Chief Advisor Yunus orders Nur to be sent abroad for treatmentChief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to send Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur abroad for advanced medical treatment. On Tuesday, Nur’s wife Maria Akter, along with Gono Odhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan and Senior Joint General Secretary Hasan Al Mamun, met with the chief advisor at the State Guest House Jamuna. She added that he needed to be taken abroad for proper treatment, according to CAO. The chief advisor instructed the health ministry to arrange for Nur’s transfer abroad. We have taken every step to ensure his proper treatment.

Islami Andolan calls for referendum to gauge public opinion on PR-based electionIslami Andolon Bangladesh has demanded that the general election be held under a proportional representation (PR) system, saying that if necessary a referendum should be arranged beforehand to take public opinion. Representatives from seven political parties participated in the meeting, which focused primarily on election-related issues, the political climate, and law and order. Besides Islami Andolan, delegations from AB Party, Nagorik Oikko, Gonoshonghoti Andolon, Gonadhikar Parishad, LDP, Islami Andolon Bangladesh, Jatiyo Gonofront, and Hifazat-e Islam Bangladesh took part in the day’s talks. Saki suggested forming a committee with political parties and Election Commission members to ensure a better election atmosphere and urged resolving political conflicts over judiciary transparency and reforms. On referendums, he said the chief advisor ruled them out but asked what role the government would play if demands persist.

The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and Hall Union Election Commission has formed a separate committee to investigate a threat of “gang rape” made on social media against a candidate. Prof Golam Rabbani, chief of the DUCSU Election Code of Conduct taskforce, announced the development on Tuesday. The controversy came after BM Fahmida Alam, a candidate from the “Aparajeyo 71, Adommo 24” panel, filed a High Court petition on Sunday challenging the candidacy of SM Farhad. The High Court suspended the DUCSU polls until Oct 30 and ordered the university’s election tribunal to investigate Farhad’s eligibility. Amid the dispute, Ali Hossain, a fourth-year sociology student at Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall, posted on Facebook Monday, suggesting Fahmida should face a “gang rape march” instead of protests against the High Court.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is to hold talks with leaders from seven more political parties after meeting representatives from the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) earlier this week. The meeting is set to be held at the State Guest House Jamuna, the chief advisor’s official residence, at 5pm on Tuesday. Following the meetings, Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary to the chief advisor, said at a briefing on Sunday night: “The chief advisor told them clearly that the election will be held within the timeframe that he announced during his address to the nation. The chief advisor updated the political parties about his activities regarding the election. “The chief advisor said that the election will be held peacefully and in a festive atmosphere.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has greeted the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with flowers on its 47th founding anniversary. The NCP team included Chief Organiser (North) Sarjis Alam, Senior Joint Convenors Samantha Sharmin and Ariful Islam Adeeb, and Organiser Mostak Ahmed Shishir, among others. But the gesture was warmly received by BNP leaders, and the two sides held discussions for some time. The BNP, founded by late president Ziaur Rahman on Sept 1, 1978, is celebrating its 47th anniversary. After the meeting, NCP’s Samantha Sharmin said: “BNP is another name for democracy.

Jamaat-e-Islami has reaffirmed its demand that general elections be held under a proportional representation (PR) system to ensure “equal opportunities for all parties”. In a press release, the party said its top forum, the Central Executive Council, unanimously adopted the decision at an emergency meeting on Monday morning. The meeting was chaired by Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman at his residence in Bashundhara Residential Area. The party’s deputy chief, secretary general, assistant secretaries general and executive council members attended it. It also marked the Jamaat chief’s first organisational engagement since undergoing heart surgery and taking over a month’s rest.

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.