Voting got underway at the JUCSU polls at Jahangirnagar University slightly after the scheduled time. Following the election at Dhaka University, all eyes have turned to the JUCSU polls at the campus in Savar, near Dhaka. The candidates also called for everyone to come and cast their ballots at the polling centres. This could be a factor in the election, students believe. Jamin Haider, a voter in the JUCSU polls, expected 60 per cent of the votes to be cast.

Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki looks on during the launch of her autobiography "Nyaya" at a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept 22, 2018. REUTERSNepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki looks on during the launch of her autobiography "Nyaya" at a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept 22, 2018. Sushila Karki, 73, who was the first woman to be appointed Nepal's chief justice in 2016 and is now retired, has been the frontrunner to become interim leader of the impoverished Himalayan country, which is wedged between India and China. Local media reported that Karki was in talks with President Ramchandra Paudel and army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel. 'FEARLESS' LEADER"We see Sushila Karki for who she truly is — honest, fearless, and unshaken," said Sujit Kumar Jha, a 34-year-old company secretary.

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended two officials following bribery allegations. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Shipping said the action was taken on the instruction of Advisor M Sakhawat Hussain. The suspended officials are Md Abdur Rahim, additional director (marine) of the preservation and operations division, and deputy director Obaidul Karim Khan. The ministry said the case involved bribery linked to awarding fuel supply contracts. Departmental action will follow against the officials concerned, while legal measures have been directed against any others found involved,” the statement added.

The written exam of the 49th Special BCS to recruit 683 teachers for government colleges across the country is set to be held on Oct 10.The multiple-choice test will only be held in Dhaka from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Friday, according to a notice issued by the Public Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday.the exam schedule, hall-wise seating plan and further instructions will be published in due course on the PSC's official website (www.bpsc.gov.bd) as well as in national daily newspapers.The PSC issued the 49th Special BCS notification on Jul 21, seeking to recruit 653 teachers for government general colleges and 30 teachers for government teacher training colleges.Applications opened at 12:10pm on Jul 22 and closed at 6pm on Aug 22.Applicants were required to pay a fee of Tk 200, while those from underprivileged communities paid Tk 50.�"bdnews24.com

The government has set Oct 12 as the deadline for preliminary Hajj registration for 2026.The announcement came in a media statement of the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Wednesday, signed by Public Relations Officer Md Abubakar Siddique.According to the Saudi Arabian government, no extensions will be granted beyond this date.A total of 127,198 pilgrims from Bangladesh will be allowed to perform Hajj next year under both government and private arrangements.The Hajj is expected to take place in the last week of May 2025, depending on moon sighting.�"bdnews24.com

Whether this DUCSU model can impact national politics remains a matter of debate. Some experts contend that national political dynamics are far more complex, leaving little room for straightforward translation of Shibir’s campus strategy. They’ve been humiliated, and they’re ready to rise.”WILL IT IMPACT NATIONAL POLITICS? Manna does not believe that the DUCSU election will have any substantial impact on national politics. However, Prof Mahbobor believes that Shibir’s victory in the DUCSU election will not have an impact on national politics.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Abidul expressed hope that the university administration would conduct a “thorough inquiry” on the issues raised during the election. Meanwhile, his running mate for GS, Shaikh Tanvir Hamim, respected the students’ verdict but expressed disappointment with the result. "The support I received from Dhaka University students was not properly reflected in the results," Hamim wrote on Facebook. "My journey is long; I am still a student leader of BNP at Dhaka University,” he added. The new start of student politics at Dhaka University will be led by us, God willing,” Abidul vowed.

The Election Commission has released a draft list of 42,500 potential polling stations for the parliamentary polls, which will serve some 125 million voters. Despite a higher number of registered voters, the commission has moved to reduce both polling stations and booths, citing management convenience. At a briefing at the Election Bhaban, the commission’s secretary said the draft includes 42,618 possible polling centres, with 244,046 polling booths in total. Previously, one booth was provided for 500 male voters and 400 female voters at a centre of 3,000 voters. In the last election, there were 42,150 polling stations for 119.1 million voters, with 261,472 polling booths in total.

A candidate in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election has raised questions over the transparency of the vote count. On Wednesday, independent central member candidate Md Sajib Hossain alleged at Madhu’s Canteen that in Curzon Hall, votes cast for three major posts, including general secretary candidate Samrat Islam, were shown as zero. Where did it go?” he asked, adding that Samrat received zero votes at Shahidullah Hall too, although he had voted for him there. Nineteen candidates contested the general secretary post in this election, where Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed SM Farhad won the position of general secretary. When asked about the complaint, Chief Returning Officer Jasim Uddin told bdnews24.com: “I will hear his allegation.

The Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has congratulated Islami Chhatra Shibir on its landslide victory in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections. In a statement posted on its Facebook page on Wednesday, the Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, through its Amir Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman, called the victory a “new history in Bangladesh”. All praise is for God!”The statement described Islami Chhatra Shibir as the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, naming it as “Islami Jamiat Talaba”. It hailed the Shibir panel's massive success in the DUCSU elections as a “first in Bangladesh’s history”. Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan also praised Bangladesh’s interim government for organising the election in a peaceful environment.

Seizing the momentum of the July Uprising, Islami Chhatra Shibir has re-emerged in a striking new avatar and clinched an unprecedented victory in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections. Although Chhatra Dal alleged irregularities late in the day, the voting concluded without major clashes. Chhatra Dal candidates complained of being barred from entering polling centres, while four panels traded accusations of breaching the electoral code of conduct. Chhatra Dal later protested at TSC after accusing the administration of pre-marked ballots in favour of two Shibir-backed candidates. Apart from Jagannath Hall, Chhatra Dal could not secure an advantage in any men’s hall either.

Islami Chhatra Shibir has swept the top three positions in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections, clinching the vice-president (VP), general secretary (GS) and assistant general secretary (AGS) posts in its first appearance at the polls. Abu Shadik Kayem secured the VP post by a commanding margin, while his running mate SM Farhad was similarly dominant in the GS race. The Shibir-backed slate routed candidates from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, in results announced on Wednesday morning at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban after an all-night count. Chhatra Dal’s VP candidate Abidul Islam Khan also rejected the outcome, posting on Facebook that the “pre-planned rigged result” was no surprise. Chhatra Dal staged protests during the night, alleging ballots were pre-marked for Shibir candidates and accusing Jamaat-e-Islami activists of massing at entry points around campus.

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal vice president candidate Abidul Islam Khan rejected the results as soon as they were announced. Chhatra Dal also protested against the election authority for an alleged instance in which “pre-filled” ballots in favour of the Chhatra Shibir-backed panel were found. There were also reports of Chhatra Dal protests in front of the Dhaka University Club over the alleged stuffing of ballots overnight. The Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir-backed candidates alleged that they were leaders and activists of their opposing political parties. Chhatra Dal VP candidate Abidul alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and activists had taken up “combat positions” in Nilkhet, Shahbagh and Chankharpul.

The clock has ticked past midnight and yet there is no standing room inside the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban at Dhaka University. Supporters of candidates in the DUCSU polls have gathered at the building to hear the results of the central student union elections. Media workers had been waiting there for the results for hours. Many gathered on the ground floor of the building too. ”Rafsan, a student of the university who came to the building, said: “I heard the results are being announced here.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended its Wednesday flight to Nepal until 2pm due to security concerns and ongoing flight restrictions imposed by the Nepalese government. The airline announced the decision in a media statement on Tuesday night. The statement read, “In light of current restrictions and as a precautionary measure, it has been decided to suspend the Dhaka–Kathmandu route flight until 2pm on the 10th of September. That plan has now changed. If the airport reopens after noon, a decision will be made regarding the resumption of flights.”Passengers travelling to Nepal are advised to contact the airline’s call centre at 13636 or +8809610913636 between 8am and 8:30pm for the latest flight information.