‘Ma’am taught me how to vote — and now she's gone': Grief grips Jahangirnagar University after teacher's deathThe Jahangirnagar University campus has been plunged into mourning after Jannatul Ferdous, an assistant professor of fine arts, suddenly collapsed and died while on duty during the counting of votes in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) election. When the ambulance carrying her body reached the department around 1pm on Friday, colleagues and students broke down in tears. At the service, Arifur Iffat Raisa Nuha, a student of Pritilata Hall, recalled her final interactions with the teacher. Students and polling agents rushed to catch her when she fainted and carried her outside, forcing the vote count to pause. When word of her death reached the counting room, colleagues broke into tears.

Campus on edge as JUCSU vote tabulation drags on beyond 32 hoursDespite more than 32 hours passing since the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Council (JUCSU) and hall elections, clarity on the timing of result announcements is still lacking. Colleagues have criticised the election commission for its “mismanagement” in the context of her death. After 10pm, vote counting began under tight security at the Senate Bhaban. About 21 hours after counting began, the election commission announced that vote tallying for all 21 halls had been completed by 7pm. Those who withdrew were notably absent during the vote counting process, with many leaving the campus altogether.

The tally for 21 hall councils concludes after a day full of developments, while vote counting for the Jahangirnagar University Central Studen’s Council (JUCSU) election is still ongoing. The day begins with grief as Assistant Prof Jannatul Ferdous of the fine arts department passed away. At 4:20pm on Friday, Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan convened a meeting with polling officers and returning officers at the Senate Bhaban. Later, rumours circulated that vote counting had been temporarily suspended. Chief Election Commissioner Md Moniruzzaman told reporters in the evening: “We hope to complete the count and announce the results within the night.

The Armed Forces have sought applications from officers who have faced "discrimination" over the past 16 years.The Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) issued a statement on Thursday night announcing the move.According to the statement: "Officers who have been subjected to discrimination in the Armed Forces from 2009 to Aug 4, 2024, are requested to send the original copy of their applications to the Chairman of the Committee at the Armed Forces Division by Sept 21, 2025." �"bdnews24.com

Source: CollectedA Jahangirnagar University teacher has died after falling ill while on duty during the vote count for the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) election. Jannatul Ferdous, an assistant professor at the university‍‍`s Department of Fine Arts, was working as the polling officer at Pritilata Hall during Thursday’s vote, reports bdnews24.com. Soon after, she collapsed and was rushed to Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar, where doctors declared her dead. “In the morning she was called for the vote count. Shortly after arriving here, she fell ill. Later she was taken to Enam Medical College, where doctors declared her dead,” said Prof Sultana Akhter of the History Department.

EC urges students not to be misled as JUCSU vote counting continuesThe Election Commission has called on students and others involved not to be misled over the vote counting for the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) and hall elections. Nearly 24 hours after voting ended, the JUCSU election results have yet to be announced. Commenting on the ongoing counting process, Rashidul said: “It must be noted that the votes are being counted manually. Due to this, along with Friday prayers, the funeral, and lunch breaks, the vote counting was temporarily paused but has since resumed. “We earnestly request everyone involved to avoid confusion and cooperate with the Election Commission.”

The Bangladesh Palli Bidyut Association has suspended its “mass leave” programme and urged all officers and employees to return to work. Considering the overall situation in the country and the public suffering, we have decided to suspend the ongoing programme, keeping faith in the government and the advisor.”“All employees of the Palli Bidyut Samity are requested to rejoin their workplaces. According to the association, instead of implementing the committees’ recommendations, REB created instability through “harassment and repression” of Palli Bidyut Samity employees. At a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity on Saturday, Anju Rani Malakar, assistant secretary of the Palli Bidyut Association, presented four demands of the protesters. Administrative action against corrupt officials and employees of the Rural Electrification Board in line with regulations.

Source: CollectedBNP National Standing Committee Member AZM Zahid Hossain says that questions have arisen over the “neutrality” of the recent Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) elections. The Chhatra Dal wasn’t the only people who boycotted yesterday’s JUCSU polls. There was an election without voters in 2014, while in 2018, voting was done under cover of night. Those involved must not organise an election which will raise questions. With your neutrality, you can prove your stance and the future will acknowledge it."

Supporters of the Awami League, banned from conducting political activities, have once again taken to the streets to protest against the interim government, this time in the capital's Banglamotor. Around 2:30pm on Friday, thousands of party activists reportedly assembled outside the headquarters of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and then marched towards the InterContinental Dhaka hotel. Across the country, Awami League leaders and activists, including our leader Sheikh Hasina, are being harassed with false cases. We marched to protest this.”An employee of Borak Tower said that marches have become frequent on the road in recent days. "Today, about a thousand people suddenly appeared, chanting slogans in support of Hasina and shouting 'Joy Bangla' as they moved from Banglamotor towards Borak Tower."

Source: CollectedA hunger strike conducted by nine students at Chittagong University to push for a seven-point charter of demands, including a safer campus and the resignation of the proctorial body, has entered its third day. On Friday, three of the demonstrators were admitted to the university’s health centre after falling ill, reports bdnews24.com. While the administration has held one-on-one talks with the protesting students, the protest continues with no agreement in sight. The students began their hunger strike on Wednesday afternoon in front of the proctor’s office. “Almost all of us have fallen ill while conducting the long hunger strike.

Police have arrested three teenage boys for their alleged involvement in the rape of a 5-year-old in Satkhira’s Kaliganj Upazila. The mother of the "seriously injured" child lodged the complaint on Thursday, leading to the arrests, according to Kaliganj Police Station chief Mizanur Rahman. The child was later sent to Satkhira Sadar Hospital for urgent medical attention. According to her mother, the child went to play at a neighbour’s house around 4:30pm on Thursday, when the trio asked her to play with them. Abdul Wazed, a senior nurse at Satkhira Sadar Hospital, said: "The child was admitted to the hospital around 8:45pm on Thursday following an incident of sexual assault.

Former India captain and World Cup winner Kapil Dev has called on players and fans to focus on cricket and not turn the upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash into a political controversy. The fixture, scheduled for Sunday, has triggered heated debate in India since the Asia Cup draw was announced. Calls for a boycott of the Asia Cup encounter soon gained momentum. India opened their Asia Cup campaign with a convincing win over hosts UAE and will now meet Pakistan in their second group match. Kapil Dev urged players to shut out the noise.

Divergence grows on how to amend Constitution for 19 fundamental reformsPolitical parties have failed to reach a consensus on how to implement 19 core reforms proposed by the National Consensus Commission, which would require constitutional amendments. Others, such as Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), have pressed for referendum or special constitutional orders. The differences were laid out on Thursday after discussions between the National Consensus Commission and political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. He said there were different views on the matter, including referendum, Constituent Assembly, or special constitutional orders. If political parties agree, preparations can be made to hold the election in December instead of February.

Following a boycott of the JUCSU election, the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has staged a protest march on the Jahangirnagar University campus at night. The march commenced around 9:15pm in front of the university’s old registry building and concluded at Chourangi Intersection on Thursday. During a brief gathering later, Babar said: “Since Aug 5, Chhatra Dal has been engaging in campus politics that reflect the aspirations of ordinary students. Upon discovering this, Chhatra Dal reportedly informed the administration, which, under pressure, decided to count ballot papers manually. He also alleged that Chhatra Dal candidates were prevented from inspecting several halls during the process.

July Charter must be prioritised like election, justice, says YunusChief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the July Charter must be treated with the same importance as national election and justice. The observation came on Thursday evening during a two-hour meeting of the National Consensus Commission held at the State Guest House Jamuna under his leadership. A statement from the Chief Advisor’s Office (CAO) said the session discussed the commission’s proposals on implementing the Charter along with recommendations from political parties. “The forthcoming national election in February is not just an ordinary poll, it is a foundational election that will set the course for the future of Bangladesh,” Yunus told the meeting. The proposals of a six-member committee formed to work on the implementation of the July Charter were also presented in the meeting, the statement said.