Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says that strict action will be taken against those spreading rumours on social media regarding Durga Puja, the largest annual festival for Bengali Hindus. He made the remarks following a weekly meeting of the core committee on law and order at the Secretariat on Sunday. "Social media is being monitored and strict action will be taken against those spreading rumours." This year, 33,355 puja pavilions have been set up across the country for Durga Puja. "Twenty-four base camps have been set up to maintain law and order at 2,758 puja pavilions across the country."

Remittances pulled Bangladesh economy back from brink after July Uprising, says YunusChief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has credited Bangladeshi expatatriates for rescuing the economy in the wake of the July Uprising. Your remittances were behind strengthening our economy,” he said at the “NRB Connect Day: Empowering Global Bangladeshis” event at the New York Marriott Marquis in Manhattan on Saturday. Yunus said he was personally hopeful about Bangladesh’s future, citing the strength of its young population, according to state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). The programme opened with a presentation by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). He highlighted economic progress since the July Uprising, noting that remittances had grown by more than 21 percent during the past 15 months.

Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday, he stressed that the ballot printing process involved multiple layers of checks that ensured due diligence, reports bdnews24.com. "It is clearly understood that neither of these factors affected the fairness of the election in any way because several steps are necessary to fully prepare the ballot papers for voting. Niaz said that an experienced company was given the responsibility of printing the ballot papers through a competitive bidding process following all the rules. The VC said that the associated vendor did not inform the university authorities about the ballot papers being printed at Nilkhet. They ensured the highest security in the ballot preparation process and in transporting them according to the contract.

Emergency workers operate at an impact site in a residential neighbourhood after Russian drone and missile attacks in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 28, 2025. REUTERSEmergency workers operate at an impact site in a residential neighbourhood after Russian drone and missile attacks in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 28, 2025. REUTERSKyiv came under heavy drone and missile bombardment early on Sunday, in what independent monitors said was one of the biggest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding region since the full-scale war began. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had launched a "massive" air attack on the country involving hundreds of missiles and drones. He said the attack underlined the need for more punitive sanctions against Russia to force it to stop its aggression.

Join us to rebuild nation, advance reforms: CA Yunus to expatriatesChief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Bangladeshi expatriates to take part in rebuilding the nation, urging them to play a direct role in shaping the country’s future. “Bangladeshi expats can play a vital role in advancing the changes brought about by the July Uprising by contributing in their respective capacities,” he said. The gathering was attended by visiting Bangladeshi politicians and others who accompanied the chief adviser to the 80th United Nations General Assembly. The session featured NCP leader Tasnim Jara, BNP leader Humayun Kabir and Jamaat leader Nakibur Rahman as panellists. At the event, Yunus inaugurated a mobile application called Shubheccha, which aims to provide expatriates with access to essential services, guidance and investment opportunities.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the deaths of four people, including three firefighters, in a fire at a chemical warehouse in Gazipur’s Tongi. “While performing the noble duty of saving lives, three of our brave firefighters along with another individual have lost their lives. This is a heartbreaking incident,” he said in a condolence message, according to state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) on Saturday. The chief advisor is currently in New York to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Fire Service personnel risk their lives day and night to protect people and property, he said.

The sound of drums, ululation, conch shells and temple bells filled Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka as worshippers gathered to welcome the Goddess Durga. With the Shashthi ceremony, the main formalities of Durga Puja, the largest annual festival of Bengali Hindus, officially began. Hindu custom holds that Durga Puja is marked in three stages -- Mahalaya, Bodhon, and Sandhipuja. This year’s Durga Puja countdown began on Sept 21 with Mahalaya, which also marks the start of the festival’s rituals. Durga Puja is being celebrated at 259 temples and pavilions in Dhaka city, seven more than last year.

Some of the recruitment tests for the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been postponed for a week as they originally fell during Durga Puja holidays, when educational institutions are closed. NBR First Secretary (Board Administration) and Secretary of the Divisional Election/Recruitment Committee Md Zahid Newaz provided the information in a statement on Sunday. The recruitment tests were scheduled to be held at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Government Girls' High School in the capital. Now they will be held at the same venue but on Oct 11. The results were announced on the same day and the written examination date was set for Oct 11.

The Election Commission (EC) has begun talks with civil society representatives as part of a series of stakeholder consultations ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections. The dialogue, the first of its kind under the commission led by AMM Nasir Uddin, started around 10:45am on Sunday. The next parliamentary election is expected to take place in the first half of February, before Ramadan. The EC has said that the formal election schedule will be announced at least two months before polling day. According to the electoral roadmap, the stakeholder consultations are set to continue for between one and one-and-a-half months.

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Shaheed Ahmed Mojumdar, the youngest son of former MP Kamal Ahmed Mojumder, has been arrested by police on charges of murder and terrorism. He was taken into custody near the Police Plaza in Gulshan at around 10pm on Saturday, said Hafizur Rahman, chief of Gulshan Police. Shahid is facing charges in two cases: a murder case related to the Anti-discrimination Student Movement in Mirpur and an anti-terrorism case filed with Gulshan Police. Kamal, a former MP for Dhaka-15, was arrested in Gulshan on Oct 19, 2024, and has been in jail since.

It feels like a play without a lead," said Rohingya community leader Syed Ullah, speaking to bdnews24.com from Cox's Bazar, bdnews24 reports. In the camps of Cox's Bazar, refugees held a mass rally three days before the summit to project their own message to the world. 13 of Palongkhali Union under the banner "Our Future, Our Voice - Message Ahead of the UN Conference on Rohingya". Speakers at the rally said despite repeated promises over the past eight years, the international community has "failed" to deliver any tangible progress. He underscored that the special UN conference should forge a firm global commitment and ensure meaningful international support for the Rohingya, with fundraising placed at the highest priority.

BTCL to introduce triple-play, quad-play services in Bangladesh, says TaiyebBangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) is set to introduce triple-play and quad-play services in the country for the first time. In telecom marketing, triple-play refers to unlimited video, voice, and high-speed internet services, while quad-play adds wireless connectivity to the package. Taiyeb wrote that BTCL will provide unlimited voice calls through BTCL’s MVNO, mobile SIMs, and the BTCL Alap IP Phone service, subject to certain conditions. To expand access to 5G services, BTCL plans to sell FiG-enabled smartphones in instalments. “We want to remove obstacles caused by limited voice, limited data, limited content and device restrictions in people’s communication and entertainment,” he added.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings to the Hindu community across the country on the occasion of Durga Puja, the biggest and most significant religious festival of the community. "On this auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, I warmly greet all Hindu citizens of Bangladesh," Prof. Yunus said in a message on the eve of the festival, UNB reports. Emphasising Bangladesh’s tradition of communal harmony, Prof Yunus said, "This country belongs to all of us and is a safe abode for everyone, regardless of caste or religion." Prof Yunus expressed his hope that this year’s Durga Puja will be celebrated smoothly across the country, fostering communal harmony through enthusiasm and various cultural programmes. The five-day Durga Puja will begin on September 28 with Mahasashthi and conclude on October 2 with Vijaya Dashami.

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has expressed concerns that Bangladesh could face the rise of masked autocracy if everyone fails to remain united. He spoke during the bi-annual conference of the BNP's South Cumilla unit held at the Town Hall Ground on Saturday. Through united protests, we expelled them and ended the autocracy. BNP’s Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed also addressed the gathering, while Vice Chairman Barkat Ullah Bulu inaugurated the event. Salahuddin condemned those calling for an “Islamic box”, emphasising that Islam is not a political tool or quota system.