To prevent Indian BSF from pushing back alleged Bangladeshis across the Kasba border in Brahmanbaria, BGB has heightened security in the area. Naik Subedar Masudur Rahman said patrols are active near border pillars 2049–2053. Locals have been engaged through community meetings, and BGB forces remain on alert to counter any unauthorized repatriation attempts from Gujarat, India.

Protesters have blocked Shahbagh intersection, demanding the banning of the Awami League. Activists from NCP, Islami Chhatra Shibir, Khelafat Majlish, and other Islamist parties have joined the demonstration. Prominent figures like Mufti Jasim Uddin Rahmani were seen at the protest. Sargis Alam declared that without a formal government notification banning the Awami League, they will not retreat and may expand blockades nationwide. Mufti Azizul Haque of Hefazat said the Awami League must be removed from Bangladesh’s political landscape.

Mass uprising leader Hasnat Abdullah announced a nationwide rally at 3 PM on Saturday to demand a ban on the Awami League. He emphasized that demonstrations will continue in all previously mobilized areas until the government declares the party a terrorist organization. He reiterated demands for group prosecution under international crimes law and the issuance of the July Declaration.

After 17 years, Dr. Zubaida Rahman returned to Bangladesh and performed Jumu’ah prayers at Baitul Aman Jame Mosque in Dhanmondi, in the women's section. Later, she spent time privately with family members at Mahbub Bhaban, including her mother Iqbal Mand Banu. Upon exiting the mosque, she was warmly received by well-wishers. Barrister Nasir Uddin Asim and Barrister Mehnaz Mannan were among those present.

Citing national security concerns, Indian authorities requested YouTube to block access to four Bangladeshi television channels—Jamuna TV, Ekattor TV, Banglavision, and Mohona TV—from Indian territory. Users in India attempting to access these channels now see a message stating the content is restricted due to government orders. Independent Indian media outlet The Wire was also reportedly blocked. Platform X revealed that the Indian government ordered the blocking of over 8,000 accounts, some belonging to independent media.

Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab Mancha, expressed that thousands of martyr families and the nation await Begum Khaleda Zia’s arrival at Shahbagh. In another post, he declared, “The very grounds of Shahbagh, which once saw the rise of fascism, will now witness its fall—Inshallah.” Protesters at Shahbagh chanted slogans opposing the Awami League, fascism, and Indian interference.

The AB Party has called for an all-party national convention to initiate steps toward banning the ruling Awami League, labeling it a party responsible for crimes against humanity. Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju said, “The Awami League has committed enforced disappearances, killings, mass murders, and large-scale looting. They have destroyed the electoral process and democracy itself. It’s time to build consensus to formally ban this party.” He added that while larger parties like BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami were initially hesitant, all parties must now unite to take a decisive stance. Monju also demanded an impartial investigation into former President Abdul Hamid's recent departure from the country.

Attorney General Mohammad Asaduzzaman remarked that the Awami League could be banned under Section 19 of the Special Powers Act of 1974—enacted during Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's one-party rule. Citing a UN report, he claimed the July revolution resulted in 2,000 deaths and 30,000 people disabled. Over the past 17 years, 700 individuals were allegedly murdered and 4,500 victims subjected to extrajudicial killings, with 6 million facing politically motivated charges. He concluded that the people of Bangladesh will ensure justice and uphold the rule of law, God willing.

Panic and anxiety are spreading across Indian cities as fears mount over the escalating tensions with Pakistan. Many residents spent a sleepless night amid uncertainty and fear, as nuclear-armed neighbors exchange accusations of cross-border attacks. India claims to have shot down Pakistani drones, while confusion reigns online as rumors mix with facts, heightening public anxiety. From Delhi to Bengaluru, emergency preparedness drills are underway. Air raid sirens and blackout simulations are adding to the panic. People evacuated from border areas are struggling with sudden expenses for household essentials, unsure of when—or if—they will return home.

Mass movement leader Sargis Alam demanded the immediate designation of the Awami League as a terrorist organization. He also called for the inclusion of provisions under the International Crimes Tribunal Act to prosecute the party as a whole and to issue a comprehensive ‘July Declaration’. Earlier, he stated that all major political parties except the BNP have gathered at Shahbagh, adding that the July coalition will be complete once the BNP joins.

Prominent leader of the ongoing mass uprising, Nahid Islam, stated that the Shahbagh sit-in will continue. He urged that in the interest of national sovereignty, all political forces—regardless of ideology—must unite in July. Citing ongoing blockades across Dhaka, he warned that if a decisive action is not taken soon, the entire country will once again march on the capital. He further called for unification of all pro-Bangladesh forces to ban the Awami League, labeling it a fascist, anti-liberation, anti-Islam, anti-democracy, and anti-humanitarian entity.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that India stands isolated on the global stage, with Israel being its only clear ally. “Most countries around the world have taken a neutral stance on the current situation,” Asif said. He highlighted that among Pakistan’s allies, China, Turkey, and Azerbaijan have expressed unequivocal support for Pakistan. The Pakistani government remains in daily contact with key partners including Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and Qatar. Meanwhile, the Indian Army has alleged that the Pakistan Army launched coordinated attacks along the western border on the nights of May 8 and 9, using drones and missiles to target Jammu, Udhampur, and Pathankot in Punjab. Islamabad has denied these claims.

Nurul Haque Nur has called for an immediate executive ban on all activities of the Awami League until legal proceedings against the party are completed. He criticized the Advisory Council, stating that most of its members no longer uphold the spirit of the July uprising and have begun appeasing the Awami League. “The council has betrayed the martyrs and the injured of the popular uprising,” Nur alleged, calling for its urgent reconstitution. Echoing this sentiment, Rashed Khan said, “It’s already too late — had action been taken nine months ago, Awami League members wouldn’t be roaming freely today. If we fail to hold them accountable now, they will return to punish the revolutionaries later.”

Hasnat Abdullah declared that Shahbagh, the birthplace of fascism, will also be its final battleground. In a social media post on Friday, the leader of the mass uprising stated that it is only a matter of time. “Our united struggle under the banner of July will continue,” he wrote. Earlier, at a rally in front of the Chief Adviser’s residence, Abdullah announced a blockade of the Shahbagh area demanding the banning of Awami League for committing genocide. He affirmed that the protest will not end until the party is officially banned, marking the beginning of the second phase of the uprising.

Tarique Rahman has accused the current regime of deliberately delaying constitutional reforms to create escape opportunities for former autocrats, weaken the anti-fascist alliance, and ultimately rehabilitate the Awami League. “This country does not belong to any individual or party — it belongs to the people,” he said, emphasizing that the Awami League had previously distorted the constitution for its own partisan interests. Rahman insisted that constitutional reform is essential and non-negotiable. “With fascism on the run, we have a chance to restore democracy,” he added, urging vigilance against future conspiracies. Referring to recent events, he remarked, “Just as Sheikh Hasina fled on August 5, Abdul Hamid also vanished under mysterious circumstances. The government claims to know nothing about his whereabouts, fueling public suspicion.”