Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met six Bangladeshi students who recently won medals at international math and biology Olympiads.

The students—Ariz Anas, Ha-Mim Rahman, Farabid Bin Faisal, Jitendra Barua, Jowad Hamim Chowdhury, and Tahsin Khan—shared their experiences and challenges with him.

“You have come this far through your own dedication. Your passion inspires us,” Yunus told them.

Education Adviser C. R. Abrar praised the achievements: “Competing against 111 countries, one of our students won gold in the Math Olympiad. Others secured bronze in various subjects. These competitions connect students to global networks and open doors to scholarships in top universities.”

The National Consensus Commission has decided to restart discussions with political parties, following a series of review meetings with experts.

According to an official press release, the Commission first met with a panel of experts on Sunday, followed by an internal review session the next day at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. It was during this review session that the decision to reopen dialogue with political parties was finalized.

The meeting was attended by the Commission’s Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz, members Badiul Alam Majumdar, Justice Md. Emdadul Haque, Iftekharuzzaman, Safar Raj Hossain, and Md. Ayub Mia. Monir Haidar, who has been actively engaged in the consensus-building process, also joined the discussion.

The last official round of talks between the Commission and political parties took place on July 31.

One person was killed and another injured in a mob beating in Mohammadpur on Monday afternoon after being caught snatching a mobile phone. The incident took place around 3:00 p.m. at the end of Road 12, Block-E, Chandrima Model Town.

The deceased, Yamin (23), was a resident of Udayan area in Dhaka. Police said locals caught two unidentified youths during the snatching attempt and severely beat them. Both were rushed to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, where Yamin was pronounced dead.

Police recovered the victim’s phone and confirmed preparations are underway to file two separate cases.

The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has removed the names of Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and other figures from six prominent landmarks across Bangladesh.

In Dhaka, “Sheikh Hasina Sarani, Kuril Link Road” has been renamed “July 36 Expressway, Kuril Link Road.” In Chattogram, “Mayor Mohiuddin Chowdhury CDA Flyover” is now “Shaheed Wasim Akram Flyover.”

Other changes include:

“Bangabandhu Square” → “RDA Complex, Rajshahi”

“Shaheed Captain Mansur Ali Park” → “RDA Park, Rajshahi”

“Bangabandhu International Conference Centre” → “Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre”

“Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Road” → “Professor Dr. Abdul Karim Road, Chattogram.”

The body of Marxist intellectual Badruddin Umar was taken to Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar this morning, where people from all walks of life paid floral tributes.

Writer and thinker Farhad Mazhar said Umar would remain an enduring figure, rejecting the notion that Marxist and revolutionary traditions had faded. “The political events of August 5 show clear signs of a revival of this tradition,” he added.

Sharmin S. Murshid, an adviser, said Umar’s passing marked the end of a crucial chapter in Bangladesh’s history, describing him as principled, uncompromising, and visionary. Other political, social, and cultural leaders, including BNP’s Habibun Nabi Khan Sohel and NCP convener Nahid Islam, also paid their respects.

Attorney General Mohammad Asaduzzaman has said that ongoing trials for crimes against humanity are being conducted with the sole aim of ensuring justice, not targeting individuals.

“What matters to the law is the crime and its nature, not the person,” he stressed. He also claimed that in the past 17 years, the Awami League government was responsible for over 700 enforced disappearances and 4,500 extrajudicial killings, along with widespread harassment through fabricated cases.

However, he noted improvements in law and order over the past year, stating that no disappearances or politically motivated cases had been reported during this period.

Shipping Adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain has said Bangladesh would have no objection to allowing foreign companies to operate the New Mooring Container Terminal at Chattogram Port if it benefits the country.

“Currently, there is no extortion in the port. If foreign operators take over, there will be none at all,” he remarked. He highlighted that port revenues have risen by 8.5 percent, with the Ministry of Shipping generating Tk 65,759.7 crore in revenue for FY2024–25, up 9.4 percent from the previous year.

Hossain also hinted at stepping down after the February elections, saying he would “wrap things up in January and go home after February.”

Authorities have banned the carrying of firearms on Dhaka University campus ahead of Tuesday’s Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu) election.

According to a directive from the Chief Returning Officer, only law enforcement agencies are exempt from the ban, effective from September 8–10. Any violation will be treated as a punishable offense.

Voting will take place on September 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., across eight polling centers, with 39,874 registered voters eligible to cast ballots.

At least 19 people were killed and over 347 injured on Monday after police opened fire on protesters in Nepal, where a youth-led movement has erupted against corruption and a government-imposed social media ban.

The protests, spearheaded by “Generation Z,” began outside the Parliament building in Kathmandu before spreading across major cities. Despite a curfew imposed from 3:30 p.m., demonstrations continued, prompting security forces to use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition.

In Jhapa district, protesters hurled bricks at Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s residence in Damak, forcing police to disperse them with warning shots. The National Human Rights Commission has urged restraint from both sides as military and police units were deployed to safeguard key locations.

Hospitals across Nepal are overwhelmed as hundreds of injured were rushed in simultaneously, adding strain to already limited healthcare services.

Anti-Corruption Commissioner Miah Muhammad Ali Akbar Azizi has condemned officials who exploit citizens for personal gain, saying, “Those who trap people for more than they deserve should be ashamed.”
Speaking at a public hearing in Sherpur, he reminded civil servants that their salaries come from taxpayers, not privileges of office.
During the event, citizens shared complaints of bribery and harassment across government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, and banks. The commissioner ordered immediate investigations and corrective action against those accused.

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has ordered all private educational institutions with expired or ongoing ad hoc committees to form permanent governing committees by November 30, 2025.
Institutions without an ad hoc committee must form one within 15 days, under the updated Governing Body and Managing Committee Regulations 2024.
The notice warns that all ad hoc committees will be dissolved on December 1, and heads of institutions failing to comply will be held responsible.

A Dhaka court has sent former secretary Abu Alam Mohammad Shahid Khan to jail in an anti-terrorism case filed at Shahbagh Police Station.
Prosecutors allege Khan conspired to topple the interim government through the group “Manch 71.” Earlier, 16 others, including Latif Siddique, were arrested on similar charges.
Khan, once a privileged Awami League insider, served as Sheikh Hasina’s deputy press secretary from 1996 to 2001.

A youth-led protest movement in Nepal, fueled by outrage over social media restrictions and government corruption, has escalated dramatically into the country’s Parliament.
Thousands of demonstrators defied security barricades and stormed the Parliament building in Kathmandu. Security forces responded with gunfire, tear gas, and water cannons, leaving at least three dead and more than a hundred injured.
The government has imposed a curfew and deployed the army to regain control. According to AFP, Nepal blocked 26 unregistered online platforms last Friday, making Facebook, YouTube, and X inaccessible, sparking anger and confusion among citizens.
Last month, the Cabinet ordered social media companies to register locally within seven days, appoint representatives, and set up grievance and compliance offices. Officials insist the government “respects freedom of thought and expression” and claims these measures are to ensure “a safe and uninterrupted digital environment.”

Bangladesh requires at least $29 billion annually to effectively combat disasters, but even securing $1–2 billion from the IMF remains difficult, said economic adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed. Speaking at a seminar, he stressed the importance of local resilience, noting that communities often act before government aid arrives. He urged the media to play a stronger role in raising awareness about climate change. Experts at the discussion warned that climate change is not only causing economic losses but also severely impacting social sectors.

Passengers are facing major disruptions as most bus counters on the Dhaka–Rajshahi route remain closed. Workers from several transport companies, including Desh Travels, National Travels, and Hanif, have halted operations demanding higher wages and benefits. Only a handful of counters remain open, forcing many commuters to seek alternative transport. The movement began late Sunday when Desh Travels employees locked their counters in protest.