GOP leader Rashed Khan revealed that the core conflicts in the current administration stem from disputes over a proposed humanitarian corridor and the Chittagong Port. “Advisers beholden to foreign interests are pushing for resignation to fulfill promises made to their backers,” he said. Khan accused them of emotional blackmail and prioritizing NGO profits over national security. He criticized Dr. Yunus for surrounding himself with inexperienced and controversial advisers instead of competent individuals, resulting in a lack of progress on institutional reform and genocide trials even after 10 months.

Joe Lopez, a firmware engineer at Microsoft, was fired after interrupting CEO Satya Nadella’s speech at the company’s annual developer conference. Lopez shouted, “Satya, show us how Microsoft is helping kill Palestinians. Show us Azure’s role in Israel’s war crimes.” Security promptly escorted him out of the event, and Microsoft later terminated his employment.

Malaysian immigration authorities have detained 597 undocumented migrants—including Bangladeshis—in Selangor. The large-scale operation involved 390 officers and checked documents of 1,597 individuals. Those detained include 472 men and 125 women from countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand.

Adviser Asif Mahmud issued a stark warning on Thursday: “The crocodile you’re summoning through the BAL-North-Delhi alliance will eventually turn on you. You’re not one of them—just temporarily co-opted.” He added, “We fear neither death nor loss. The only sorrow is that neither democratic reform nor public welfare will see a positive path. The pain of shattered dreams may be our nation’s fate.”

BNP leader Zainul Abedin Farooq addressed Dr. Yunus directly: “You are not just a Nobel laureate; you are the pride of Bangladesh’s 180 million citizens.” Farooq expressed dismay over media reports suggesting Yunus intended to resign. “Why were you appointed? To conduct elections. Nine months have passed, and there's still no roadmap,” he said. Farooq criticized the lack of progress, claiming that political manipulation has delayed the election schedule. As a result, he said, BNP has called for the resignation of three advisers.

In a pointed critique, Farhad Mazhar argued that Dr. Yunus made a mistake by expressing his willingness to resign. “Resignation would signify failure—a self-inflicted wound. He must respect the will of the people, not succumb to pressure from any party or group,” Mazhar wrote. He urged Yunus to ensure justice for past killings, draft a new constitution, and resist global corporate dominance by introducing people-friendly investment policies. He emphasized the need to build a strong army capable of defending against adversaries like India and Myanmar and facilitating the Rohingya repatriation. “The people want an end to misunderstandings between the Chief Adviser and the military,” he added, warning that undue military pressure is part of a greater conspiracy.

Adviser Rizwana Hasan reiterated that the Chief Adviser has committed to holding elections between December and June, and there is no room for deviation. On the matter of his potential resignation, she remarked, “There are serious responsibilities at hand—some of which are bound by timelines. On both elections and governance, the Chief Adviser will speak for himself.” Addressing the public’s rising expectations, she added, “The real pressure is whether we can deliver. Roadblocks between meetings—from Secretariat to Jamuna—hamper our work. Why are roads being closed? These are solvable issues through dialogue.” She also announced agreements with the World Bank and ADB to clean up four rivers in Dhaka.

Ali Ahsan Junayed, convener of UP Bangladesh, declared that their movement cannot stop short of completing the "unfinished revolution of July." "We are not paralyzed by fear of death. We fear none but Allah," he said. Addressing Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus, he urged, "Take the helm with a firm hand. Take decisive steps to fulfill July's aspirations. The students and masses are with you." He encouraged Yunus to engage directly with July's revolutionaries to understand the challenges on the ground, warning that continued delay could jeopardize the movement. "Sit with the warriors of July, hear them out, and you'll see them rise again across the nation to save it, InshAllah," he said.

The Bangladesh Armed Forces issued a public alert via Facebook, stating that a vested group used the official military logo to circulate a fake press release online. The aim was to mislead the public and create discord between the military and civilians. “Do not fall for rumors or misinformation,” the statement read. “Verify information and stay aware.” The false release sharply criticized the government and gained traction online before being debunked.

In a recent statement, Faez Ahmad Tayeb affirmed that the Chief Adviser will not step down. He emphasized that while Dr. Yunus does not seek power, his presence is essential for Bangladesh’s peaceful democratic transition. Tayeb urged the cabinet to become more dynamic and functional, with advisers taking on greater responsibilities and showcasing visible progress to the public. He called for more intensive dialogue with political parties and insisted that the military must stay out of politics. Referring to a recent statement by the Army Chief about holding elections by December, Tayeb criticized the lack of jurisdictional propriety. However, he added that the military must still be respected and kept in confidence. Tayeb expressed hope that national elections would be held by April-May, before the first anniversary of the mass uprising, and that the initial verdict against "killer Hasina" would be delivered by then.
Note: Tayeb later clarified on social media that these comments reflect his personal opinion, not an official statement.

Umama Fatema commented, “There is no political unity in the country anymore. It fell apart around last September or October.” She suggested that if all parties had shown some maturity and compromise out of respect for the martyrs, the country could have remained stable until elections. “Various internal forces are actively destabilizing the nation,” she wrote, warning that revolutionary factions are now consumed by power struggles. She criticized current displays of concern for Dr. Yunus as hypocritical, given past failures to support consensus politics.

After Army Chief Asim Munir became only the second person in Pakistan’s history to be promoted to Field Marshal, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan commented, “It would have been more fitting to declare him king, as the country is now ruled by jungle law.” Speaking from court during a trial, Khan condemned drone strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that killed civilians. He also denied rumors of any deal with the establishment, calling such reports false and misleading.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 85 people over the past 24 hours, while another 29 Palestinians have died from starvation. Thousands remain at risk of famine. Since the war began seven months ago, 53,762 Palestinians have been killed and 122,197 injured. However, the true death toll likely exceeds 61,700, as many remain missing under rubble and are presumed dead.

The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Jeddah has met with representatives of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to strengthen bilateral trade and increase Saudi investment in Bangladesh. Consul General Miayamo Mainul Kabir highlighted significant growth in Bangladeshi exports and noted that the country, as the world’s second-largest garment exporter, has maintained its strong market position. He emphasized the potential for diversified exports such as leather goods, plastics, frozen fish, agro-processed foods, pharmaceuticals, jute products, tea, and halal meat.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) forcibly pushed 100 more individuals into Bangladesh, including five members of a single family—women and children among them—who were bound hand and foot and thrown into the Feni River along the Tripura border. They were later rescued near the Sonai Pul area after drifting through the night. Victims said they reached the Feni border area at dawn. Reports confirm increased push-ins across five different border districts in recent days.