Activists of Gono Odhikar Parishad have staged highway blockades in Rajshahi and Sirajganj to protest the assault on party chief Nurul Haque Nur. In Rajshahi, student leaders from the party’s student wing, Chhatra Odhikar Parishad, blocked the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway in front of Rajshahi University’s main gate around Saturday midday. In Sirajganj, party activists blocked roads near the western roundabout of Jamuna Bridge and at Soydabad Intersection. The protests follow Friday evening’s clash in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar between Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad activists, after which Nur was seriously injured and admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The assault has drawn condemnation from the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and other political parties, while Gono Odhikar Parishad supporters staged demonstrations in Dhaka, Chattogram, and other locations on Friday night.

"We lost out on so much during the war like school days for the children, and now the water is forcing us out again. "When you live here, you choose to live with the threat of war and the threat of floods. At least 28 deaths have been reported so far, with water pushing further south through Punjab and threatening new areas. Two gates of the Madhopur barrage on the Ravi River were damaged by surging water, Indian officials said. The back-to-back displacements have underscored the vulnerability of communities straddling Pakistan’s volatile eastern border.

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the National Citizen Party (NCP) northern unit, has accused the Bangladesh Army over the injury of Gono Odhikar Parishad leader Nurul Haque Nur. Following the clash between the Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad in Dhaka’s Kakrail, Sarjis raised the allegations on his Facebook page. He said, “I do not see the brutal, bloodied attack on Nur, a key ally in the anti-fascist struggle to oust Hasina, as a routine incident. The Army chief must explain who authorised the attack on Nur. After completing the march, they attempted to hold a press briefing outside the Gono Odhikar Parishad office, where law enforcers reportedly used batons.

The BBC reported that three months after the Rohingya were moved from Delhi, contact was made with many of them. According to the British media, the Rohingya refugees were flown from Delhi to an island in the Bay of Bengal. However, many Rohingya seeking refuge in India have instead been dangerously sent out to sea near Myanmar’s coast, where they face conflict and insecurity. Rohingya rights activists often express concern about their situation in India, which does not recognise Rohingya as refugees but treats them as “illegal immigrants” under its laws. FROM DELHI TO ANDAMAN TO MYANMARThere are 23,800 Rohingya refugees in India registered with the UNHCR, the UN's refugee agency.

Nurul Haque Nur, chief of the Gono Odhikar Parishad, has regained consciousness after suffering injuries during a baton charge by joint forces. He has now regained consciousness.”The incident took place on Friday evening in Dhaka's Kakrail during a protest march led by the Gono Odhikar Parishad. Stones were allegedly thrown from both sides, prompting a baton charge by law enforcers that injured Nur and many others. According to Gono Odhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan and central leader Abu Hanif, more than a hundred activists, including Nur, were injured. Videos circulated widely showing police and Army personnel using batons to beat Gono Odhikar leaders during their planned press briefing.

Source: CollectedActivists of the Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad have clashed in Kakrail when a protest march of the latter passed by the former‍‍`s central office. Gono Odhikar Parishad claims their procession was attacked from behind by the Jatiya Party. He said the clash began after Gono Odhikar activists and supporters attempted to resist the attack. Nurul Haque Nur, president of Gono Odhikar Parishad, and Rashed Khan, the group’s general secretary, were present at the march. After completing the march, they attempted to hold a press briefing outside the Gono Odhikar Parishad office, where law enforcers reportedly used batons.

Nur hospitalised after clash between Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad in KakrailActivists of the Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad have clashed in Kakrail when a protest march of the latter passed by the former's central office. Gono Odhikar Parishad claims their procession was attacked from behind by the Jatiya Party. He said the clash began after Gono Odhikar activists and supporters attempted to resist the attack. Nurul Haque Nur, president of Gono Odhikar Parishad, and Rashed Khan, the group’s general secretary, were present at the march. After completing the march, they attempted to hold a press briefing outside the Gono Odhikar Parishad office, where law enforcers reportedly used batons.

Army chief must answer who ordered attack on Nurul Haque Nur, says SarjisSarjis Alam, chief organiser of the National Citizen Party (NCP) northern unit, has accused the Bangladesh Army over the injury of Gono Odhikar Parishad leader Nurul Haque Nur. Following the clash between the Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad in Dhaka’s Kakrail, Sarjis raised the allegations on his Facebook page. “The Army and police know Nurul Haque Nur well. The 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 BBC reported that three months after the Rohingya were moved from Delhi, contact was made with many of them. According to the British media, the Rohingya refugees were flown from Delhi to an island in the Bay of Bengal. However, many Rohingya seeking refuge in India have instead been dangerously sent out to sea near Myanmar’s coast, where they face conflict and insecurity. One Rohingya, speaking to the BBC, described their treatment: "They bound our hands, covered our faces and brought us like captives [on to the boat]. FROM DELHI TO ANDAMAN TO MYANMARThere are 23,800 Rohingya refugees in India registered with the UNHCR, the UN's refugee agency.

Army was ‘compelled to use force’ to stop mob violence, says ISPRThe Army was drawn into clashes between the Jatiya Party and the Gono Odhikar Parishad in Dhaka after police sought their support, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a statement on Saturday, the military's media wing reported that troops were “compelled to use force to prevent mob violence” after “all efforts at peaceful resolution were ignored”. But some activists, it said, attempted to escalate the unrest through “mob violence”, including torchlight processions, stone-throwing, and attempts to set fire to property around 9pm. Reaffirming its stance, the military added: “The government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against mob violence. The Bangladesh Army echoes this decision and remains ready to take a firm stand to ensure public safety, law and order, and peace.”

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka took a last-over hat-trick to steer the tourists to a dramatic seven-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first One-Day International at the Harare Sports Club on Friday. He conceded only two runs off the last three balls to ensure a narrow win as Zimbabwe finished on 291-8 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 298-6. Sri Lanka, who were put in to bat, piled on the runs near the end of their innings as Janith Liyanage and Kamindu Mendes led a recovery after they were reduced to 161-5 with 13 overs remaining. The Sri Lanka speedster ended with figures of 4-62. Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine was ruled out of the series after a calf tear on Thursday, with Williams taking over as skipper.

Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker has cautioned staff against leaking data or engaging in political bias, warning that every move is being watched. The warning was issued on Friday during the inauguration of a training programme at the Electoral Training Institute in Dhaka. Pointing to the combined experience of the five election commissioners, the former senior bureaucrat said they have successfully served in top positions across the secretariat, field administration, judiciary, armed forces, and ministries. Anwarul admitted the commission has previously faced “embarrassment” due to internal leaks and called for a renewed commitment to confidentiality. Leaders of the NCP have accused the Election Commission of operating as a “party office” and of pushing forward the agenda of a particular political party.

Journalists across Bangladesh have formed simultaneous “silent human chains” to protest against the killing of reporters in Palestine, including Gaza. From 4pm on Friday, journalists and media workers in Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Barishal stood shoulder-to-shoulder for more than half an hour in a show of solidarity with colleagues reporting amid the violence in Palestine. Organisers said, since Israel’s aggression began two years ago, at least 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza, with media workers repeatedly targeted during military operations. The protest also mourned at least five journalists killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in Khan Younis on Aug 25. The statement reaffirmed press freedom and called on the international community to take urgent steps to protect journalists in conflict areas.

A public park is submerged, following monsoon rains and rising water level in the Ravi River in Lahore, Pakistan Aug 29, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar SoomroA public park is submerged, following monsoon rains and rising water level in the Ravi River in Lahore, Pakistan Aug 29, 2025. REUTERS/Akhtar SoomroFlooding in Pakistan from water flowing downstream from India was made worse by New Delhi’s suspension of a river-sharing treaty and the collapse of the gates on an Indian barrage, Pakistani officials said on Friday. Torrential monsoon rains ravaged neighboring adversaries India and Pakistan this week, with further heavy downpours forecast for this weekend. Pakistani officials said that this damage unleashed an uncontrolled flow across the border, flooding some parts of Lahore on Friday.

The newly constructed Writers’ Club at Bangla Academy has been locked and sealed just days before its official inauguration amid allegations that a life member attempted to seize control of the space. Academy staff told bdnews24.com that Akbar Ali Siraji, a life member, attempted several times to create a disturbance at the academy following the July Uprising. Following the incident, the Bangla Academy issued a formal letter to Siraji, demanding a written explanation within five days. Your actions are disrupting the normal functioning of the academy.”“These activities are against the interests and ideals of Bangla Academy and will be presented to the Executive Council for further consideration,” it added. Several academy staff told bdnews24.com that following the July Uprising, Siraji repeatedly attempted to create “mobs” at the academy and tried to secure unlawful privileges through intimidation.