Mokbul Hossain, the father of Abu Sayed, a student of Rangpur's Begum Rokeya University who was killed during the July Uprising, wants to witness justice for his son's murder during his lifetime. A three-member bench of International Crimes Tribunal-2, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, recorded his testimony on Thursday. Later, Prosecutor Md Mizanul Islam told reporters: "He [Abu Sayed’s father] named two suspects -- Shujon Chandra Ray and Amir Hossain. “He has asked for everyone involved to be brought to justice and wants the trial to be concluded in his lifetime." During his testimony, Abu Sayed's elderly father broke down in tears while talking about his son's death.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stands next to snipers during a visit to a special operation training base at an undisclosed location in this undated picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency August 28, 2025. KCNA via REUTERSNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un stands next to snipers during a visit to a special operation training base at an undisclosed location in this undated picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency August 28, 2025. KCNA via REUTERSNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China to attend China's victory celebration next week marking the formal surrender of Japan during World War II, North Korea's state media KCNA said on Thursday. Since 2020 and through the COVID-19 pandemic, relations between North Korea and China also likely soured over issues such as China pushing for the repatriation of North Korean labourers, experts say. Russian President Vladimir Putin will also visit China to attend the military parade in Beijing next week, China's foreign ministry said

The driver, relying on Google Maps for directions, unknowingly guided the van onto the Somi-Upreda Bridge, which had been closed for several months. As the van entered the bridge, it became stuck and was quickly pulled into the river's strong currents, the police stated. All routes for crossing the river were closed due to the surge in the Banas River. The bodies of two women and a child have been recovered, and the search for the body of another child is under way. The victims have been identified as Chanda, 21, her daughter, Rutvi, 6, Mamta, 25, and her daughter, Khushi, 4.

US dollar bills are seen in this photo. ReutersThe dollar started Thursday on the back foot as traders added to bets for a Federal Reserve interest rate reduction next month after New York Fed chief John Williams signaled a cut was possible. The dollar index, which gauges the currency against six major peers, was steady at 98.135, following two days of declines. The dollar slipped 0.11% to 0.8017 Swiss franc, although it ticked up 0.05% to 147.47 yen. On the US monetary front, the Fed's Williams said in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday that "every meeting is, from my perspective, live."

Engineering students protesting at Shahbagh over different demands have withdrawn from the streets after DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali apologised for police baton charges on their rally earlier in the day. Following his departure, the students announced their next course of action and left Shahbagh by 10:45pm, vowing not to stage programmes that disrupt public life. As part of a string of demonstrations over their demands, students of engineering universities, led by BUET, blocked Shahbagh intersection from 11am on Wednesday. At about 9:15pm, DMP chief Sazzat and senior officers arrived at Shahbagh Police Station, and went to address the students in person after 10pm. Students later said no concrete resolution had emerged, though further discussions were scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

Bangladesh is paying tribute to its national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam with songs, discussions, and flowers on his 49th death anniversary.On Wednesday, family members and admirers of the rebel poet gathered at his grave beside the central mosque of Dhaka University. "Some translations have been done by the Nazrul Institute, but the Bangla Academy could also have carried out a larger-scale translation project. Teachers and students from different departments were also present.Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan said, "Nazrul lived an extraordinarily diverse life. He was a journalist, a soldier on the battlefield, and wherever he touched literature, he turned it into gold. We must reflect on how we can practice and uphold his multifaceted life in our own academic and professional lives.

The panel of students took out those students who did not follow the dress code and spoke to them for 8-10 minutes. "Former student Anisa Karim told bdnews24.com, "I studied at this institution from 2009 to 2019. None of our teachers, including teacher Nahar, ever spoke against us wearing a Hijab. I believe, whatever they are saying against teacher Nahar, is baseless. ""We want a fair investigation into this incident, and we want justice for those who are trying to defame her [teacher Nahar] by spreading false allegations, including in the media.

We have sent as many ambulances as possible to take them to medical centres, where they are receiving treatment. "Many students left after receiving initial treatment, Prof Borhan said.Pro-VC Abdul Hasib Chowdhury and Education Adviser Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar met students on Tuesday to hear their demands. Students rejected the body, chanting "fake, fake" when the vice-chancellor mentioned it. At 1:30pm, police fired stun grenades and tear gas as students marched towards the chief advisor's residence. Running battles broke out.By late afternoon, protesters regrouped at Shahbagh.At a 5:30pm briefing, they accused police of attacking them and vowed to continue their sit-in.�"bdnews24.com

Harry Kane missed his first penalty for Bayern Munich in a competitive match but scored a stoppage-time winner as the Bavarians struggled to beat third-tier club Wehen Wiesbaden 3-2 in the German Cup on Wednesday after squandering a two-goal lead. Bayern did get their penalty a little later and Kane stepped up to put the hosts in front. The visitors doubled their lead with Michael Olise six minutes after the restart as they looked to be cruising into the second round. But the hosts struck twice in six minutes through Fatih Kaya during a complete Bayern blackout to draw them level. He made amends in stoppage time with his second goal of the evening.

The campaign for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election has already taken a contentious turn, with a stream of formal complaints and counter-allegations emerging from rival panels over the past two days. Abdul Kader, vice-president (VP) candidate from Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad (BGCS), said: “There’s a competition among candidates to violate the rules. Yet nothing is being resolved.”Meanwhile, the election taskforce has removed several campaign banners and PVC boards installed in violation of electoral rules. At the same time, they are extending deadlines and changing rules to help one particular panel.”Chhatra Dal’s VP candidate Abidul also raised concerns about polling logistics. It’s clearly insufficient.”Similar concerns came from Abdul Kader, VP candidate from Boishommobirodhi Chhatra Sangsad.

Students of Barishal University, locked in protests over acute classroom and housing shortages, have hung banners on two government buildings in the city, symbolically declaring them as part of their campus. Half an hour later, they placed another banner on the Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (BITAC) building, declaring it a “residential hall". The university faces severe shortages of classrooms and accommodation, and the campus itself is very small,” he said. He noted that the government had already allocated funds for a feasibility study in response to the three-point demand of the students. The banners, I believe, are a symbolic action born out of emotion.”The university administration will soon hold discussions on the matter, he added.

Nine hospitalised after police, engineering students clash in DhakaAt least 15 people, including eight policemen, have been injured in a clash with engineering students from BUET and other universities demonstrating over three demands. Other injured policemen include Sub-Inspectors Touhidul Islam and Forhad Ali, and Constables Adib, Aminul Islam and Shrabon, 20. Seven students have received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), with one admitted for further care. The injured students are Nasif (25), Sadib (21), Rizon (22), Pial (22), Shahadat (22), Navid (21) and Sadat (21) -- all going by a single name. The injured students alleged that police launched an unprovoked attack on their peaceful demonstration, leaving several of them wounded.

‘Allegation of a threat entirely false,’ says CA’s Press SecretaryThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has said that the body of veteran Bangladeshi journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar was recovered from the Meghna River in Munshiganj days after he was subjected to "recurring intimidation by local authorities." The Daily Star reached out to Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam for his comment. Hours before his death, on August 21, Bibhuranjan Sarkar sent his "final piece of writing" to bdnews24.com. In the piece, Sarkar condemned systemic injustices, including low wages, lack of recognition, and newsrooms operating under intimidation. IFJ General Secretary Anthony Bellanger said, "The death of veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar underscores the broader attack on freedom of expression and decline of independent journalism amid a culture of fear and intimidation in Bangladesh.

The Election Commission (EC) has concluded a four-day hearing on objections and applications regarding the proposed boundaries of constituencies ahead of the parliamentary polls. On Wednesday, EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the commission will review all feedback and release the final list “as soon as possible”. He presented a summary of the four-day process at a media briefing at the Nirbachan Bhaban, or Election Building. The hearings were attended by the chief election commissioner (CEC), four other commissioners, and the EC secretary, among others. In total, the EC received 1,893 submissions -- 1,185 objections and 708 recommendations -- covering 84 constituencies in 33 districts.

The date for the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) election has been changed again within just nine hours. On Wednesday night, Chief Election Commissioner Prof F Nazrul Islam announced that the polls will now be held on Sept 25, a Thursday. Around 3,500 Sanatan students are enrolled at Rajshahi University. The decision was finalised after an evening meeting at the RUCSU treasurer’s office, which continued until 9pm. Nomination forms for the RUCSU and Senate student representative elections will be available at the treasurer’s office, while those for hall union polls can be collected from respective hall administrative offices.