BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been invited by the Saudi Arabian government to perform Umrah. She is expected to perform the pilgrimage in mid-December before proceeding abroad for advanced medical treatment. Following her visit to Saudi Arabia, she is scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom and later to the United States. According to members of the medical board overseeing her treatment, Khaleda Zia may require treatment in two or three countries, including the United States. Preparations are underway for her travel, and if all goes as planned, she may commence her journey on December 12 or 13. She will be accompanied by 17 individuals, including doctors, and plans to perform Umrah en route to her treatment destination. On Wednesday (November 27), Khaleda Zia visited the U.S. Embassy from her Gulshan residence, “Firoza.” She was welcomed by the acting U.S. ambassador and embassy officials. Accompanying her were BNP Standing Committee member Prof. AZM Zahid Hossain, Organizing Secretary Shama Obaid, her private secretary ABM Abdus Sattar, and personal physician Mohammad Mamun. Her doctors confirmed that she is physically fit for air travel but emphasized precautions, with six doctors joining her on the journey. While her U.K. visa has already been obtained, her U.S. visa application is still being processed. Khaleda Zia, sentenced in the Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust corruption cases, was imprisoned on February 8, 2018. After more than two years of incarceration, her sentence was suspended by the government through an executive order on March 25, 2020, granting her conditional temporary release. The suspension was subsequently extended every six months upon application by the BNP. On August 5, following the fall of the Awami League government amid mass protests, Khaleda Zia was released unconditionally via executive order. Since then, BNP has been working to arrange her overseas treatment. The 79-year-old former prime minister suffers from liver cirrhosis, heart disease, lung complications, arthritis, kidney issues, diabetes, and other complex conditions. She has undergone prolonged treatment at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital under a medical board comprising specialist doctors, often requiring ICU care. After the government’s fall due to a student-led mass movement, she was discharged from Evercare Hospital on August 21 after a month-long stay and has been under preparation for her foreign medical treatment.

BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman stated, "I urge the interim government to take firm control of the situation. The accomplices of the fugitive autocrat are waiting for the public to become intolerant. If the government fails to demonstrate competence, public impatience may escalate." He made these remarks in a statement on Wednesday (November 27) night regarding the current political situation. The statement was issued through a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. Tarique Rahman noted, "After the autocrat’s escape, post-uprising Bangladesh has been grappling with turmoil. On one hand, the long-standing grievances of people deprived of rights for over a decade and a half, and on the other, the flames of revenge stoked by the fugitive autocrat, have created a murky scenario. Over the past 15 years, the fugitive autocrat built mountains of irregularities in various sectors and stripped the people of their rights. Now, people from all walks of life are coming to the streets to demand the restoration of those lost rights and the dismantling of those irregularities in a tyranny-free environment." He added that the accomplices of the fugitive autocrat, who lost their illegal power and privileges, are attempting to exploit the people's legitimate movement to destabilize the government. "By blending with the protesters, conspirators are engaging in attempts to create anarchy in the country," Tarique Rahman claimed. He emphasized that conspirators are weaving webs of plots around issues related to people’s rights, and there is a visible attempt to create orchestrated chaos across the country. "Signs of public impatience are becoming evident. The incidents that occurred in Dhaka and other parts of the country in recent days cannot be viewed as isolated. The activities of those attempting to destabilize the state’s stability have become alarming." Calling on law enforcement to investigate whether sabotage is being carried out under the guise of public movements, Tarique Rahman said, "Students who played a courageous role on the frontline of the people’s movement against the mafia government—why have they suddenly turned so vindictive against one another? This question looms large. Why would students engage in vandalism or arson after such a successful public uprising? These incidents must not be taken lightly. Vigilance must be increased." He further urged the interim government to prioritize addressing people's daily hardships, stating, "The interim government must remember that due to the current market conditions, millions of families are forced to compromise daily between their desires and means. Under such dire circumstances, prioritizing 'reforms' over 'subsistence' is not unusual for many." Tarique Rahman stressed the importance of market regulation, warning, "If essential goods are not brought within the purchasing power of the public, conspirators might exploit this sensitive issue to destabilize the government. The accomplices of the fugitive autocrat are waiting for such an opportunity. The interim government must act urgently to ensure political and economic empowerment of the people, secure public trust, and maintain public confidence." He advised the government to proceed cautiously, ensuring that its actions or words do not disrupt the unity forged by the sacrifices of countless students and citizens against autocracy. "The government must exercise prudence to ensure that nothing it does undermines the unity of the people and students." Addressing the people, Tarique Rahman emphasized the importance of vigilance, stating, "The right to protest is a constitutional right of the people. However, everyone must remain alert so that anti-national forces and the fugitive autocrat do not derail the purpose of the public uprising. It is crucial to ensure that the vested interests do not divert the rightful demands of the people to serve their own agenda. Both the government and the people must stay vigilant against disruptive elements hiding at home and abroad." To the interim government, he remarked, "This government has taken charge in an extraordinary situation. While trying to maintain stability in a fragile state left behind by the fugitive autocrat, any public grievances must be presented to the government in an orderly manner to prevent conspirators from exploiting the situation. Every democracy-loving and freedom-loving citizen must play a responsible role to establish equality, human dignity, and social justice in a mafia-free Bangladesh achieved through the sacrifices of countless martyrs." Tarique Rahman concluded by calling on the people to show patience, saying, "Give the government a little more time. Stay calm and keep a vigilant eye on the situation. Regardless of party, faith, or background, we must all remember that any failure to overcome conspiracies with wisdom on the path to establishing democracy could cost freedom-loving people dearly."

To address the ongoing unrest in educational institutions and prevent the rehabilitation of Awami fascism, Hasnat Abdullah, convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has announced a week-long observance of ‘National Student Solidarity Week’ in coordination with all anti-fascist student organizations. This announcement was made on Monday night (November 25) following an emergency meeting with other student organizations in Banglamotor, Dhaka. Accusing the Chhatra League of instigation, Hasnat Abdullah stated, "For the past few days, we have observed various conspiracies aimed at rehabilitating Awami fascists. Simultaneously, institutional movements have emerged. Individuals disguised as students, wearing lungis, have been attacking actual students, and anyone can recognize who they are. Even in the rickshaw drivers’ movement, we have seen Chhatra League’s instigation and attempts to create a violent situation. Therefore, all student organizations have agreed today to observe ‘National Student Solidarity Week’ for the coming week." Declaring that Awami League will no longer be given any opportunity for rehabilitation, the convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement said, "We have decided on this week-long program to prevent the rehabilitation of Awami fascism and to maintain institutional unity. From now on, every anti-fascist political party and student organization will adopt a zero-tolerance policy regarding Awami League's rehabilitation. In any format, Awami League will no longer be provided with any opportunity for reinstatement." Demanding the immediate confiscation of all assets owned by MPs and ministers, Hasnat Abdullah added, "Over the past 16 years of misrule, Awami League has emptied the nation's banks by laundering money abroad. You all know that a single MP owns over 300 houses abroad. In today’s meeting, we unanimously agreed that the assets of all such MPs and ministers must be confiscated as soon as possible. Even from abroad, they are continuing anti-national conspiracies. If their assets are not seized, they will keep conspiring and creating chaos in the country. Therefore, we demand that the government take immediate steps to confiscate their assets." The meeting, led by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement at Banglamotor, was attended by notable figures, including Amanullah Aman, central organizational secretary of Chhatra Dal; Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahas, president of Dhaka University (DU) Chhatra Dal; SM Farhad, secretary of DU Islami Chhatra Shibir; Jamaluddin Mohammad Khalid, president of Swadhin Bangladesh Chhatrasangshad; Muntasir Ahmed, central secretary-general of Islami Shasantantra; Imran Hossain Noor, organizational secretary; Khairul Ahsan Marzan, public university secretary; Bin Yamin Molla, central president of Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad; Nazmul Hasan, its secretary; Mashiur Rahman Khan Richard, president of Chhatra Federation; and its secretary, Saikat Arif, among others. Additionally, from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, convener Hasnat Abdullah, chief organizer Abdul Hannan Masud, and spokesperson Umama Fatema were present.

Hasanul Haq Inu, president of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) and a former minister in the Awami League government, has been shown arrested in a murder case filed with Uttara West Police Station in Dhaka. Similarly, former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun has been shown arrested in another murder case filed with the same police station, and a Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate court has approved his remand. On Monday, November 25, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arifur Rahman granted a three-day remand for Mamun in connection with the Fazlul Karim murder case. Arrest and Legal Proceedings Inu was initially arrested on August 26 in connection with a murder case filed with New Market Police Station. Following the student-led mass uprising in July-August, multiple murder cases were filed against Inu in various police stations. He has also been interrogated on remand in connection with several cases and currently remains in prison. Additionally, Inu has faced charges at the International Crimes Tribunal. Former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun has similarly been implicated in several cases across Dhaka. He was also brought before the International Crimes Tribunal and has been in remand for interrogation. On Monday morning, the court approved a three-day remand for Mamun in the Fazlul Karim murder case under Uttara East Police Station. Mamun was presented in court from prison earlier in the day. Investigating Officer Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman, a Detective Branch (DB) police inspector of the Uttara Zone, requested a 10-day remand for Mamun for further investigation. The defense sought bail and cancellation of the remand, but the prosecution opposed the bail plea. After the hearing, the judge approved a three-day remand. Mamun was first arrested on September 3. Since then, he has been remanded for a total of 18 days in multiple cases and subsequently remanded again for 43 days in seven additional cases. Background of the Case According to the case statement, Fazlul Karim participated in an anti-discrimination protest at Jasim Uddin intersection near the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway under Uttara East Police Station on August 5. At approximately 4:30 PM, he and several others were injured by gunfire allegedly fired by the accused. Fazlul was taken to the Kuwait-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital at 9:19 PM, where doctors declared him dead. On August 21, the victim’s brother, Anwar Hossain Aynal (44), filed a murder case with Uttara East Police Station, naming 39 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun was listed as the sixth accused in the case.

Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the BNP, took to his X account today to highlight the urgency of holding democratic elections in Bangladesh.  "The longer democratic elections are delayed, the deeper the cracks in the systems shaped by the Awami League for its benefit grow," he stated. Rahman emphasized that systemic issues—spanning crumbling public healthcare, a faltering education system, the struggles of farmers and businesses, and political bias in the judiciary and civil service—continue to hinder the nation’s progress. He further asserted that only a government elected by the people, through free and fair elections, can begin the journey of rebuilding a more equitable and prosperous Bangladesh.  Such a government, he stressed, must prioritize public service and foster governance rooted in equality, inclusivity, and collective development.

Tarique Rahman stated about the election in Bangladesh. He said that the more the election is delayed, the more conspiracies will increase. Quick elections are needed to resolve all the crises of the country including establishing human rights and economic liberation. He stated this while addressing the district BNP conference in Chuadanga on Saturday (November 23) afternoon.  BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will be virtually present at that conference from London. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will inaugurate the conference, while BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu will be present as a special guest. Stating that reforms are an ongoing process, Tarique Rahman said that elected public representatives are needed to make the reforms sustainable that are undertaken by the interim government. Public representatives elected by the people sitting in parliament will work to fulfill the expectations of the people. Tarique Rahman warned the BNP leaders and activists that they must remain united to cross the slippery path of the election. Advising the leaders and activists to behave more responsibly, he said that our behavior will be according to the expectations of the people. Tarique Rahman said that the previous authoritarian government had destroyed all the institutions of the country. To re-purpose them for the welfare of the people, qualified representatives must be elected through the votes of the citizens. The only goal of the BNP is to change the fate of the people of this country. Our goal is to take the country forward.

In various movements and struggles, the media plays a crucial role. For this reason, the media often has to endure various forms of government pressure and control. Similarly, during the recent student and public uprising, the media also faced significant challenges. A young student leader named Nahid Islam led this movement. He is currently serving as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Recently, he spoke about media laws and freedom in an interview with the private news outlet Channel 24. In the interview, Nahid Islam said, "The laws that hinder media freedom will be reviewed. We will try to develop a framework by analyzing economic-political security and other relevant issues so that people in this country can practice journalism freely and independently." He also stated that the commission formed to reform the media will create laws that prevent anyone from dominating or interfering with the media in the future. There have been widespread calls from various quarters to ban the Awami League and its controversial leader Sheikh Hasina for the atrocities committed during the July-August massacres. When asked about the government’s stance on this matter, Nahid Islam said, "By indiscriminately killing people during the student and public uprising, the Awami League has lost the moral right to do politics. They must not only face justice but also apologize to the people." The Information Advisor further stated that the government is accountable not to any political party but to the aspirations of the people. Therefore, regardless of the pressure from the BNP for early elections, the government will move toward elections based on the work of the reform commission. The interim government, following the mass uprising, is facing challenges in managing a series of demands from different quarters. Regarding this, Nahid Islam remarked that while some of the demands are justified, not all of them are. He also speculated that there might be conspiracies hidden behind some of these demands.