Following his remand, Touhid Afridi has been sent to prison in connection with the murder of Asadul Haque Babu during the mass uprising. The court had approved a five-day remand for Afridi on August 25 after hearings.

Authorities allege that Afridi, supporting the former autocratic government, gave provocative statements on live broadcasts and incited other content creators to disrupt protests. The investigation found that his inflammatory actions indirectly encouraged local Awami League-affiliated militants, political activists, and law enforcement personnel to open fire, leading to the death of 24-year-old Babu.

Mehendiganj in Barishal has been without electricity for five days following the severing of a submarine cable under the Gajaria River. Around 45,000 residents are affected. The outage, caused when an unidentified vessel’s anchor hit the cable, has disrupted healthcare, transport, and local businesses. Limited mobile charging is possible via solar panels and generators, but network services remain down. Divers have recovered one section of the cable, and authorities are working to restore power using the repaired segment.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport authorities (KEPS) have barred 104 foreign nationals, including some Bangladeshis, from entering Malaysia due to failure to meet the requirements of the 1959/63 Immigration Act.

A KEPS statement noted that most travelers arrived from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, though the exact number of Bangladeshis was not specified. Many were denied entry for failing to demonstrate valid return tickets, provide proof of accommodation, or clarify their purpose of visit. Some were also flagged due to suspicious explanations.

Additionally, KEPS reported that 288 travelers previously denied entry remain at KLIA, and repatriation processes are ongoing.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges announced that a signal system will be introduced at seven points along Dhaka’s Airport Road starting Sunday, August 31. The signals, developed using local technology, will operate under a pilot program. The ministry has urged all commuters to follow traffic laws and signals for smoother traffic management. The project is being implemented by the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA). Officials hope the system will improve safety and reduce congestion in the busy corridor.

At a major conference in Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, over 200 Muslim scholars and religious leaders from 50+ countries declared Palestinian armed resistance against Israeli occupation as legitimate, calling it a religious and humanitarian duty. The Istanbul Declaration urged Muslim businesses to cut ties with Zionist companies, allocate profits to Gaza, and demanded an end to political and trade relations with Israel. Delegates also called for accountability over alleged war crimes in Gaza and stronger global solidarity with Palestinians.

At least 70 people have died after a migrant boat carrying mostly Gambian and Senegalese citizens sank off the coast of Mauritania. Around 150 passengers were on board, and 16 were rescued. Mauritanian authorities recovered 70 bodies, while eyewitnesses suggest the toll could exceed 100. The route from West Africa to Spain via the Canary Islands is one of the world’s most dangerous migration paths. The Gambian government urges citizens to avoid such perilous journeys.

In Kalmakanda, Netrokona, two individuals were fined a total of 100,000 taka by a mobile court for illegally extracting sand from areas including Mahadeo River, Mandaria Beel, Gojarmari, and Sidholi. The gang transported the sand via boats, lorries, and pickups for sale. During Friday’s raids, Imran Hasan and Golap Hossain were each fined 50,000 taka. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mahmudul Hasan stated that such operations will continue to curb illegal sand mining in the region.

Primary school teachers across the country have issued an ultimatum to the government to meet three key demands by September 25, warning of an indefinite hunger strike starting September 26 if their demands are ignored.

The demands, announced at a grand rally organized by the ‘Assistant Teachers’ Unity Council’ at the Central Shaheed Minar, include: raising entry-level assistant teachers’ salaries to Grade 11, ensuring promotion for all teachers, and resolving complexities in grade advancement after 10 and 16 years of service.

Representatives from BNP, Jamaat, NCP, and Ganashonghoti Andolon attended the rally, expressing solidarity with the teachers’ movement. The teachers emphasized that their strike will involve all government primary school teachers nationwide.

In a dramatic turn of events on the Simanta Express, a member of the infamous “knockout gang” was caught red-handed after attempting to drug two female passengers — only to end up unconscious himself.

The incident took place early Saturday morning in coach “J,” seats 78 and 79, on the Khulna-bound Simanta Express heading toward Chilahati.

According to witnesses, the man boarded the train disguised as a passenger and struck up a conversation with two women sitting beside him. After persistent persuasion, he convinced them to drink juice he had brought. Moments later, both women lost consciousness, and the suspect began removing their earrings and nose rings.

A fellow passenger, noticing the suspicious behavior, intervened and caught the suspect, later identified as Ful Mia, red-handed. To confirm his doubts, passengers forced him to drink from the same juice. Within minutes, he too collapsed, proving the concoction was laced with sedatives.

All three — the two victims and the assailant — were rushed to the railway hospital, where they are currently under treatment.

Officer-in-Charge Mahmud-un Nabi confirmed that a written complaint has been filed. “Legal action will be taken as per procedure,” he said.

Special Assistant Fayez Ahmed Tayeb has warned of security breaches where one-time passwords (OTPs) from Facebook and banking accounts are being intercepted.

“SMS messages containing OTPs and passwords must pass through secure channels. Without regulation, personal security is at risk,” he cautioned.

Currently, mobile operators handle international SMS traffic, but the BTRC’s proposed licensing system will make separate licenses mandatory for international SMS services. This, Tayeb argued, will ensure 100% revenue collection and improved security.

He added that in the future, OTP codes will be delivered via mobile authenticator apps instead of SMS, reducing reliance on vulnerable text-based systems.

Amid tensions over U.S. tariff hikes, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has declared that “national interest comes above all else—India has no permanent friends or enemies.”

Speaking on defense growth, Singh said India does not view any country as an enemy but will not compromise its people’s interests.

He highlighted India’s defense export boom—from less than ₹700 crore in 2014 to ₹24,000 crore today—signaling the country’s rise from a buyer to a major supplier.

“Under self-reliance, India now builds all its warships domestically, and the Navy has pledged not to buy from abroad,” he added.

The statement comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian products.

Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman has described the attack on Nurul Haque Nur as “heinous, condemnable, and criminal,” stressing that it was part of a deep-rooted conspiracy rather than an isolated event.

He also revisited historical grievances, accusing the Jatiya Party of betraying the people between 1982 and 1990 and assisting the Awami League during the July uprising. “If the Awami League can be banned, why not the Jatiya Party?” he asked.

While acknowledging public anger, he said law enforcement agencies were working to control mob incidents as swiftly as possible.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has announced that BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will hold a meeting with the Chief Adviser on Sunday to discuss the political situation and upcoming elections.

He also confirmed that the attack on Gano Adhikar Parishad leader Nurul Haque Nur will be subject to a judicial probe, with assurances of maximum medical care.

Alam stated that an “election-friendly environment” now exists and reaffirmed that the national polls will be held in the first half of February 2026. “No force or conspiracy can stop it,” he said.

Leaders of the Diploma Engineering Struggle Council have accused engineering university students of trying to weaken their own professional standing by pressing a “so-called three-point demand.”

They alleged that the movement was designed to embarrass the government, warning that fulfilling the demands would jeopardize more than 500 polytechnic institutes nationwide.

According to the leaders, the agitating students are rejecting government circulars issued in 1978 and 1994. Instead of joining the protests, diploma professionals are calling for the implementation of their own seven-point demand.

Currently, BSc engineers from BUET and other universities are campaigning to stop diploma engineers from using the title “Engineer,” while diploma engineers are demanding safeguards against BSc engineers being appointed to sub-assistant engineer positions.

The Karnaphuli Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh’s first underwater tunnel, has started generating profit after several months of losses. Initially struggling due to low traffic, the tunnel now benefits from a privately-operated dry dock across the river, which has increased cargo and vehicle flow. Daily toll revenue has risen to Tk 400,000–500,000, with prospects for further growth as more jetties become operational. Faster cargo movement via the tunnel reduces congestion and import costs, marking a major turnaround for the Bangladesh Bridge Authority.