Nineteen killed in Nepal in 'Gen Z' protest over social media ban, corruption
A demonstrator waves a flag as he stands atop a vehicle near the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal September 8, 2025. REUTERSA demonstrator waves a flag as he stands atop a vehicle near the entrance of the Parliament during a protest against corruption and government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal September 8, 2025. A government decision last week to block access to several social media platforms, including Meta Platforms' Facebook, has fuelled anger among the young. Many carried flags and placards with slogans such as "Shut down corruption and not social media," "Unban social media," and "Youths against corruption" as they marched through Kathmandu. Nepal's social media shutdown comes as governments worldwide take steps to tighten oversight of social media and Big Tech due to growing concern about issues such as misinformation, data privacy, online harm and national security.
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September 08, 2025 15:15 UTC
Bangladesh football team stranded at Kathmandu hotel as youth protests rock Nepal
Bangladesh's national football team is confined to their hotel in Kathmandu as anti-government protests escalate in Nepal. The death toll from a protest against corruption and a social media ban have hit 14, disrupting preparations for the visiting team’s second friendly match against Nepal. Curfews imposed in diplomatic zones and widespread standoffs across the capital have prevented the squad from travelling to Dashrath Stadium for training. Bangladesh’s team, including captain Jamal Bhuyan and forward Mitul, were due to depart for practice at 3pm but remained stuck due to blockades by student protesters near the venue. A pre-match press conference proceeded as planned at the hotel around noon.
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September 08, 2025 14:44 UTC
Hasina, her family's names removed from public works ministry infrastructure
The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has published an updated list of names of different institutions, establishments, and projects named after ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and members of her family. This information was shared in a press release issued by the ministry on Monday. In a statement on Jun 26, the Chief Advisor’s Office (CAO) said 977 pieces of infrastructure and institutions across the country had been named after Hasina, her family members, and Awami League politicians during the previous government’s regime. These included cantonments, air bases, naval ships, mega bridges, roads, educational institutions, hospitals, and research centres. Most of those named after Hasina and her family have already been renamed, and work is under way to change the remaining ones, the CAO added.
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September 08, 2025 14:32 UTC
Consensus Commission to call parties for more talks on July Charter implementation
Consensus Commission to call parties for more talks on July Charter implementationExperts have advised the National Consensus Commission to once again hold official talks with political parties on how to implement the July National Charter. After a meeting with experts on Sunday, the commission held a review meeting in the parliament building on Monday. He said, “The National Consensus Commission held a meeting to review the expert opinions it received on the ways to implement the July National Charter. The last formal consensus commission meeting with the political parties was on Jul 31. Twenty-six out of 30 political parties submitted their opinions on the draft of the July Charter to the Consensus Commission on Aug 22.
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September 08, 2025 13:57 UTC
Violent protests, rising unrest in Nepal threaten Bangladesh friendly
The upcoming friendly between the Bangladesh national team and their Nepali counterparts has been thrown into doubt after the death of 14 in youth-led protests against government corruption and a social media ban in Nepal. The unrest directly impacted the national football teams, preventing both from conducting their scheduled training sessions at Dasharath Stadium. Bangladesh's team, preparing to depart for a 3pm session, was advised by All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) officials to remain indoors. However, Javier Cabrera is conducting training with the team in the hotel gymnasium,” team manager Amer Khan told bdnews24.com. Student-led outrage over alleged corruption fuelled the call for street protests, culminating in Monday's widespread disorder.
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September 08, 2025 13:56 UTC
Man faces charges after ‘using BNP chief Khaleda’s illness’ as pretext to swindle Tk 150m
Police have filed a case against a man accused of defrauding people of Tk 150 million by using the illness of former prime minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia as a pretext. According to CID, Motalles Hossain posed for years as a liaison officer of Khaleda Zia and used this identity to collect money from individuals and businessmen. Investigators said they found evidence of transactions worth around Tk 200 million through bank accounts under his name. He later collected around Tk 150 million into his own bank accounts by telling BNP insiders that Khaleda Zia was ill and needed financial help. CID said that around Tk 53.3 million in several of Hossain’s bank accounts has been frozen by a court order.
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September 08, 2025 11:17 UTC
Bangladesh football team stranded at hotel amid unrest in Kathmandu
Political unrest in Nepal has intensified, with the government imposing curfews in diplomatic zones and widespread blockades in Kathmandu, leaving the Bangladesh national football team unable to leave their hotel. Bangladesh are scheduled to play their second international friendly against Nepal at the Dasharath Stadium on Tuesday at 5:45 PM. The team had planned a training session at 3 PM on Monday, along with the pre-match press conference at noon. Further updates on the training schedule will be provided soon.”Later in the afternoon, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) officially confirmed the suspension of the day’s training session. In a statement issued at 4 PM, the federation said, “Today’s practice session at Dasharath Stadium, scheduled at 3 PM, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.
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September 08, 2025 11:14 UTC
Man faces charges after 'using BNP chief Khaleda's illness' as pretext to swindle Tk 150mn
Police have filed a case against a man accused of defrauding people of Tk 150 million by using the illness of former prime minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia as a pretext. According to CID, Motalles Hossain posed for years as a liaison officer of Khaleda Zia and used this identity to collect money from individuals and businessmen. Investigators said they found evidence of transactions worth around Tk 200 million through bank accounts under his name. He later collected around Tk 150 million into his own bank accounts by telling BNP insiders that Khaleda Zia was ill and needed financial help. CID said that around Tk 53.3 million in several of Hossain’s bank accounts has been frozen by a court order.
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September 08, 2025 10:46 UTC
Submit fake papers, lose your US visa forever: US Embassy in Dhaka
Submit fake papers, lose your US visa forever: US Embassy in DhakaThe US Embassy in Dhaka has said that submitting false information or forged documents can result in a permanent ban on visas under US immigration law. On Monday, the embassy made the statement in a visa-related post on its X handle. The post read: “Visa fraud has serious consequences. Lying or providing fake documents can result in a permanent visa bans (sic) under US immigration law. This means you will never go.”
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September 08, 2025 10:29 UTC
In ICT testimony, Badruddin Umar ripped into Hasina's 'misrule', calling Awami League's return 'impossible'
In the statement, Badruddin described the July 2024 Uprising as the “most explosive and most transformative” in Bangladesh’s history. 'AN EXCEPTIONAL EVENT'Introducing himself at the outset, Badruddin wrote that the July Uprising was not only exceptional for Bangladesh but for the entire Indian subcontinent. “The uprising expelled the Awami League not only from power, but also from the people’s trust. 'AWAMI LEAGUE LAWMAKERS HAD NO ROLE IN 1971'Badruddin alleged that Awami League MPs, ministers and leaders had little role in the 1971 Liberation War itself, saying it was fought mainly by students and the children of farmers and workers. Thus banning the Awami League is not a matter of political principle but of national security."
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September 08, 2025 06:37 UTC
Between fear and courage: Bangladesh’s journalists battling extremism and intimidation
These six incidents—including three fatalities and three assaults—represent only a fraction of the pervasive threats confronting journalists across Bangladesh. By May 2025, 266 journalists were implicated in cases linked to the unrest of July–August 2024, with Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chittagong registering the highest numbers. In October 2024, the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) summoned 85 senior journalists to provide bank accounts, lockers, and financial transaction records, widely perceived as a coercive tactic to suppress investigative reporting. Despite these actions, attacks on journalists continue unabated, often in plain sight of authorities, reflecting systemic impunity and institutional failure. Families of journalists live in constant fear, while newsrooms increasingly self-censor.
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September 08, 2025 06:24 UTC
ACC Deputy Director Mahbubul Alam suspended
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Deputy Director Mahbubul Alam Hanif has been suspended following allegations of graft and illicit enrichment. A notice on the matter, signed by ACC Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen, was issued on Sept 4. The commission had previously suspended Deputy Director Kamlesh Mondal on Jul 17 and Deputy Director Md Ahsanul Kabir Palash on Aug 6. The notice said that allegations of corruption, bribery and illegal acquisition of wealth have been raised against him. According to the allegations, he has assets worth about Tk 1.6 billion in Gulshan, Bashundhara, Joar Sahara, Demra and Jamalpur’s Sarishabari alone.”The notice further said, “In ACC Commission Meeting No.
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September 07, 2025 23:25 UTC
Over 500 families stranded as onrush of upstream water floods Khagrachhari
Over 500 families stranded as onrush of upstream water floods KhagrachhariHeavy rain has led to flooding and landslides in low-lying areas of Khagrachhari, leaving at least 500 families stranded. Although the rain stopped on Sunday morning, the Chengi River continued to swell, causing waterlogging in canals across the town. Hopefully, the floodwater will recede soon.”Deputy Commissioner ABM Iftekharul Islam Khandaker said shelters had been opened for stranded residents. “At least 500 families have been stranded by the water. “When people arrive at the shelter, necessary arrangements will be made for them, including the provision of food and water.”
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September 07, 2025 22:45 UTC
Trump Adviser's "Crap Note" Jibe After X Fact-Checks His Anti-India Post
Navarro, in a post, accused India of "profiteering" from the Russian oil imports. India buys Russian oil purely to profit/Revenues feed Russia war machine. India's legal, sovereign purchases of Russian oil for energy security do not violate international law." He claimed that it was because of New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil that Moscow's military aggression was being fuelled. Later, he also accused India of running a "profiteering scheme" by continuing to import Russian oil and labelled India the "Maharaj" of tariffs.
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September 07, 2025 18:06 UTC
‘Leaked’ IELTS tests papers don’t match, police complaint leads to arrests
Police have arrested two people in Dhaka on charges of defrauding students by selling “leaked” IELTS exam papers. According to the case dossier, they allegedly took large sums from examinees, promising them the exam questions and answers. While exam question leaks are not uncommon in Bangladesh’s public examinations, such allegations are rarely heard in connection with IELTS. The case was initiated after Nadit Hasan Rocky, an IELTS candidate, filed a complaint with police. The duo offered to provide them with the IELTS questions and answers in exchange for large sums of money.
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September 07, 2025 16:43 UTC