Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of the NCP, stated that the government must move toward elections by delivering visible progress on justice and institutional reforms. He emphasized that the government should be granted time only based on performance, not delays. Hossain said that while discussions have started on constitutional matters, there has been no progress yet on reforming the judiciary, Election Commission, public administration, ACC, or police. The party also demanded rewriting the constitution and holding constituent assembly elections.

BNP leader Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie has said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina must be brought to justice first, followed by members of her family, for alleged enforced disappearances, killings, and misrule. He asserted that without this, true reform and elections cannot take place. “Until democracy is firmly rooted, fascist forces will continue to oppress the people,” he added. Annie called for the destruction of authoritarianism as the movement’s next slogan.

Senior Joint Chief Coordinator of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), Abdul Hannan Masud, has clarified controversy surrounding a photo of him in a luxurious office. Masud stated that the picture was taken at a temporary NCP office, not his personal space, and he is an advisor to the labor wing of the NCP at the port—not a port authority advisor.

Hafiza Akhter Jhumur has publicly accused Ahidul Islam Durjoy, a field officer of the National Intelligence Agency, of defrauding her of Tk 2 million under the false promise of marriage. She alleged that they met in 2020 while working for CODEC NGO, during which time Durjoy took inappropriate photos of her and used them to blackmail her into a relationship. He reportedly took large sums of cash from her under various pretexts and issued a fake cheque worth Tk 2 million. Durjoy is currently in prison in connection with the case.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar has accused the Awami League of establishing one-party rule through three fraudulent elections, thereby undermining the political system. He hailed the July uprising as the end of fascist rule. Parwar urged all patriotic forces to support the roadmap laid out by the interim government for holding a neutral national election. He emphasized that establishing a democratic and equitable state through fair elections is now the nation’s top priority.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus stated that the recommendations which can be quickly implemented should be carried out through the current process, as women around the world are watching and will evaluate it. Emphasizing that this is not solely a women’s issue but a broader societal concern, he said the report will be printed like a textbook and made accessible to the public rather than kept as a mere office document. The recommendations from the Women’s Reform Commission will also be brought to political parties through the National Consensus Commission. Commission Chairperson Shirin Parvin Huq added that the proposals have been divided into three categories: actions the current government can take, those for the next elected government, and separate reflections of the hopes and demands of the women’s movement. Earlier, the report was submitted to the Chief Advisor.

A video of Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury speaking with an elderly man at Turag Police Station has gone viral. In the video, the adviser is seen asking the man, “Who filed a case against you?” The man replies, “My wife.” When asked about the nature of the case, he says it’s a domestic abuse case. The elderly man explains that his first two wives passed away. He later married another woman, divorced her, and then remarried. He claims that the woman who filed the case is the same previous wife and insists that her allegations are false.

BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said that Shaheed Ziaur Rahman taught the nation to uphold independence and sovereignty with a distinct sense of identity. Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia, and Tarique Rahman have all led and organized the BNP effectively. He asserted that BNP is a party of the people and that no conspiracy against it will be tolerated. Rizvi criticized some government advisers for repeatedly talking about reforms, pointing out that reforms are usually made and adjusted in parliament. He questioned the need for so much talk about reform if it is already part of the legislative process. He noted that the current government has been in power for eight months, and if elections are held in December, about eight months remain. So, how much more time is needed for reforms? He emphasized that whatever reforms are made now must be approved by the next parliament. Rizvi also criticized what he described as anti-Bangladesh ties between India and the Awami League.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that the upcoming national election will be the best in the history of Bangladesh. During a meeting with a delegation from the Asian Network for Free Elections, he stated that the election will be free, fair, and inclusive. He added that it will serve as a milestone in the country’s democratic journey. The delegation expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet the Chief Adviser and reaffirmed their commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure a transparent and credible electoral process.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman declared that although the fascist regime may have fallen, fascism itself still haunts the country. “For 15 years, the regime silenced the people and turned the country into a prison,” he said. He called for a corruption-free implementation of the Teesta Mega Plan and criticized those who build lavish estates abroad, saying true patriots do not flee their homeland. Dr. Rahman emphasized Jamaat’s commitment to ensuring dignity and safety for women, and he demanded the immediate, unconditional release of former Ameer ATM Azharul Islam.

After a human chain protest on Saturday titled “Rise in Red,” technical education students announced a nationwide mass gathering on Sunday to demand their six-point charter. Demonstrators chanted slogans such as “Blood is burning,” “Abu Sayeed Mugdha, the war isn’t over,” “Builders of the nation, rise once again,” and “Why the attack in Cumilla? We demand answers.” On Friday, students had marched in protest wearing white shrouds around their heads, symbolizing their readiness for sacrifice.

The death toll has climbed to 80 following a deadly U.S. airstrike on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil terminal, with 171 others injured. According to U.S. Central Command, the attack aimed to prevent the Houthis from gaining access to fuel and financial resources. The first four strikes occurred while workers were on duty at the port. Notably, 70% of Yemen’s exports and 80% of its humanitarian aid are channeled through Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and As-Salif ports.

At least 148 people have died and many remain missing after a fire engulfed a passenger boat on the Congo River. According to Josephine-Pacifique Lokumu, head of a local delegation, the boat—constructed from wood—was carrying several hundred passengers. The fire is believed to have been started by cooking activities on board. Some passengers have been rescued, but search and recovery operations are still ongoing.

The Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has announced that the minimum broadband speed for the Tk 500 monthly package will be raised from 5 Mbps to 10 Mbps. ISPAB President Imdadul Haque stated that the organization aims to raise the minimum speed further to 20 Mbps, which will require a license upgrade. He called for extending ISP license validity to 10 years to attract investment and urged the government to simplify the licensing process. ISPs also requested a three-year suspension of the Service Obligation Fund (SOF).

Bangladesh’s National Central Bureau of Police has submitted a three-phase application to Interpol seeking Red Notices against 12 individuals, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Others on the list include Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, former Liberation War Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, former Textiles Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak, former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, Tariq Ahmed Siddique, Nasrul Hamid, Mohammad Ali Arafat, and former IGP Benazir Ahmed.