Afghanistan a ‘promising’ market for Bangladesh: Khelafat’s Mamunul
The seven-member delegation from Bangladesh is currently staying at Kabul Star Hotel in the Afghan capital. Alongside Mamunul are his party`s deputy chief Maulana Abdul Hamid, Maulana Abdul Awal, Maulana Abdul Haque, Maulana Habibullah Mahmud Qasemi, Maulana Monir Hossain Qasemi and Maulana Mahbubur Rahman. “In healthcare, the labour market, and in trade and commerce, Afghanistan can be a potential partner,” Mamunul said. He described Afghanistan as a “very promising” labour market for Bangladesh, but noted that bilateral trade in the last fiscal year amounted to only $50 million. Mamunul explained that the trip was organised by a UK-based group called Prosper Afghanistan, which, he said, supports disadvantaged Muslim communities with a focus on Afghanistan.
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September 19, 2025 22:22 UTC
Police clarify viral video of man dangling from Ziaur Rahman’s mausoleum railing
A video showing a man hanging by his feet from the upper railing of former president Ziaur Rahman’s mausoleum in Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar has circulated widely on social media. Many Awami League supporters shared the clip, claiming one of their workers had been “killed and hanged". Police said the man had climbed the mausoleum intending to commit suicide. The seven-second video, shared on Facebook on Friday, shows the man dangling by his feet while holding the rope with one hand. No complaint was filed at the station regarding this.”Tejgaon Division Deputy Commissioner Ibne Mizan said, “Someone went there to commit suicide.
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September 19, 2025 20:05 UTC
Tejgaon College teacher sent to jail for leading 'banned' Awami League procession
A Dhaka court has ordered a Tejgaon College teacher to jail in a case accusing him of leading a procession of the Awami League, banned from conducting political activities, and detonating improvised bombs earlier this month. Prof SM Ashraful Alam Askor, 60, head of the Bangla Department at Tejgaon College, was denied bail by Metropolitan Magistrate Najmin Akter on Friday. The case stems from events on Sept 7, when the Awami League staged a flash procession in the Parliament area. Police allege that two crude bombs were detonated during the rally “to destabilise the state and create panic among the public”. The complaint further notes that leaders and activists of the Awami League, Chhatra League, Jubo League and other affiliates carried banners as they marched in front of Park Town Restaurant in Manipuripara.
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September 19, 2025 18:14 UTC
CPB warns of rise of ‘ultra-reactionary communal’ forces in Bangladesh
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has warned of the rise of “ultra-reactionary communal forces” in Bangladesh. General Secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince raised the concern on Friday afternoon at the opening session of the party’s 13th national congress in Dhaka. “At this moment, we are witnessing the emergence of far-right, ultra-reactionary communal forces. He said forming a left democratic progressive government is now “an urgent duty”. The council session will be held from Sept 20–22 at the Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) auditorium on Topkhana Road.
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September 19, 2025 17:55 UTC
Three police officers withdrawn for 'skipping' Awami League procession duty
Three police officers, including an assistant commissioner, have been withdrawn in Mohammadpur after being found at the station during a special drive. Police said the special drive was launched on Friday to prevent Awami League activists from staging flash processions. On Friday afternoon, reports emerged that three officers had been withdrawn from duty. The officers withdrawn are Assistant Commissioner (Mohammadpur Zone) Mehedi Hasan, Inspector (Operations) Abdul Alim, and Duty Officer Masudur Rahman. One of the withdrawn officers, however, said: “I was on the ground all day.
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September 19, 2025 17:27 UTC
Jamaat says those resisting PR system aim to delay February election
The Jamaat-e-Islami has accused those opposing the proportional representation (PR) system of trying to delay the February election. He said the nation is eager for a festive election and rejected claims that Jamaat wants to postpone the vote. In contrast, no such efforts are visible from others.”Shahjahan added that those blocking the legal framework of the July Charter and opposing the PR system are aware of their own weakness and want to “delay” the election. The Jamaat and several other parties have launched a movement demanding constitutional amendments before the polls, implementation of the Charter and elections under the PR system. The BNP insists constitutional changes must come from an elected parliament and accuses those backing the PR system of attempting to defer the elections.
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September 19, 2025 17:00 UTC
BNP’s Zahid warns against ‘imposing party agenda’ on public amid proportional representation debate
BNP leader Prof AZM Zahid Hossain has warned that no political party can impose its own agenda on the people as debate grows over demands for a proportional representation (PR) electoral system in Bangladesh. “Have any of you heard anyone say they wanted the PR system before Aug 5 [2024] or in the last 16 or 17 years? You can say that if you’re elected, you’ll push for the system in future.”BNP REFORM AGENDAZahid also referred to the BNP’s stated reform plans. “For example, the BNP announced a 31-point programme setting out the party's agenda if it is elected. However, it doesn’t mean you’ll impose your opinion in the name of public and that too, without their consent.”
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September 19, 2025 16:28 UTC
Biman flight turbulence in mid-air leaves cabin crew with fractured arm
A cabin crew member of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has fractured her arm after falling during turbulence in mid-air. The cabin crew, Shabana Azmi Mithila, broke the upper bone of her elbow, which split into two pieces. She received treatment at Pangu Hospital in Dhaka. Boshra said: “While returning from Abu Dhabi, cabin crew Mithila was standing and working inside the aircraft when sudden bumping caused her to fall and injure her hand. No passengers were injured during the turbulence that injured the cabin crew.
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September 19, 2025 16:09 UTC
Three accommodation directorate officers suspended over ‘bribery, irregularities’
Three officers of the Directorate of Government Accommodation have been suspended over allegations of corruption, irregularities, and bribery in the allocation of state housing. They are Deputy Director Rashed Ahmed Sadi, Assistant Director Bilal Hossain, and Assistant Accountant Md Nazrul Islam. The previous day, the ministry issued a notification against Deputy Director Rashed, accusing him of amassing substantial wealth and immovable property through a syndicate in government housing allocations. The suspension order notes that if the officials remained in service, they could become involved in further criminal activity and influence ongoing investigations against them. The ministry said the officials would receive subsistence allowances during their suspension, in line with service regulations.
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September 19, 2025 15:43 UTC
India says it expects Saudi Arabia to mind 'sensitivities' after pact with Pakistan
India says it expects Saudi Arabia to mind 'sensitivities' after pact with PakistanIndia said on Friday it hoped Saudi Arabia would keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities between the two countries, two days after Riyadh signed a mutual defence pact with New Delhi's old foe Pakistan. Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan signed the pact on Wednesday, and although few details have been made public, analysts said it could mean Riyadh will have a de facto nuclear shield under the agreement. "India and Saudi Arabia have a wide-ranging strategic partnership which has deepened considerably in the last few years," Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters during a weekly news briefing. "We expect that this strategic partnership will keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities," he said. Saudi Arabia is one of the top exporters of petroleum to India and the two countries agreed this year to boost cooperation in supplies of crude and liquefied petroleum gas.
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September 19, 2025 14:44 UTC
Barishal house stocked with hand bombs and local weapons, two brothers detained
Barishal house stocked with hand bombs and local weapons, two brothers detainedThe joint forces have arrested two brothers with hand bombs and locally made weapons from a house in Muladi Upazila of Barishal. The detainees are Abbas Hawladar and Bashir Hawladar, sons of Abdur Rob Hawladar. On Aug 23, 2023, Abdur Rob Hawladar was hacked to death, allegedly by members of the Sardar family. Shafiqul said, on Friday morning, the army and police raided the Hawladar house. After searching a room, eight spears, 13 hand bombs, other homemade weapons, and Tk 580,500 in cash were seized.
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September 19, 2025 14:11 UTC
Tejgaon College teacher sent to jail for leading ‘banned’ Awami League procession
A Dhaka court has ordered a Tejgaon College teacher to jail in a case accusing him of leading a procession of the Awami League, banned from conducting political activities, and detonating improvised bombs earlier this month. Prof SM Ashraful Alam Askor, 60, head of the Bangla Department at Tejgaon College, was denied bail by Metropolitan Magistrate Najmin Akter on Friday. The case stems from events on Sept 7, when the Awami League staged a flash procession in the Parliament area. Police allege that two crude bombs were detonated during the rally “to destabilise the state and create panic among the public”. The complaint further notes that leaders and activists of the Awami League, Chhatra League, Jubo League and other affiliates carried banners as they marched in front of Park Town Restaurant in Manipuripara.
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September 19, 2025 14:00 UTC
Awami League leader Kamruzzaman sent to jail over Banglamotor rally
Awami League leader Kamruzzaman sent to jail over Banglamotor rallyAn Awami League leader has been sent to in a criminal charge under the Anti-Terrorism Act over the party’s rally at Banglamotor in Dhaka. Police produced Kamruzzaman, a member of the party’s Agriculture and Cooperatives Affairs Sub-Committee, before the court and sought his detention. Defence lawyer Shihab Mahmud applied for bail, while state counsel Azizul Haq Didar opposed the plea. After the hearing, the court rejected the bail petition and ordered the accused to be sent to jail, said Prosecution Division Sub-Inspector Zinnat Ali. According to the case details, on Sept 12, members of the banned organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League and affiliates of the Awami League held a rally in front of Rupayan Tower in Banglamotor.
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September 19, 2025 13:21 UTC
British MP Tulip embroiled in fresh row over Bangladesh passport, ID
According to British tabloid the Daily Mail, officials in Dhaka have uncovered records showing Tulip was issued a Bangladeshi passport at 19 and a national identity card in 2011. The Telegraph said documents it had seen also suggested Tulip received a passport in 2001 and an ID card a decade later. Citing Mohammed Abdul Momen, the head of Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission, the Daily Mail reports that the passport and ID card issued to her were genuine. In 2017 she told a UK journalist: “I am British, be very careful what you’re saying, I am a British MP ... Bangladeshi authorities have asserted that she possesses a valid passport and national ID.
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September 19, 2025 12:41 UTC
Expatriate stabbed to death in Chattogram’s Patiya
A Bangladeshi expatriate has died after being stabbing in Chattogram’s Patiya. Md Mamun, 24, succumbed to his wounds while receiving treatment at Chittagong Medical College Hospital early on Friday morning. Md Nuruzzaman, chief of Patiya Police Station, said that law enforcers have learnt that a man had stabbed Mamun in the Dengapara area on Thursday night, although the motive remains unknown. “His family members took him to CMC Hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment early in the morning.”The family had not officially reported incident to the police, Nuruzzaman added. The man alleged to have stabbed Mamun was identified by a single name as Fahim.
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September 19, 2025 12:17 UTC