Interim government adviser Rizwana Hasan has declared that factories using underground water must pay a usage fee. This initiative aims to curb river and reservoir pollution and enforce the reuse of industrial wastewater. She also revealed that an action plan is being formulated to recover and protect four major rivers around Dhaka. "We won’t be able to complete all tasks within our tenure," she said, "but we will begin restoring the Turag River and prioritize reclaiming Gacha canal, Lobondaha, and illegally occupied forest land after August 8."

BNP leader Ishraq Hossain has demanded the immediate resignation of three controversial advisers in the interim government. Alternatively, he insists they must sign a written pledge stating they will not contest in the upcoming national elections. In a Facebook post, Ishraq stated that this issue is "non-negotiable." He further called for an interrogation of the National Security Adviser to uncover any potential threats against Bangladesh.

BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain warned, "Any delay in elections—under any pretext—will create conditions for a return to autocracy. The interim government and its associates will be held responsible." He urged for swift democratic transition through free and fair elections. He also called for reconstitution of the advisory council to remove controversial members, stating that BNP leaders have faced the greatest personal and political loss and demand accountability for the Awami League’s actions. He concluded, "We never called for the Chief Adviser’s resignation; rather, BNP has cooperated from day one."

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that political parties expressed confidence in Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus, with none demanding his resignation. Instead, they signaled willingness to provide him with the necessary support and time. During the meeting, three parties discussed political unrest, election timelines, reform processes, and the judiciary. Dr. Yunus reiterated his proposal to hold elections between December and June, emphasizing June 30 as a definitive deadline, affirming, “He is a man of his word.”

Nagorik Oikya leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna urged Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus not to consider stepping down. “The people trust him. His sense of duty to the nation won’t allow him to walk away,” Manna said. “As the executive head, he cannot favor anyone. If some have been corrupt in a short time, that’s not a reason to quit in frustration.” He acknowledged the military chief’s recent comments on elections, saying, “The election roadmap must be made clear. I hope Dr. Yunus won’t take any steps that destabilize the nation.”

Two former leaders of the banned Chhatra League have been controversially appointed as president and organizing secretary of Chhatra Dal’s Bar Aulia Degree College unit in Lohagara, Chattogram. Their names—Mohammad Minhaj (President) and Raihan Uddin Munna (Organizing Secretary)—have sparked backlash, with viral images circulating showing their prior affiliations with Awami League student politics. Chattogram South District Chhatra Dal has been urged to remove the names within 72 hours.

Government employees held a protest march inside the Secretariat on Sunday against controversial provisions in the amended Public Service Ordinance 2025. The protestors demanded the removal of what they termed "draconian and black" clauses. Failing to meet the legal adviser, they met with the Law Secretary, who assured that their concerns would be reviewed sympathetically. Public Administration Senior Secretary Mokhlesur Rahman stated, "No ordinance will be finalized without discussions with employee representatives." Notably, the ordinance includes a clause requiring the trial of accused public servants within 25 days.

Nahid Islam, Convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP), stated, "We’ve called on Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus to declare all elections held under the Awami League regime illegal." On Saturday night, an NCP delegation led by Islam met with Dr. Yunus. The delegation included Joint Secretary Mushfiq-us-Salehin, Chief Organizer Hasnat Abdullah, and Senior Joint Secretary Tasnim Zara.

The Anti-Discrimination Employee Unity Forum announced a protest for Sunday at 10 a.m. in front of the Cabinet Division and Ministry of Public Administration. The group demands the removal of controversial pro-Awami League officials appointed on contract. They expressed solidarity with ongoing protests by student groups and civil society, including the July Unity, calling for a bureaucracy free from partisan influence.

Following a one-hour meeting with the Chief Adviser on Saturday night, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman stated, "We conveyed that holding elections before implementing key reforms would fail to meet public expectations." He was joined by senior leaders Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Asif Mahmud, and National Consensus Commission Vice President Ali Riaz. Earlier, Taher told the press, “We’ve come to discuss the overall situation of the country.”

The Bangladesh Police Service Association has issued a strong condemnation in response to a viral video of Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) President Nurul Haque Nur making threats against the police.

In the video, Nur is heard saying: “If the police lay a hand on us, that hand won’t remain intact. Just like in Jatrabari, where the public beat police officers and hung them from the bridge — if any activist of Gono Odhikar Parishad is harmed, similar consequences will follow.”

The Police Service Association denounced the statement as highly inappropriate and unacceptable, emphasizing that while constructive criticism is welcome, such remarks constitute a direct threat to law enforcement. They further stated that this kind of incitement is not only irresponsible but also amounts to a criminal offense under the law.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed stated, "We have formally and verbally demanded the resignation of two student advisers and the national security adviser for compromising the neutrality of the interim government. We've raised this before." Regarding the election roadmap, he added, "The Chief Adviser has not given specific details. We’ve made our demands clear. Perhaps they’ll respond through a press briefing, and we’ll wait for that before issuing a reaction."

A rally titled ‘March for Yunus’ was held at Shahbagh, demanding that Dr. Muhammad Yunus be made the President of Bangladesh. Organizers of the event also called for the formation of a national government.

They presented three additional demands: constitutional reforms, prosecution of the ruling Awami League for the alleged “July massacre,” and a five-year mandate for Dr. Yunus.

Shahbagh police station’s Officer-in-Charge Khalid Mansur confirmed the rally, stating that it was organized by the Inqibal Mancha and attended by a small group of people.

Faruk-e-Azam Bir Protik, Adviser on Liberation War Affairs, and Nurjahan Begum, Adviser on Health, paid their respects to the body of Shaheed Md. Hasan—the most recent martyr of the July Uprising. The two advisers laid floral wreaths upon his arrival at the airport. As per his mother’s wishes, Hasan will be buried in Subarnachar, Noakhali. He passed away while undergoing treatment in Thailand.

Chaired by the Chief Adviser, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved nine development projects, including a major upgrade of the grid power evacuation system. The total estimated cost for these projects is BDT 11,851 crore. Of this, BDT 8,046 crore will come from government funds, BDT 2,988 crore from foreign aid, and BDT 816 crore from the implementing agencies’ own funds.