The death toll from violent protests in Nepal has climbed to 72, according to the Ministry of Health. Bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of government buildings, residences, and other destroyed sites.

Angry demonstrators set fire to the Supreme Court, Parliament, and several homes of political leaders during the unrest. Once the clashes subsided, authorities began retrieving victims’ bodies from the debris.

Earlier, officials had confirmed 52 deaths, but the number surged as recovery operations continued. More than 2,000 people have been injured in the violence.

Police in Bhanga, Faridpur, have filed a case naming 90 individuals and accusing another 100–150 unidentified persons in connection with recent blockades on highways and railways.

The case names Algi Union Parishad Chairman and convener of the All-Party Struggle Council, M.M. Siddiq Mia, as the prime accused. Police allege Siddiq and his associates felled trees, set tires ablaze, and blocked the Dhaka-Khulna Highway during protests over constituency redistricting.

When police attempted to clear the blockade, protesters reportedly resisted but eventually fled after a chase, restoring order. Siddiq Mia was arrested Saturday night in Nagarkanda.

A dialogue was held in Kuala Lumpur focusing on ensuring voting rights for Bangladeshi expatriates and distributing smart cards.

Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarkar told participants, “Expatriates are a driving force in our economy. It is our duty to secure their voting rights. For the first time, they will be able to cast ballots in the national election.”

He announced the introduction of “IT-assisted postal voting” for expatriates, allowing online registration and applications. Ballot papers will be mailed to registered addresses abroad, with completed ballots returned in sealed envelopes directly to returning officers. A ballot-tracking system will also be in place.

Expatriates welcomed the move enthusiastically, with one worker remarking, “We were long deprived of our right to vote. Now we are thrilled to finally participate.”

The government has transferred Md. Nahidur Rahman, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Rajbari’s Goalanda, shortly after the police chief of the same upazila was replaced.

According to a gazette notification, Nahidur Rahman has been reassigned to the Ministry of Commerce as Deputy Director at the Export Promotion Bureau. He must join his new post by September 21 or face immediate release from service the same afternoon.

Rahman dismissed speculations linking the transfer to recent unrest, saying, “This is just part of routine government reshuffles. Nothing else is involved.”

The development comes against the backdrop of intense protests in Goalanda over the 12-foot-high tomb of local spiritual leader Nural Pagla. Unrest escalated earlier this month when agitated crowds vandalized police and UNO vehicles, torched the leader’s house, burned his body, and killed one individual.

Former National Board of Revenue (NBR) member Matiur Rahman, accused in the widely discussed “goat scandal,” faced a public scolding from his wife, former Raipura Upazila Chairman Laila Kaniz, while standing in the dock on Sunday.

Witnesses said the couple stood in the courtroom for 45 minutes during an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) hearing. As Matiur attempted to speak with their lawyers, Laila abruptly snapped at him, saying: “You talk too much. Stay quiet. This happened because of you.” Stunned, Matiur fell silent while Laila continued conversing with the lawyers.

At one point, a woman nearby whispered, “There are journalists here. Be careful what you say.” Later, ACC Deputy Assistant Director Sabikun Nahar petitioned for a three-day remand of the accused couple.

A Sylhet court has served a show-cause notice on Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md. Sarwar Alam over the dismissal of two teachers and the vice-principal of The Sylhet Khajanchibari International School and College.
The court has ordered the DC to respond in writing within 15 working days. As of Sunday evening, the notice had not yet reached his office, confirmed Sarwar Alam.
The action follows a writ petition challenging the controversial dismissals. The matter was confirmed by Advocate Irshadul Haque, lawyer for senior teacher Abeda Haque of the institution.

The Chairman of the Pay Commission, Zakir Ahmed Khan, has assured Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus that the new pay structure will be finalized earlier than the scheduled six months.

Speaking on Jamuna TV, Khan said that while inflation and GDP have risen over the past decade, salaries have not kept pace. The commission is working on a timely pay scale that includes:

Separate salary structures for specialized jobs

Income tax-adjusted salaries

Revised allowances for housing, medical, and transport

Inflation-linked wage adjustment mechanisms

Updated pension and retirement benefits

Recommendations will also address anomalies in grades and increments, rationalize perks such as phone and car allowances, and evaluate employee performance as a basis for pay reform.

Chief Adviser Yunus emphasized that fair pay alone is not enough: “We often see a single illness wipe out entire family savings. With proper insurance, families feel secure. Neighboring countries already follow such models.”

Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur received a hospital visit on Sunday evening from legal adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
Dr. Nazrul entered through the Bagan Gate of the administrative block and met Nur briefly before leaving. Party General Secretary Rashed Khan confirmed that Dr. Nazrul inquired about Nur’s health and ongoing treatment.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for financial reforms that empower individuals to become entrepreneurs rather than employees.

“People are not born to work for others—they are born to be entrepreneurs,” he said.
Highlighting the growing aspirations of rural youth, Yunus urged the creation of financial and social structures that allow individuals to pursue independent ventures. He pointed out that hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs have already emerged, many working in teams, and their experiences could be scaled nationwide.
Tracing the origins of PKSF (Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation), Yunus said it was established unexpectedly in the 1980s, but its legal framework now needs reform to meet modern entrepreneurial realities. He proposed expanding PKSF’s programs, emphasizing partnership with entrepreneurs rather than institutions.

Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz has described the July Charter as a product of collective effort and “a testament to political unity in Bangladesh.”
Speaking at a commission meeting chaired by the Chief Adviser, he said:

“The spirit of cooperation among political parties must be preserved in the coming months to bring this process to its rightful conclusion.”
He warned that remnants of fascist forces are still working to sabotage the process.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has declared that the 13th National Elections in February will mark a “festival of democracy” and a true rebirth for the nation.
Speaking at a consensus commission meeting on the July Charter, Yunus said:

“The sacrifices made will only be meaningful if we can achieve this rebirth through the elections.”
The commission has stressed that the July Charter represents more than political reform—it is a roadmap to strengthen democracy and good governance. But, they added, its success hinges on broad political consensus.

Attorney General AM Amin Uddin Asaduzzaman has accused the former government of unprecedented money laundering, citing international reports that estimate around 19 lakh crore taka ($1.9 trillion) was siphoned out of Bangladesh each year—equivalent to three national budgets.
Speaking at the BUP National Law Fest, he said the current government is investigating the illicit outflows. He also stressed that the Bangladesh Bar Council exams are conducted transparently, leaving no room for question leaks.
Organizers of the festival said the event aimed to enhance students’ extracurricular skills, promote legal research and policy dialogue, and build inter-university connections. Around 400 students and 50 judges participated.

At a virtual presentation of the Livestock Department in Rangpur, attended by Adviser Farida Akhter, images of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina were displayed alongside their quotes. The presentation, delivered by Project Director Golam Rabbani, drew controversy when the photos appeared prominently on-screen.
Farida Akhter criticized the move as “disrespectful,” saying:

“At this interim period, displaying their photos over the sacrifices of so many lives is unacceptable. Fascism has many faces—we must act whenever we recognize it.”
She noted that the project director admitted it was an error and apologized, but assured that she would look deeper into the matter and take necessary action.
Shifting focus, Farida highlighted the ministry’s key responsibility: controlling livestock diseases and preventing transmission to humans. She said the government is working with the World Health Organization and has set targets for vaccine production.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has warned that the ongoing protest in Bhanga, Faridpur, over the exclusion of Algi and Hamerdi unions from the Faridpur-4 constituency, has caused suffering in several districts and “will not be tolerated.”
“If the blockade is not lifted by Sunday evening, legal measures will be taken,” he said.
He also revealed that the government has long been considering reducing prison sentences, prioritizing elderly inmates. Women who have served 20 years may be released, while criteria for men are yet to be finalized.
On upcoming festivals, he said committee disputes over Puja must be resolved to ensure smooth celebrations. He praised law and order during recent DUCSU and JUCSU elections and confirmed preparations are underway for the national polls, including recruitment and training.

Police have arrested M.M. Siddiqi Manji, chairman of Algir Union Parishad, who was the chief coordinator of a three-day highway blockade set to begin Sunday in Bhanga, Faridpur.

Detectives detained him late Saturday night from his home. In response, authorities deployed armed vehicles, water cannons, and intensified patrols on the highways to avert unrest.

The blockade is part of ongoing protests against the government’s decision to redraw boundaries, merging Algir and Hamridi unions from Faridpur-4 constituency into Faridpur-2.

Despite previous demonstrations, Manji announced a fresh three-day morning-to-evening blockade on Saturday evening—hours before his arrest.