Tension at BAU as students defy hall eviction, dig in over VC’s apologyStudents of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) are remaining firm in their protest with a six-point list of demands, including an apology from the vice-chancellor. They also rejected the administration's directive to vacate the residential halls following an attack by outsiders during their protest a day before. The university and the district administrations are blaming each other over the students' demands. Mymensingh's DC Mofidul Alam said the university authorities would oversee the students' demands and that they had nothing to say about it. An emergency syndicate meeting that night closed the university indefinitely and ordered students to vacate residential halls by 9am on Monday.

July Charter final draft to be sent to parties ‘within Thursday’National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz has said the final draft of the July National Charter will be sent to political parties by Thursday. Based on extensive dialogue with political parties over reforms, a “comprehensive integrated draft” was previously created from the parties' feedback on the initial draft. The final draft has been prepared based on the opinions provided by the parties on that document. Twenty-six parties submitted their feedback within the given deadline. The parties said that if any opportunity for constitutional reform is created outside of the parliament, they are "more likely not to sign" the charter.

Government writes to Interpol to issue red notice for three garment factory ownersThe interim government has written to Interpol seeking a red notice against three garment factory owners who reportedly fled abroad without paying workers their due salaries and benefits. The notice will target Shahadat Hossain Shamim, managing director of TNZ Group; Itemad Ud Daulah, chairman of DIRD Group; Nabeel Ud Daulah, managing director; and Mamunul Islam, managing director of Roar Fashion Limited. The information and broadcasting ministry said in a media statement on Monday, “The government has taken the initiative to issue an Interpol red notice against the owners of three garments over allegations of negligence in paying workers their rightful dues and for staying abroad for an extended period.”The letter, signed by the additional inspector general of Police Headquarters, was sent to Interpol for the notice, it added. Earlier, during Eid-ul-Azha, when workers demanded their salaries and festival bonuses, the government had announced that if factory owners failed to comply, their vehicles and properties could be sold off to ensure payment. The initiative follows cases filed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in multiple courts, the statement said.

Dhaka University’s campus, abuzz with campaigning for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections, was jolted into turmoil after the High Court abruptly ordered suspension of the polls. Immediately after the HC order on Monday, DU lawyers appealed to the chamber court, which stayed the High Court order and removed the immediate legal obstacle to the polls. Groups including Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad, Chhatra Odhikar Parishad and Islami Chhatra Shibir staged demonstrations on campus. The High Court ruling broke just as the Shibir-backed panel was unveiling its manifesto outside the DUCSU building. DUCSU!”, “DUCSU is my right, no one can take it away,” and “Conspiracy won’t derail DUCSU”.

Sheikh Razibul Hasan, additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of DMP’s Counter Terrorism Research and Development (CTRD), has been suspended from his post. The notification said it is necessary and appropriate in the public interest to relieve Razibul from government service temporarily. Accordingly, he has been suspended from duty from Aug 25 under Section 39(1) of the Government Service Act. During his suspension, he will be attached to the office of the Sylhet Range deputy inspector general (DIG) and will receive allowance as per regulations, it added. It, however, did not mention the specific allegations or reasons for the suspension.

A student shot in the New Market area of Chattogram during the Anti-discrimination Movement in 2024 has filed attempt-to-murder charges against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 181 others. The victim named AKM Nurullah filed the case in the court of Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Abu Bakar Siddique on Monday, almost a year after the incident. Plaintiff’s lawyer Tasnim Akhter Nishat told bdnews24.com that Nurullah filed the case after being shot in the New Market area on Aug 4, 2024. The case alleges that on Aug 4, 2024, Nurullah participated in a protest in the New Market area, where students were attacked. He was shot in both legs and other parts of his body by Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists on the accused’s orders.

Motion tabled in West Bengal Assembly over harassment of Bengali speakers across IndiaWest Bengal Assembly has taken up a motion addressing growing harassment of Bengali-speaking people in other Indian states. Bengali-speaking people outside West Bengal. It claims incidents of physical assault and mental harassment of Bengali speakers are increasing in several Indian states. Migrant workers from West Bengal are often insulted as “Bangladeshi”, forcibly detained, and extorted for ransom. The motion noted that attacks and discrimination against Bengali speakers violate freedom of speech, human rights, and constitutional rights.

Khandaker Delwar Hossain Jalali, who served as press secretary to the Jatiya Party chairman for many years, has resigned from the role and the party. “I have worked as press secretary to the Jatiya Party chairman for a long time. “[On Monday], I have stepped down as press secretary to the Jatiya Party chairman. If anyone in the Jatiya Party or in the press covering the party has ever been hurt by my actions, I sincerely apologise. Speaking to bdnews24.com, Jalali said: "I have held the position of press secretary for many years.

The inquest into journalist Wahid Uz Zaman Bulu’s death has revealed multiple injuries, including a crushed face and broken arms, after his body was recovered in Khulna, reports bdnews24.com. Police recovered the 60-year-old journalist’s body around 8:15pm on Sunday from under Khulna’s Khan Jahan Ali Bridge, later identified by family members. He was also a member of Khulna Press Club and Khulna Union of Journalists, according to Enamul Haque, convener of the press club’s interim committee. Following the postmortem on Monday, his funeral prayer was held at Khulna Press Club, before burial at Goalkhali graveyard. Childless, Bulu had posted on Facebook four months ago that his “mentally unstable” wife had gone missing.

Amid swirling rumours of a possible state of emergency and claims that the Army chief met with the chief justice, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) officers have received instructions from the control room to stay on “alert”. On Sunday, several media outlets reported an alleged meeting between m Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman and Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, triggering murmurs of an impending emergency declaration. There are many kinds of rumours in circulation, but so far they are just that -- rumours. That is why we’ve been told to stay alert and increase patrols.”Another chief of Gulshan Division police said officers were warned to prevent any surprise processions. This is nothing new.”Asked about the swirling rumours, he responded: “I have no information on that.”

Protesting students at Bangladesh Agricultural University have presented an ultimatum to push for a six-point list of demands, including an apology from Vice Chancellor Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan over an attack by outsiders. An emergency syndicate meeting that night closed the university indefinitely and ordered students to vacate residential halls by 9am on Monday. Refusing the order, students gathered at the KR Market area around 9am. Later, after a protest march on the campus, the students delivered a six-point ultimatum. BAU has nine residential halls for boys and men and five halls for girls and women.

Bangladesh have won the toss and decided to bowl first in the second T20 against the Netherlands, aiming to seal the series after a commanding win in the opening match in Sylhet. A series victory here would mark Bangladesh's fourth under skipper Litton Das out of six played, including his stand-in role in the 2021 New Zealand series finale. On Monday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Tigers made two changes as Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nasum Ahmed replaced Shoriful Islam and Rishad Hossain in the playing eleven. The Netherlands have also made one change, with Sikander Zulfiqar stepping in for Tim Pringle. TEAM NEWSBangladesh: 1 Tanzid Hasan Tamim, 2 Parvez Hossain Emon, 3 Litton Kumer Das (capt & wk), 4 Md.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is meeting with a delegation from the Jamaat-e-Islami on the upcoming elections and current affairs. The meeting began at Yunus’s official residence, the State Guest House Jamuna, around 4:30pm on Sunday, the Chief Advisor’s Office said. The other members of the delegation are Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Porwar, Assistant Secretary General Rafiqul Islam Khan and former MP Hamidur Rahman Azad. The chief advisor will also hold separate meetings with the BNP and National Citizen Party (NCP) today. The BNP meeting had originally been scheduled for 3pm.

The government has extended the tenure of the commission formed to investigate the Bangladesh Army jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara. According to a notification, the tenure of the commission, and the deadline for submitting its report have been extended until Sept 23. On Jul 21, a fighter jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara’s Diabari, killing and injuring many, mostly children. Six days later, on Jul 27, the government formed a nine-member inquiry commission, headed by former secretary AKM Zafar Ullah Khan, to determine the cause of the crash, assign responsibility, and assess damages. The commission was initially asked to submit its report within four weeks.

No alternative to elections, thinking otherwise ‘deeply dangerous’, says Chief Advisor YunusChief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has ruled out any alternative to elections, warning that contemplating one would be “deeply dangerous” for the nation. His remarks were relayed by his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam to reporters outside the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday night. The chief advisor, Shafiqul said, reiterated that polls would be held within the timeframe he announced in his address to the nation -- in the first half of February -- in a “free, fair and festive” atmosphere. If anyone thinks of an alternative to elections, it will be deeply dangerous for the nation,” Alam quoted the chief advisor as saying. The chief advisor urged all political parties to remain alert and cooperate to prevent any conspiracies or attempts to create instability around the festival.