Garment workers of Eurozone Fashions have withdrawn their road blockade in Kuril after assurances that outstanding wages and allowances will be cleared by September 10.

Workers had blocked the Kuril-Airport road from around 11 a.m., bringing traffic to a halt in both directions. The blockade was lifted at 3:45 p.m., restoring normal movement.

Their primary demand was immediate payment of dues.

Senior Secretary of Public Administration, Mokhlesur Rahman, has announced the recruitment of 4,000 sub-inspectors (SI) to strengthen law enforcement during the upcoming national elections.

Half of the posts will be filled directly, while the rest through promotions. “Officials found favoring any political party or obstructing free elections will face administrative action,” Rahman warned.

He confirmed that seven-member committees are working on DC appointments, and no returning officer or DC involved in the past three elections will be allowed to serve this time.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Matiur Rahman, a key ringleader in the leak of questions from the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Thana Assistant Education Officer recruitment exam.

Additional DIG Md. Zahidul Islam confirmed the arrest, stating that Rahman collected large sums via mobile banking and supplied questions disguised as “suggestions” on social media, tarnishing the reputation of the constitutional body. Buyers received leaked questions through private inbox messages and courier services.

Investigators tracked down Rahman by identifying the admin of a suspicious Facebook page and tracing his number through digital forensics, ultimately arresting him in Jamalpur. PSC Assistant Director Sukor Anjan Samajdar has filed a case against him at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station.

In a rare show of unity, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and China’s Xi Jinping appeared together at a grand military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.

The leaders walked side by side on the red carpet, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This was Kim’s second overseas trip in six years, and the first time he joined both Xi and Putin at the same event. His daughter, Kim Ju-ae, was also present.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing attended as well.

In his speech, Xi said humanity faces a choice between “peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, shared prosperity or mutual destruction.” He stressed that “China cannot be stopped” and called for eradicating the roots of war.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reacted online, writing: “Best wishes to President Xi and the great people of China. Please also extend my warm regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un when you conspire against the United States.”

Dhaka University authorities clarified that no candidate was disqualified from the DUCSU elections merely for being linked to the Bangladesh Chhatra League.

University lawyer Shishir Monir explained, “It is a misconception. Caesar’s candidacy was cancelled based on specific allegations, not political affiliation.”

The Appellate Division has also ruled that Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed candidate SM Farhad may contest the polls, confirming that DUCSU elections will be held on September 9 as scheduled.

Bangladesh’s Appellate Division has stayed a High Court order that had suspended the DUCSU and hall union elections until October 30.

As a result, voting will proceed as scheduled on September 9, according to the official election timetable. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by a seven-member bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refat Ahmed.

The U.S. military has destroyed a drug-laden vessel operated by Venezuela’s notorious Tren de Aragua gang, killing 11 people, former President Donald Trump confirmed.

“We just destroyed a drug boat carrying large quantities of narcotics. Many more are coming from Venezuela,” Trump said, sharing drone footage showing the high-speed vessel exploding in flames.

Typically, such boats are intercepted and crews arrested, but this time the U.S. military opted to sink the vessel outright—a move likely to escalate tensions with Venezuela.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has brushed off viral rumors about his death, calling them “fake news” and a reflection of declining media credibility.

“Millions of people were apparently discussing my so-called death. Really? I hadn’t even seen it,” Trump remarked when asked by a journalist. He noted that after holding several press conferences last week, he skipped two days—prompting speculation about his health.

“President Biden could disappear for months, and no one would say a word. Yet with me, they immediately invent stories,” Trump said with a laugh. “I’ve been active with interviews, events, and posts on Truth Social. Clearly, I’m alive and well.”

Diploma engineering students in Rangpur staged a “Long March to NESCO” demanding withdrawal of what they termed “false cases” and the fulfillment of seven-point demands.

Students from 10 polytechnic institutes blocked the Rangpur–Dhaka highway and attempted to march towards NESCO’s regional office. Security forces intervened, prompting the protesters to stage a sit-in blockade on the road.

Their demands include the arrest of those accused of creating disorder in the power sector, withdrawal of conspiratorial cases against diploma engineers, and implementation of their seven-point charter within a week. Protest leaders submitted a memorandum to the Chief Engineer of Rangpur.

Protests erupted on the Dhaka–Aricha highway after Jahangirnagar University students seized 25 buses in response to a fellow student being pushed off a moving bus.

The victim, Halima Khatun of the Public Administration Department (Batch 50), was thrown off a Capital Transport bus around 5:40 p.m. She sustained severe injuries, including a sprained leg, and was rushed to Enam Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.

University Proctor Prof. AKM Rashidul Alam condemned the incident as “inhumane,” adding that a meeting with bus owners has been scheduled for Wednesday to decide further action.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has congratulated architect Marina Tabassum for winning the Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the second time.

Her project, Khudi Bari—a climate-resilient, portable, and affordable housing solution for families displaced by river erosion—was hailed as a humanitarian and visionary contribution.

Yunus described it as a historic achievement for Bangladesh, proving that architecture is not limited to aesthetics but embodies dignity, resilience, and human creativity.

He recalled Tabassum’s first Aga Khan Award in 2016 for designing the Baitur Rauf Mosque in Dhaka, saying, “Once again, Bangladesh has been placed on the global stage of creativity and social innovation.”

Tabassum currently serves as Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Bangladesh National Museum and Chief Adviser of the July Uprising Memorial Museum.

A Gaibandha court has ordered a case against lawyer Shefaul Islam Ripon for allegedly assisting hacker gang leader Palash Rana (25) in obtaining bail by falsifying documents to show him as a minor.

Court staff Salahuddin filed the complaint with Gaibandha Sadar Police. Officer-in-Charge Shahinul Islam Talukdar confirmed the written complaint had been received, pending some revisions before formal registration.

Ripon has denied the allegations, saying he will fight the case in court if filed.

On July 15, Rana and three others were arrested in a joint army-police operation for hacking into government allowances and embezzling millions.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has assured that the national election scheduled for February 26 will be held in a festive atmosphere. However, he warned that groups opposed to the interim government will attempt to obstruct the process.

“Some signs of this are already visible. We must remain vigilant,” Yunus told reporters, according to his press secretary.

He pledged a better voting experience for all citizens—especially those who were previously deprived of their rights or faced intimidation. He also stressed the need to safeguard the election from foreign interference.

Yunus added that ensuring a peaceful environment during Durga Puja celebrations was a collective responsibility, warning that some groups may attempt to incite unrest.

Earlier, he held meetings with seven political parties and Hefazat-e-Islam.

Malaysian authorities have detained 770 undocumented migrants—including 377 Bangladeshis—in a special immigration raid in Kuala Lumpur.

Immigration Department official Basri Othman said the raid, code-named “Ops Belanja,” was carried out following local complaints. Migrants were detained for overstaying visas, lacking valid documents, and misusing permits.

The operation, launched Tuesday evening with 106 enforcement officers, checked 2,445 people, including 1,600 foreigners. Some migrants attempted to hide in shops or escape to rooftops but were eventually caught as the area was cordoned off.

The detainees were taken to the Putrajaya Immigration Office for screening before being moved to detention centers. Legal proceedings under immigration laws are ongoing.

The Election Commission (EC) has forwarded amendments to the Representation of the People Order (RPO) 1972, including provisions for a “No” vote in uncontested constituencies, to the Law Ministry for vetting.

EC Secretary Akhter Ahmed said the ministry will review the changes before they are published as a gazette.

Key proposals include:

EC’s authority prevailing over government in case of disagreements

Senior officials, including police, placed under EC control 45 days before polls

Secret reports and disciplinary actions against officials violating EC directives

Runoff voting instead of lottery in case of a tie

Increasing candidate deposits to Tk 50,000

Allowing journalists during vote counting

Election expense monitoring committees

Parties required to publish financial reports online

Court cases to be settled before symbol allocation

Legal action for false affidavits even after polls

Penalties for filing false complaints