Gono Odhikar Parishad staged a torch procession in protest against the bails of former ministers Saber Hossain Chowdhury and M.A. Mannan. The march took place at the Bijoynagar on Wednesday evening.  Following the procession, a brief rally was held where Mohammad Rashed Khan, General Secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad, said, “We must identify those associates of the Awami League who are lurking within the interim government. We need to remove those loyalists from the judiciary and administration. If there is an attempt to rehabilitate the Awami League, the public will rise against this government.” ‘Only the signboard of the syndicate has changed’: Hasnat Abdullah  He questioned, “Why were Saber Hossain Chowdhury and M.A. Mannan arrested? Why were they released claiming a clean image? This makes the Awami League believe that there is a soft corner for them in the interim government. The Awami League will attempt to destabilize the country. If the mass uprising fails in this situation, the government will have to bear the consequences.”  He further added, “We have been leading a revolution from 2018 to 2024. We have never acted as agents for any government, and we will not be agents for this government either.” 

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman called for unity and justice on Friday, urging the nation to rise above divisions in politics and religion. Addressing a gathering at Rajbari Maidan, Gazipur, he stressed the importance of coming together as a single nation and honouring the sacrifices of those who have fought for justice. “We want a united nation,” he said at the event, organised to meet families of martyrs who lost their lives in the recent mass uprising. “No divisions based on party or religion should exist. There is no majority or minority here. We are all equal in this state,” the Jamaat leader said. He said that the families of the martyrs be treated with the respect they deserve, demanding that the government provide at least one member from each family with a respectable job. He emphasised the need to support those who were injured during the movement, ensuring that they are not left dependent on others' mercy. “We will not allow the nation to be divided further,” Shafiqur said. “The only ones who seek to divide us are the enemies of the country. There will be no more scope to split us along political or religious lines.” The Jamaat Amir also called for an independent judiciary, free from political influence. “We want judges who can uphold justice without bias,” he said. “No rogue should sit in the chair of justice. Let justice be based on law and evidence.” He also urged the government to recognise the martyrs and include their stories in educational curricula so that the future generation can learn about their sacrifices. “Martyrs are national assets, and the state must fulfill its moral duty toward their families,” he said. Concluding his speech, Rahman called for unity, saying, “We have cast all divisions aside. Our duty is now to unite and build the country together.”  

Dhaka University (DU) unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced its 14-member committee for 2024. The committee was announced through a notification published on the verified social media page of the organization on Wednesday noon. ‘Claiming sole credit undermines spirit of July-August uprising’: DU Shibir General Secretary Aside from DU’s Shibir President Abu Sadik and Secretary SM Farhad, other committee members include Organizational Secretary Mohiuddin Khan of Public Administration Department (2018-19 session), Publicity and Media Secretary Hossain Ahmad Zubair (2017-18), Law and Human Rights Secretary Riazul Miah (2017-18), Office Secretary Imran Hossain (2018-19), Baitul Mal Secretary Alauddin Abid (2015-16) and Dawah and Student Welfare Secretary Hamidur Rashid Jamil (2018-19).

Ganosamhati Andolan will hold public dialogues in the country’s eight divisional cities and Narayanganj to form national unity over rebuilding the state. The dialogues will start on October 4 with Narayanganj city. The dialogues will be held in Barishal on October 17, Khulna on October 18, Rajshahi on October 19, Chattogram on October 25, Rangpur on October 26, Sylhet on November 1, Mymensingh on November 2 and Dhaka on November 29. Ganosamhati Andolan Chief Coordinator Zonayed Saki announced the programmes at a press conference in his party’s central office in Dhaka’s Hatirpool area on Tuesday. He said the dialogues are being arranged to ensure the participation of the people in the new political arrangements as the possibility has been created to reform the state in line with the public desire following the mass uprising. "We call on other political parties and forces, who were active in the uprising, to take steps to ensure public participation," said Zonayed Saki.

Jamaat Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Parwar said that despite the fascist Awami League government being ousted, its supporters are engaging in various conspiracies to undermine the efforts of the interim government. Isolated from the people, the Awami League is ramping up its efforts to incite anarchy in the country, he said while speaking at the District Jamaat's Rukon Conference and Sudhi assembly at the District Arts Academy Auditorium on Saturday noon, as the chief guest. "This shameless party has pushed the nation to the brink of destruction through discrimination and corruption across various sectors, including employment," the Jamaat leader stated.

Dr. Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher, Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has urged citizens to boycott Beximco Group, calling its Vice Chairman Salman F Rahman a "notorious robber" in a strongly-worded speech on Friday night in Cumilla. Speaking at a reception for intern doctors organized by the National Doctors Forum (NDF), Dr. Taher said, “Have you heard the name Salman F Rahman? His company is Beximco—boycott it if you can. Salman F Rahman is a well-known robber. He is often referred to as a ‘dorbesh’; he keeps a beard while robbing the nation. He had been arrested; they shaved his beard, dressed him in a lungi, and presented him in public. Who wants a life like this!” Dr. Taher emphasized that corruption remains the singular issue plaguing Bangladesh. “For the past 55 years, none of the leaders who ruled this country have been able to shield it from corruption,” he remarked. He also claimed that if corruption were eradicated, the country's GDP could potentially double. “We need a society that is free from corruption, enlightened with knowledge, guided by ethics, and driven by humanity. Now is the time to achieve this. This could be a transformative moment in history. We have reached a point that offers us an opportunity. If we don’t seize it, we will continue in the same state as before,” he warned, using a local proverb to emphasize that failing to act would result in the same old outcomes. Dr. Taher also framed the current situation as part of Bangladesh’s ongoing struggle for freedom, saying that the country achieved its “third liberation.” He said, “We gained our first freedom in 1947, the second in 1971, and now, in 2024, we gained our third freedom.” The event, held at a restaurant in Cumilla, was presided over by Dr. Zaheer Uddin Mohammad Babar, President of the National Doctors Forum Cumilla, and hosted by NDF Joint Secretary General Dr. Md. Jewel Rana. Intern doctors from various medical colleges in Cumilla attended the program, where they also received career guidance from Dr. Mahbubul Islam Majumder, Head of the Department of Medicine at Central Medical College. Special guests at the event included Professor Dr. Mahmud Hossain, Secretary General of the NDF, and local Jamaat-e-Islami leaders such as Metropolitan Ameer Kazi Din Mohammad, Joint Secretary Dr. Gias Uddin, Dr. Md. Arif Chowdhury, and Organizing Secretary Dr. Kawsar Hamid.  

Gonoforum has decided to hold its national council on November 30 in the capital for the election of new leadership. The decision was made at a meeting of the newly formed party’s coordination committee on Friday, said a party press release. It said the council of the party will be held at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh. Gonoforum leaders SM Altaf Hossain, Advocate Subrata Chowdhury, Mizanur Rahman, AKM Jaglul Haider Afrik, Mohiuddin Abdul Kader, Abdul Hasib Chowdhury, Moshtak Ahmed, Suraiya Begum, and Shah Nuruzzaman attended the meeting, chaired by coordination committee chief Mustafa Mohsin Montu. On September 27, 2020, Gonoforum split into two factions—one led by Dr. Kamal Hossain and the other by Mostafa Mohsin Montu. The two factions announced their reunification ahead of their 31st anniversary on August 28. The party was originally formed on August 29, 1993, at a program at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh

SM Farhad, General Secretary of Islami Chhatrashibir's Dhaka University (DU) unit, today decried attempts by some to take sole credit for the July-August uprising, calling it a contradiction to the movement's spirit of unity. Speaking at a press conference held at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), Farhad emphasized that the uprising was a collective effort. "The movement was not driven by one group or ideology. Political parties from across the spectrum—BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, leftists—joined forces to resist fascism. To claim sole credit is against the spirit of the uprising," he said. "The people of Bangladesh, regardless of their political views, fought together to free the country from an oppressive regime." Farhad also addressed allegations of violence linked to Islami Chhatrashibir, specifically the notorious practice of “rog kata” (cutting tendons). In response to a journalist’s question, he said, "If you search 'rog kata' on Google, you will find numerous reports of such crimes tied to Chhatra League, the student wing of the former ruling party, Awami League. There are no records linking these acts to Shibir." Farhad announced that the full committee of Shibir's DU unit would be revealed soon. "We have named our president and general secretary, and the complete committee will be disclosed shortly. We just need some time," he said. On the issue of student politics at Dhaka University, Farhad said, "There will be systematic student politics on campus. No one will be forced into political activity. Everything will be determined by the university administration. Once this structure is in place, student politics will take on a new, reformed shape." When asked how Shibir has been received by the general student body, Farhad claimed that the organization's re-entry into campus life has been positive. "Fascism did two things: it closed Shibir's offices and instilled fear. But after our resurgence, this foundation of fear has been broken. The majority of students have responded positively to us. Those who have observed our behavior and personality over the past five years are giving us positive feedback online," he added. On September 22, the identities of Shibir’s president and general secretary for DU were made public, with Farhad's name officially revealed as the secretary. Farhad is a student of the Institute of Social Welfare and Research, enrolled in the 2017-18 session, and a resident of Kabi Jasimuddin Hall. He has also served as the president of the Jasim Uddin Hall Debating Club (2022-23) and is the current president of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Students' Union, an organization representing students from the region who are studying at Dhaka University.

The government will strive to ensure justice that is acceptable to all people of Bangladesh and the international community, Adviser on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Asif Nazrul said on Monday. "We have witnessed the injustices that have occurred in the name of justice in this country. Therefore, we are committed to ensuring fair justice," he stated. Asif Nazrul made these comments during a discussion meeting on the amendment of the "International Crimes (Tribunal) Act, 1973," held at the Judicial Administration Training Institute in the capital today. Regarding the recent mass killings in the country, he stated that the older generation was madly addicted to killing a young generation of the country. "No matter the pain, frustration, or anger we feel, it is essential that this murder trial is accepted by everyone," he said. Dr. Asif Nazrul also said that a prosecution and investigation team has already been formed to facilitate the activities of the International Crimes Tribunal. "Now the main challenge for us is to reconstitute the Board (Tribunal). We have now taken the initiative to reform the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973. Our reform efforts will not stop here. The Act will be amended with the input of all those who are experts on the subject," he added. Earlier, in the meeting , the proposed draft amendment was presented to make the "International Crimes (Tribunal) Act, 1973" timely. The proposed draft amendments include 3 new sections namely 4A, 13A and 20A and 2 new sub-sections namely 3(3) and 12(2). Besides, amendments are proposed in Section 3(2)(a), 4(2) and Section 19.

The AB Party condemned all extrajudicial killings and mob violence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, calling for an end to the use of divisive terms like hills-plains. “Our history and anthropology do not support this Western settler-colonial approach. Bengalis are not settlers; they are part of this delta or region for thousands of years,” said the AB party in a press conference, held in the capital on Sunday. Refugees from the Indian state of Tripura, Cambodia, and Burma cannot be considered as indigenous people. This flawed approach would rather create more division and instability among the communities, said AB Party. Speaking at a press conference Asaduzzaman Fuaad, a barrister-at-law and Joint Member Secretary of AB Party, highlighted that any criminal, regardless of background, should be brought to justice. He emphasized the state's duty to protect human rights without exception. The AB Party criticized previous governments for failing to achieve lasting peace in the hill tracts and called on the interim government to ensure a political solution through community participation. Prof. Dr. Abdul Wahab Minar, a retired army major and Joint Convenor of the party, expressed hope that the interim government would take a more sincere approach to solving these issues.