North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to attend victory celebration in China, KCNA says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stands next to snipers during a visit to a special operation training base at an undisclosed location in this undated picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency August 28, 2025. KCNA via REUTERSNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un stands next to snipers during a visit to a special operation training base at an undisclosed location in this undated picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency August 28, 2025. KCNA via REUTERSNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China to attend China's victory celebration next week marking the formal surrender of Japan during World War II, North Korea's state media KCNA said on Thursday. Since 2020 and through the COVID-19 pandemic, relations between North Korea and China also likely soured over issues such as China pushing for the repatriation of North Korean labourers, experts say. Russian President Vladimir Putin will also visit China to attend the military parade in Beijing next week, China's foreign ministry said
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August 28, 2025 07:09 UTC
3 killed in India as van following Google Maps misroute is swept away by river
The driver, relying on Google Maps for directions, unknowingly guided the van onto the Somi-Upreda Bridge, which had been closed for several months. As the van entered the bridge, it became stuck and was quickly pulled into the river's strong currents, the police stated. All routes for crossing the river were closed due to the surge in the Banas River. The bodies of two women and a child have been recovered, and the search for the body of another child is under way. The victims have been identified as Chanda, 21, her daughter, Rutvi, 6, Mamta, 25, and her daughter, Khushi, 4.
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August 28, 2025 05:02 UTC
Dollar on defensive as September Fed cut bets ramp up
US dollar bills are seen in this photo. ReutersThe dollar started Thursday on the back foot as traders added to bets for a Federal Reserve interest rate reduction next month after New York Fed chief John Williams signaled a cut was possible. The dollar index, which gauges the currency against six major peers, was steady at 98.135, following two days of declines. The dollar slipped 0.11% to 0.8017 Swiss franc, although it ticked up 0.05% to 147.47 yen. On the US monetary front, the Fed's Williams said in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday that "every meeting is, from my perspective, live."
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August 28, 2025 03:18 UTC
Engineering students withdraw protest at Shahbagh after DMP chief apologises for police action
Engineering students protesting at Shahbagh over different demands have withdrawn from the streets after DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali apologised for police baton charges on their rally earlier in the day. Following his departure, the students announced their next course of action and left Shahbagh by 10:45pm, vowing not to stage programmes that disrupt public life. As part of a string of demonstrations over their demands, students of engineering universities, led by BUET, blocked Shahbagh intersection from 11am on Wednesday. At about 9:15pm, DMP chief Sazzat and senior officers arrived at Shahbagh Police Station, and went to address the students in person after 10pm. Students later said no concrete resolution had emerged, though further discussions were scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
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August 28, 2025 01:41 UTC
Songs, flowers mark Nazrul's death anniv
Bangladesh is paying tribute to its national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam with songs, discussions, and flowers on his 49th death anniversary.On Wednesday, family members and admirers of the rebel poet gathered at his grave beside the central mosque of Dhaka University. "Some translations have been done by the Nazrul Institute, but the Bangla Academy could also have carried out a larger-scale translation project. Teachers and students from different departments were also present.Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan said, "Nazrul lived an extraordinarily diverse life. He was a journalist, a soldier on the battlefield, and wherever he touched literature, he turned it into gold. We must reflect on how we can practice and uphold his multifaceted life in our own academic and professional lives.
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August 28, 2025 01:15 UTC
Teacher's suspension sparks protests at Viqarunnisa School
The panel of students took out those students who did not follow the dress code and spoke to them for 8-10 minutes. "Former student Anisa Karim told bdnews24.com, "I studied at this institution from 2009 to 2019. None of our teachers, including teacher Nahar, ever spoke against us wearing a Hijab. I believe, whatever they are saying against teacher Nahar, is baseless. ""We want a fair investigation into this incident, and we want justice for those who are trying to defame her [teacher Nahar] by spreading false allegations, including in the media.
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August 28, 2025 01:13 UTC
Police action on students unacceptable: BUET VC
We have sent as many ambulances as possible to take them to medical centres, where they are receiving treatment. "Many students left after receiving initial treatment, Prof Borhan said.Pro-VC Abdul Hasib Chowdhury and Education Adviser Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar met students on Tuesday to hear their demands. Students rejected the body, chanting "fake, fake" when the vice-chancellor mentioned it. At 1:30pm, police fired stun grenades and tear gas as students marched towards the chief advisor's residence. Running battles broke out.By late afternoon, protesters regrouped at Shahbagh.At a 5:30pm briefing, they accused police of attacking them and vowed to continue their sit-in.�"bdnews24.com
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August 28, 2025 01:11 UTC
Kane's perfect Bayern penalty record ends but striker scores last gasp winner
Harry Kane missed his first penalty for Bayern Munich in a competitive match but scored a stoppage-time winner as the Bavarians struggled to beat third-tier club Wehen Wiesbaden 3-2 in the German Cup on Wednesday after squandering a two-goal lead. Bayern did get their penalty a little later and Kane stepped up to put the hosts in front. The visitors doubled their lead with Michael Olise six minutes after the restart as they looked to be cruising into the second round. But the hosts struck twice in six minutes through Fatih Kaya during a complete Bayern blackout to draw them level. He made amends in stoppage time with his second goal of the evening.
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August 27, 2025 22:07 UTC
DUCSU campaign sees flurry of complaints, counter-allegations
The campaign for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election has already taken a contentious turn, with a stream of formal complaints and counter-allegations emerging from rival panels over the past two days. Abdul Kader, vice-president (VP) candidate from Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad (BGCS), said: “There’s a competition among candidates to violate the rules. Yet nothing is being resolved.”Meanwhile, the election taskforce has removed several campaign banners and PVC boards installed in violation of electoral rules. At the same time, they are extending deadlines and changing rules to help one particular panel.”Chhatra Dal’s VP candidate Abidul also raised concerns about polling logistics. It’s clearly insufficient.”Similar concerns came from Abdul Kader, VP candidate from Boishommobirodhi Chhatra Sangsad.
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August 27, 2025 21:52 UTC
Barishal University students hang banners on government buildings amid housing, classroom crunch
Students of Barishal University, locked in protests over acute classroom and housing shortages, have hung banners on two government buildings in the city, symbolically declaring them as part of their campus. Half an hour later, they placed another banner on the Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (BITAC) building, declaring it a “residential hall". The university faces severe shortages of classrooms and accommodation, and the campus itself is very small,” he said. He noted that the government had already allocated funds for a feasibility study in response to the three-point demand of the students. The banners, I believe, are a symbolic action born out of emotion.”The university administration will soon hold discussions on the matter, he added.
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August 27, 2025 20:57 UTC
Nine hospitalised after police, engineering students clash in Dhaka
Nine hospitalised after police, engineering students clash in DhakaAt least 15 people, including eight policemen, have been injured in a clash with engineering students from BUET and other universities demonstrating over three demands. Other injured policemen include Sub-Inspectors Touhidul Islam and Forhad Ali, and Constables Adib, Aminul Islam and Shrabon, 20. Seven students have received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), with one admitted for further care. The injured students are Nasif (25), Sadib (21), Rizon (22), Pial (22), Shahadat (22), Navid (21) and Sadat (21) -- all going by a single name. The injured students alleged that police launched an unprovoked attack on their peaceful demonstration, leaving several of them wounded.
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August 27, 2025 18:58 UTC
Bibhuranjan subjected to ‘recurring intimidation,’ IFJ says
‘Allegation of a threat entirely false,’ says CA’s Press SecretaryThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has said that the body of veteran Bangladeshi journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar was recovered from the Meghna River in Munshiganj days after he was subjected to "recurring intimidation by local authorities." The Daily Star reached out to Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam for his comment. Hours before his death, on August 21, Bibhuranjan Sarkar sent his "final piece of writing" to bdnews24.com. In the piece, Sarkar condemned systemic injustices, including low wages, lack of recognition, and newsrooms operating under intimidation. IFJ General Secretary Anthony Bellanger said, "The death of veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar underscores the broader attack on freedom of expression and decline of independent journalism amid a culture of fear and intimidation in Bangladesh.
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August 27, 2025 18:21 UTC
Election Commission concludes hearing objections on proposed constituency boundaries
The Election Commission (EC) has concluded a four-day hearing on objections and applications regarding the proposed boundaries of constituencies ahead of the parliamentary polls. On Wednesday, EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the commission will review all feedback and release the final list “as soon as possible”. He presented a summary of the four-day process at a media briefing at the Nirbachan Bhaban, or Election Building. The hearings were attended by the chief election commissioner (CEC), four other commissioners, and the EC secretary, among others. In total, the EC received 1,893 submissions -- 1,185 objections and 708 recommendations -- covering 84 constituencies in 33 districts.
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August 27, 2025 17:32 UTC
RUCSU election date shifted again within 9 hours amid protests
The date for the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) election has been changed again within just nine hours. On Wednesday night, Chief Election Commissioner Prof F Nazrul Islam announced that the polls will now be held on Sept 25, a Thursday. Around 3,500 Sanatan students are enrolled at Rajshahi University. The decision was finalised after an evening meeting at the RUCSU treasurer’s office, which continued until 9pm. Nomination forms for the RUCSU and Senate student representative elections will be available at the treasurer’s office, while those for hall union polls can be collected from respective hall administrative offices.
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August 27, 2025 16:40 UTC
Cold storage potato rate fixed at Tk 22 per kg
The interim government has fixed the minimum price of potatoes at Tk 22 per kg at cold storage gates and will purchase 50,000 metric tonnes for storage, which will be sold in October-November 2025. The statement said that recently, potato prices have not aligned with production costs, causing losses for farmers. To protect farmers’ interests and ensure a fair price for their produce, a review committee was formed under the chief advisor’s direction. The four-strong committee is headed by the agriculture secretary, with the commerce, food and finance secretaries as members. Following the committee’s recommendations, the government approved three key measures:Set a minimum potato price of Tk 22 per kg at cold storagesPurchase and store metric tonnes of potatoes for sale in October–November 2025Provide incentives for potato farmers in the upcoming seasonThe statement noted that the relevant ministries would take steps to implement these measures.
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August 27, 2025 15:44 UTC