Jamaat-e-Islami leader Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan warned that the days of “Awami League-style” elections in Bangladesh are over. “Some people think they can continue conducting elections the way the Awami League did. That will no longer be accepted, InshaAllah,” he said. He also demanded that local government elections be held before parliamentary polls, in line with the roadmap provided by the Yunus-led interim government. “We want a peaceful environment in Bangladesh. Some are trying to disrupt that peace, but we will not be intimidated,” he asserted.

Shahidul Islam Babul, a leader of BNP’s farmers' wing, claimed that if Sheikh Hasina were still in power, he and his colleagues would be imprisoned. Speaking at a local event, he promised that a BNP-led government would construct a bridge over the Arial Khan River to connect Sadarpur with Char Manair, which he said would significantly improve the lives of people in the riverine areas.

Fatema Khanam Liza has been relieved of her duties as the spokesperson of the Chattogram Metropolitan unit of Boichitra Birodhi Chhatro Andolon (Anti-Discrimination Student Movement) following viral videos showing her engaging in drug use and an unregulated lifestyle. The organization stated that such behavior is unacceptable from a representative of a movement founded on the blood and sacrifice of the July Uprising. In a separate order, Shahriar Sikder was expelled from his post as an organizer following his arrest by Double Mooring police on extortion charges.

Tensions flared in Cumilla Thursday night following the announcement of new committees for the BNP’s South District and Metropolitan units of its student wing. Disgruntled activists who were denied positions staged an immediate protest. After marching through the city, they gathered outside the party offices in Kandirpar, chanting slogans. A few individuals then stormed the BNP office, vandalized furniture, and set parts of the premises on fire. Locals rushed to extinguish the flames. Shortly afterward, several crude bombs were detonated in the vicinity. Clashes were also reported between newly appointed members and those left out.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has pledged that if elected, his party will run the state with a sense of accountability and fear of God. “We will not bow to any global superpower,” he stated. Rahman emphasized Jamaat’s long struggle to establish a Quranic society in Bangladesh, saying they aim to build a system like that of Caliph Umar (RA). He called for unity beyond race, religion, or political affiliation and declared martyrdom as the highest honor in a believer’s life.

Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of the National Committee to Protect Oil-Gas and Mineral Resources, has received a chilling death threat by mail. The letter, signed under the alias “Bullet,” was delivered to his village home and warns of murder and violence against him and his family. “They’ll kill me wherever they find me,” Akhtar wrote on Facebook. “I’ve had several close brushes with death. Still, I never backed down from protesting, and never will, InshaAllah. My trust lies with Allah.”

BNP leader Abdul Moin Khan has said that the only way to restore democracy in Bangladesh is through a free and fair national election held without delay. “We fought against Pakistan for democracy,” he stated, adding that democracy was later derailed when a one-party BAKSAL system was imposed, ignoring the people's will. “That authoritarian regime ultimately collapsed in 2024 following mass student and public protests,” he noted. Emphasizing BNP’s commitment to inclusive politics, he said, “We do not believe in the politics of vengeance. BNP wants to build the country alongside all pro-democracy citizens. We support freedom of speech and a free media for everyone in Bangladesh.” He also recalled that former President Ziaur Rahman often took rural artists along during foreign trips, and that Zia aimed to rebuild Bangladesh based on nationalism.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has criticized the government, questioning its authority to hand over control of ports and corridors to foreign entities. "What deals have you made abroad? What mandate do you have to transfer our sea ports, river ports, and corridors to foreign powers?" he asked. He stated that the government's sole mandate is to organize a general election in Bangladesh. Salahuddin urged the government to prioritize electoral reforms and hold national elections by December. He also condemned the appointment of a foreign national as the country’s National Security Adviser.

The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) has revealed that dismissed soldier Md. Naimul Islam had been planning acts of sabotage under the guise of organizing a protest rally. Since August 5, he had been collaborating with other discharged soldiers to spread provocative messages and incite unrest via media and social platforms. On May 18, he planned to stage a major disruptive rally at the entrance of Dhaka Cantonment. When army personnel attempted to contact him, he attacked them with local weapons. Naimul and two associates were subsequently arrested.

Ordinary officers of the income tax and customs cadres, currently observing a pen-down strike, have called for a resolution through dialogue over the dissolution of the National Board of Revenue (NBR). On Sunday, the strike entered its fourth day. In response, NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan held a meeting and formed a four-member committee to liaise with protesters. However, officials supporting the government gazette claim that those opposing it are attempting to destabilize both the NBR and the administration.

Polytechnic students from institutes across the country have announced protests and human chains on Sunday, including a major rally in front of the High Court in Dhaka. They are demanding the cancellation of a recent court verdict related to craft instructors. Student leader Zubayer Patwari said the issue of craft instructors remains unresolved and must be fully addressed. Mashfiq Islam Dewan added that a draft outlining six key demands has been prepared, including changes to the designations of technical instructors. Students are hopeful these reforms will be implemented soon.

Information Secretary Mahbuba Farzana has announced that the Bangladesh Film Archive will collect and preserve audiovisual documentation of the July Uprising. She said the archive will be modernized with new equipment to ensure the preservation of accurate historical records for future generations. The initiative aims to prevent the distortion of history and will serve as a credible source of information and display.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that countries failing to sign new trade agreements with the United States may face tariffs as high as 50%. Trump stated that the demand for trade deals is so high that individual negotiations are not feasible. Instead, within the next 2–3 weeks, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will send letters outlining new tariff structures. Countries that don’t comply will be subject to increased tariffs.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 17 individuals attempting to cross into Bangladesh through the Haripur border in Thakurgaon. Meanwhile, Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed in 11 women and children through two separate areas in Panchagarh. Amid rising tensions over border killings, drone flights, and push-ins, a flag meeting between BGB and BSF was held near Damurhuda in Chuadanga. Both sides agreed to reduce border fatalities to zero, curb illegal crossings and smuggling, enhance patrols, and maintain surveillance operations.

Teachers and staff of the mosque-based child and mass education project besieged the Planning Commission demanding unpaid salaries. The protest, involving 84,000 workers, was suspended after assurances from the Planning Secretary. Prior to this, protesters had submitted a memorandum to the Chief Adviser. Their grievance stems from a recommendation to exclude five months of unpaid salaries in a revised proposal for the now-concluded project. Protesters are demanding full payment before Eid-ul-Adha.