 5 student-led uprising in Chankharpul. This marks the first official legal move related to the July protests. Four of the accused are in custody; the others remain at large.

Ali Riaz, Chair of the National Consensus Commission, stressed that meaningful reform is not possible without civil society engagement. He noted that while the commission has held discussions with 33 political parties over six months, full consensus has not been reached on all issues. He underscored the importance of creating a national charter and treating this opportunity with the seriousness it deserves, promising transparency on unresolved issues.