Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with officials during a welcoming ceremony at an airport upon his arrival for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China Aug 31, 2025. Sputnik/Vladimir Smirnov/Pool via REUTERSRussian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with officials during a welcoming ceremony at an airport upon his arrival for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China Aug 31, 2025. Sputnik/Vladimir Smirnov/Pool via REUTERSRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin on Sunday, Chinese and Russian state media reported, for a regional security summit that China hopes can counter Western influence in global affairs. A day before his visit, Putin blasted Western sanctions in a written interview with China's official Xinhua news agency, saying Moscow and Beijing jointly opposed "discriminatory" sanctions in global trade. Russia's economy is on the brink of recession, weighed by trade curbs and the cost of the war.

The Jamaat-e-Islami has called for the Jatiya Party to be outlawed, mirroring the ban already placed on the Awami League. Jamaat itself was banned by the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina four days before her government collapsed on Aug 5 last year. Jamaat’s deputy chief Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said the Jatiya Party had acted as an ally of what he termed was the “fascist” Awami League. “We have clearly said that since the Jatiya Party was a collaborator of fascist Awami League, it can also be banned in the same way Awami League has been banned,” Taher said. Amid the fallout, several parties, including the NCP, have also demanded a ban on Jatiya Party.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has named a 51-member executive council to serve for three months. The party’s Office Secretary Saleh Uddin Sifat disclosed the development to the media on Sunday. The council has been formed with the approval of party Convenor Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain per the decision No. Sifat said the party’s highest decision-making body will be a 10-strong political council, alongside the newly formed executive council. The council, he explained, will oversee the activities of the party secretariat, take decisions in emergency situations, and carry out other key responsibilities.

Following the meeting, Rizvi said: “Accomplices (of the fascists) remain at every level of the administration. We asked them (EC) what positions these accomplices hold, and whether they would create any hindrance.”The BNP review committee on redrawing constituencies, led by Rizvi, arrived at the EC office on Sunday. He said, “The (EC) is an administration as well; although it’s an independent body, a sovereign entity. We asked the EC where the accomplices are now and if they are creating any hindrance.”Rizvi, however, did not provide any details of the EC’s response. “The EC has taken the necessary preparations to hold a free, and fair election.

The Hathazari Upazila administration in Chattogram has imposed Section 144 restrictions after two rounds of clashes between Chittagong University students and local residents near Gate No. 2 of the university. As a result, all assemblies, rallies, gatherings, and marches at Chittagong University and its surrounding areas are banned from 2pm on Sunday. Fahmun Nabi, staff officer of the Chattogram deputy commissioner, said that the restrictions will remain in place until midnight on Monday.

In the Jahangirnagar University Central Student Council (JUCSU) election, only 34 out of 150 female positions will be contested across 10 women’s halls. Among the 10 female halls, the lowest participation comes from Hall No 13, where only three candidates are running for 15 positions, leaving the rest unfilled. Across the 11 male halls, 316 candidates are competing for 165 positions. However, 61 of these positions are uncontested, and seven positions across different halls remain vacant. Notably, there are no female candidates for the vice-president post, while two women are contesting for the role of general secretary.

A group of 46 citizens from Bangladesh’s education, cultural, and human rights sectors have criticised law-enforcing agencies for “using excessive force” against students, political gatherings, and individuals expressing dissent. Expressing concern over the recent baton charge on BUET students and the Gono Odhikar Parishad activists, they said: "The government must take responsibility for making security forces people-friendly." “On one hand, there are accusations of law enforcers’ negligence in protecting people's lives and property, religious sites, entertainment venues, national assets, and public places. “On the other, they are seen using excessive force against unarmed students, political gatherings, groups, and people with differing views. It said, “While protesting with certain demands, students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology faced excessive force.

Extra police personnel deployed outside Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader’s Uttara residence over fears of a possible “mob” have been later withdrawn. Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Uttara Division Deputy Commissioner Md Mahidul Islam said security was bolstered from Saturday afternoon outside Quader’s house in Sector 7. “There is now no extra police presence outside GM Quader’s residence.”The additional police personnel were withdrawn in the evening. However, by the afternoon, 10–15 youths were seen moving in vehicles past the chairman’s house as if on patrol. On Friday evening in Kakrail, clashes erupted between activists of the Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikhar Parishad.

The interim government has condemned the brutal assault on Nurul Haque Nur, chief of Gono Odhikhar Parishad and a key leader of the July Uprising. The caretaker administration vowed that no one involved in the attack will be spared and that justice will be swiftly administered. “To monitor the treatment of Nur and other injured members of his group, a specialised medical board has been formed,” it added. The government said Nur’s contributions remain a symbol of the nation’s collective aspirations for an independent, fair, and democratic Bangladesh. “His courage and sacrifices will forever be part of our nation’s history,” the statement read.

Attacks on Jatiya Party offices in five districts as protests erupt over Nur assaultFollowing the assault on Gono Odhikar Parishad chief Nurul Haque Nur, protests and road blockades have spread across multiple districts, with supporters of the party accused of attacking and vandalising Jatiya Party offices in Thakurgaon, Tangail, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and Gaibandha. Also, Jatiya Party offices in Thakurgaon’s Haripur and Rajshahi have reportedly been subject to arson attacks. Mohammad Mojammel Haque, the district general secretary of the Jatiya Party, condemned the attacks, noting that such violence was occurring nationwide, with party offices being destroyed. During the protest, party workers vandalised the Jatiya Party office. RAJSHAHIIn Rajshahi, Gono Odhikar activists attacked, vandalised, and set fire to the Jatiya Party office late on Friday night.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has decided to form a probe committee over the attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur. The decision for a judicial inquiry was conveyed by the Chief Advisor’s Office, with the DMP confirming its responsibility in establishing the panel, reports bdnews24.com. Earlier, Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed that the government has decided to initiate a judicial inquiry into the assault, led by a High Court justice. A clash occurred on Friday evening near the Jatiya Party’s central office, as a procession organised by Gono Odhikar Parishad passed by. After completing the march, they attempted to hold a press briefing outside the Gono Odhikar Parishad office, where law enforcers reportedly used batons.

The central office of the Jatiya Party in Dhaka’s Kakrail has been vandalised and set on fire, following clashes from the previous day. The first attack took place around 6:30pm on Saturday, when Gono Odhikar Parishad members marched to the office, vandalised the exterior, and set it on fire. Within minutes, they returned to launch the attacks on the Jatiya Party office. Jatiya Party Secretary General Shameem Haider Patwary has held Gono Odhikar Parishad responsible for the attack. The clash on Friday evening, which led to the attack, occurred near the Jatiya Party's central office when a procession by Gono Odhikar Parishad passed by.

Opener Saif Hassan has returned as Bangladesh opted to bowl first in the opening T20 against the Netherlands. The hosts, buoyed by recent series wins in Sri Lanka and against Pakistan, have left out Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mohammad Naim at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Rain is on the cards in Sylhet as both teams aim for an early series lead. The match is a rehearsal for the Tigers before the Asia Cup in 10 days, and the Netherlands a chance to build on their World Cup qualification. TEAM NEWSBangladesh: 1 Tanzid Hasan Tamim, 2 Parvez Hossain Emon, 3 Litton Kumer Das (capt & wk), 4 Md.

A judicial inquiry will be conducted into the attack on Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur, according to Chief Advsior’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. Speaking outside the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday, he confirmed that the decision was made during a meeting led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. You all know that an outrageous attack took place on Nur. He is unwell and receiving treatment.”Shafiqul also noted that Nazmul Hasan, leader of the student wing of Gono Odhikar Parishad, was attacked during the same incident. “They are saying around 50 people were injured.”The judicial probe will be led by a High Court justice, he confirmed.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is set to hold talks with three major political parties -- the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party -- on Sunday to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming general election. The head of the interim government will meet with each party separately, starting with the BNP at 3pm, followed by Jamaat at 4:30pm, and NCP at 6pm, according to his press aide Shafiqul Alam. Alam said the decision was made at a high-level meeting chaired by Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday. A statement from the Chief Advisor's Office confirmed that the general election will take place in the first half of February 2026. Any attempt to delay or disrupt the election through conspiracies or obstacles will be firmly resisted by the interim government and our democracy-loving patriotic citizens,” the statement read.