BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized that political parties must commit to implementing all recommendations from the July Charter. He noted that 29 political parties submitted written opinions, with a total of six opinions received including executive orders, ordinances, and office orders. Salahuddin said the BNP views the current interim government as constitutionally formed and urged the government not to take action on issues that might raise constitutional concerns. He identified 19 fundamental issues regarding constitutional amendments. Salahuddin also highlighted that organizing a free, fair, and impartial national parliamentary election in February remains a major challenge and stressed that only an elected parliament can authorize constitutional changes.

On Thursday night, shortly after 9:15 PM, Chhatra Dal organized a protest march following their boycott of the JAKSU elections. Eyewitnesses reported that the march began in front of the New Kala Bhaban on campus and proceeded past the JAKSU Election Commission office towards the university’s transportation hub. Students chanted slogans including, “Boycott, Boycott, Boycott JAKSU” and “JAKSU Farce, Boycott, Boycott.” Both current and former leaders of Chhatra Dal participated in the march.

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has alleged massive vote-buying in India’s recent Vice Presidential election, claiming each vote cost ₹15–20 crore. He stated that MPs, not ordinary citizens, were targeted with money, raising concerns about the integrity of democracy. Political circles are abuzz with questions about the source and process of such huge sums. Analysts warn that if true, this intertwining of money and politics threatens state credibility and could erode public trust in democratic institutions.

At least 15 activists from BNP-backed Chhatra Dal and Jamaat-backed Chhatra Shibir were injured in violent clashes in Muladi, Barisal.

The altercation erupted when Chhatra Dal members attempted to disrupt preparations for a Shibir induction program. Heated arguments escalated into physical attacks, leading to a fierce clash.

Shibir leaders claimed that over 10 of their activists, including the college unit president, were injured. Chhatra Dal leaders countered that the fight began when Shibir activists forced their members out of the college and made derogatory remarks about Tarique Rahman.

Manipur continues to reel from the scars of over two years of violent conflict, which has claimed more than 260 lives and displaced thousands. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on September 13, local communities, including Kuki and Zo groups, oppose cultural celebrations, insisting that justice and lasting solutions are needed instead of music and dance. Victims and displaced committees say their mourning is far from over, and question the delayed attention from the government, seeing the visit as too little, too late.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed grief over the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. Netanyahu called Kirk a “lion-hearted friend of Israel” who defended truth and free expression, while Trump praised his connection with America’s youth. Police have not yet arrested the shooter, and the incident has sparked widespread shock and condolences from global leaders.

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed the group will never surrender to Israeli aggression. In a televised speech marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversary, he said Hezbollah has sacrificed leaders to defend Lebanon and continues to block Israel’s objectives. He accused the U.S. of backing Israeli dominance in Lebanon and urged national unity to resist. Qassem warned Saudi Arabia and the UAE could face future Israeli strikes under the “Greater Israel” plan, stressing resistance as the main deterrent.

Nepal’s former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid mass protests led by Gen-Z groups and is currently staying at a military barracks. In a letter to his party, he blamed India for his downfall, saying he lost power because of his stance on the Lipulekh border dispute and his claim that Lord Ram was born in Nepal, not India. Oli had previously declared Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani as integral parts of Nepal, straining ties with New Delhi.

Jatiya Party Chairman Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud has congratulated Islami Chhatra Shibir on its victory in the Ducsu election.

Mahmud said the results highlight the importance of public support over organizational size: “A party may have many workers, but without genuine popularity, it cannot win elections.”

JP Secretary General Ruhul Amin added that the outcome reflects students’ support for change, discipline, and hard work. The party leaders urged all political groups to learn from both the Ducsu polls and last year’s mass uprising, cautioning against arrogance and complacency.

Islamic scholar Mamunul Haque clarified that Hefazat-e-Islam never conferred the title “Qawmi Janoni” (Mother of Qawmi) upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

He asserted that the title was given by an Awami League-aligned cleric seeking political nomination, not by Hefazat. Mamunul noted that even during the Shukrana Mahfil in Hasina’s presence, many Hefazat leaders, including the late Allama Junaid Babunagari, abstained from attending.

He stressed that the event was mainly organized by Befaqul Madaris and that Hefazat’s name was used under political pressure. The issue, he said, stemmed from the long-standing demand for state recognition of Qawmi degrees.

The JUCSU elections have descended into controversy as four panels, including BNP-backed Chhatra Dal, along with five independent candidates, announced a boycott.

Chhatra Dal was the first to withdraw, citing large-scale rigging, followed by Sampriti Oikya, Sangshoptok Parishad, and Swadhin Angikar Parishad. Allegations of malpractice have also prompted three BNP-leaning teachers to resign from election duties.

Demands are now mounting for the formation of a fresh election commission and a re-announcement of the polls.

Three teachers aligned with BNP have withdrawn from the ongoing Jaksu election, citing widespread irregularities.

One of them, Nahrin Islam, alleged that indelible ink used for voting was either easily washable or not applied at all, compromising the credibility of the election. She claimed that ballot and ink procedures were bypassed, with ink being applied only after voting, often outside the polling booths.

Rejecting any link to the BNP student wing’s withdrawal, Nahrin said her repeated appeals to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor went unanswered, forcing her to suspend voting for two hours in protest.

British MP Tulip Siddiq is facing renewed controversy as documents allegedly reveal she holds Bangladeshi citizenship, filed tax returns, and maintained a bank account in the country.

According to NBR sources, Tulip declared herself a resident of Bangladesh in official documents, allowing her to open tax files and acquire property. However, such residency requires her to have lived in the country at least 182 days a year—something officials suspect she did not.

While Tulip has consistently claimed to be a British citizen only, investigators argue the evidence proves otherwise. Legal experts suggest she could now face trial under British law for making false declarations.

Responding to allegations, Shibir-backed GS candidate Mazharul Islam clarified that the OMR forms used in JUCSU elections were supplied not by a Jamaat-linked company but by a BNP-affiliated firm.

He identified the supplier as HR Soft BD, led by Rokonuzzaman Rony, whose social media posts featured BNP leaders Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman, and Dr. Yunus.

“Our point is simple—what matters is whether the machines are error-free, not the political leaning of the supplier,” Mazharul said, urging an end to “false propaganda” and a focus on students’ rights.

Chhatra Dal has officially boycotted the JAKSU elections, alleging biased conduct by the Election Commission.

At a press conference Thursday afternoon, GS candidate Tanzila Hossain Baishakhi accused the Commission of using ballots printed by a Jamaat-affiliated company to manipulate results. She claimed that although OMR machine counting was abandoned under pressure, the use of Jamaat-linked ballot papers continued.

Chhatra Dal expressed “strong resentment and condemnation” at what they called the Commission’s “partisan behavior” and withdrew from the polls in protest.