National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam stressed that the safety of “July fighters” depends on self-reliance and public organisation, not police, citing the unapprehended attackers in the Sharif Osman Hadi shooting. Speaking on Victory Day, Nahid pledged that the NCP’s election campaign would focus on a ‘yes’ vote for reforms, vowing never to return Bangladesh to the pre-August 5 state.

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus observed a spectacular display at the National Parade Ground, including a flag-bearing skydive by 54 paratroopers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, marking Bangladesh’s 54 years of independence and aiming for a Guinness World Record. The Chief Adviser later exchanged greetings with the service members, honoring the 1971 Liberation War martyrs.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not mention Bangladesh in his Victory Day (Vijay Diwas) remarks for the second consecutive year, focusing only on Indian soldiers’ bravery. The omission highlights deeply strained relations, which include Dhaka’s repeated extradition requests for former PM Sheikh Hasina and New Delhi’s non-committal stance on her return.

The iconic street art character Subodh has reappeared in Agargaon, the site of its 2017 debut. The new mural, emerging on Victory Day, features Subodh as a soldier of art, kissing a little girl’s forehead in a gesture of protection. The work, by anonymous artist HOBEKI?, shifts the series’ theme from running away to resistance through creativity and care.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) launched the “Bangladesh in My Thoughts” national reel-making competition to solicit policy ideas from the youth ahead of Tarique Rahman’s return. Participants must create a one-minute reel on themes like Family Card, Employment, and Corruption-Free Bangladesh. The top 10 winners will receive a special one-on-one interaction with the party’s acting chairman.

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus warned that “defeated fascist forces” are plotting a return through terrorism and covert killings, citing the recent attack on Sharif Osman Hadi. Yunus vowed to “completely thwart” the conspiracy and assured that all perpetrators have been preliminarily identified and will be punished, emphasizing the youth as a “formidable obstacle” to autocracy.

The grave of 1971 freedom fighter Abul Mannan Khan was allegedly set on fire by miscreants in Shariatpur in the early hours of Victory Day. Local administration, confirming evidence of arson, called the act “disgraceful” and vowed a thorough investigation and exemplary punishment for those who insulted the nation’s Liberation War legacy.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman issued an immediate, nationwide ban on campaign motorcycle rallies due to rising accidents. The ban covers all metropolitan and district constituencies ahead of the national election

Two BGB officers were produced before the ICT for the second time in the case of 28 Rampura killings. The accused were transferred from military to civilian custody, while two civilian officials remain fugitives

Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay concluded his two-day state visit to Dhaka, departing at 8:30 am after receiving a guard of honour. The visit centered on bilateral talks and signing MoUs on internet and health