Brigadier General Asaduzzaman, Director of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, has confirmed that student leader Nurul Haque Nur may be discharged within days if his family wishes. However, full recovery is expected to take 4–6 weeks.
He revealed that Nur suffered multiple nasal fractures causing occasional bleeding, but emphasized there is no displacement of the bones. Importantly, Nur has shown no signs of short-term memory loss.
On September 2, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus had instructed Nur be sent abroad for advanced treatment. A judicial inquiry, led by Justice Md. Ali Reza, is also underway into the attack on him.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has finalized a plan to induct her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul into the top leadership of the Awami League with defined responsibilities, BBC Bangla reports. Sheikh Rehana’s son Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby will also play a role. Analysts note the strategy mirrors the Indian National Congress model of placing Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in key positions. Saima Wazed, recently on indefinite leave from WHO, is expected to become more politically active. Party insiders say Awami League leaders support Hasina’s succession plan.

Abidul Islam, BNP-backed VP candidate for Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu), has alleged a cyberattack after his Facebook account was disabled twice within hours on Monday. Abid claimed political rivals resorted to online attacks after failing to challenge him politically. “We were campaigning through Facebook. Now I don’t know if my account will be restored before the election,” he said. Meanwhile, GS candidate Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim remarked, “Earlier, dissidents were abducted; now they are silenced through cyberattacks.”

Students of Dhaka College have demanded immediate elections for their long-dormant student union, calling it “tragic” that they must protest even after a mass uprising. They have urged the administration to publish the constitution and election framework within 10 days, warning of tougher movements otherwise. Students alleged that the absence of a union has left them voiceless on pressing issues such as food and housing crises.

Amartya Roy, VP candidate from the “Unity for Harmony” panel in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) polls, has filed a petition with the High Court seeking reinstatement of his candidacy. His lawyer, Manzur Al Matin, clarified that contrary to media reports, the petition does not seek suspension of the election. Roy’s candidacy was suddenly canceled without prior notice, despite having cleared all scrutiny stages. His legal team expressed confidence that the court will rule in his favor.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has reiterated his party’s commitment to restoring democracy. “For the past 15 years, BNP has fought relentlessly for democratic rights. Our goal is to build Bangladesh into a truly democratic state,” he said. Fakhrul highlighted the party’s role in introducing multi-party democracy and stressed that under Tarique Rahman’s leadership, BNP aims to strengthen democratic institutions. He urged party leaders and activists to channel their long struggle into meaningful welfare for the nation.

The body of veteran politician and intellectual Badruddin Umar was taken to the Central Shaheed Minar on Monday morning for the public to pay their last respects. Umar, who passed away Sunday at the age of 94 after prolonged illness, was widely recognized beyond his political career—as a writer, researcher, and thinker. He played a pivotal role as a political analyst during Bangladesh’s historic transitions and was awarded the Independence Award in 2025, which he notably declined.

Voting for India’s Vice Presidential election is set for September 9. The ruling NDA has nominated former Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, while the opposition has fielded former Andhra Pradesh judge B. Sudarshan Reddy.

On the eve of the vote, Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM party declared support for Reddy. Owaisi said, “At the request of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, we are backing the opposition candidate to strengthen the fight against the Centre.”

Reddy already has backing from Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction), AAP, and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction). Though parliamentary arithmetic favors the NDA candidate, analysts say the opposition’s campaign is more about sending a political message than securing victory.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the recent Alaska meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, calling it a fulfillment of Putin’s long-standing wish to meet the former U.S. president.

“Putin doesn’t want to meet me, but he is eager to meet the U.S. president and flaunt the pictures. Excluding Ukraine from the August 15 meeting was deeply disappointing,” Zelensky said.

He praised Washington’s move to impose tariffs on countries continuing trade with Russia, describing it as “the right step” to intensify pressure on Moscow. He also criticized certain European states for still purchasing Russian energy.

Zelensky reiterated he would not visit Russia during wartime but suggested Putin could come to Kyiv—while acknowledging such a scenario was virtually impossible, as Moscow does not recognize his legitimacy.

A legal notice has been served demanding the ban of Jatiya Party’s political activities, accusing the party of perpetuating military rule, engaging in corruption, and undermining democracy.

Supreme Court lawyer Salah Uddin Regan issued the notice Sunday on behalf of NCP activist Hossain Mohammad Anwar, naming the Election Commission and other authorities as respondents.

The notice warns that if no action is taken within three days, a writ petition will be filed with the High Court. It alleges Jatiya Party has repeatedly corrupted Bangladesh’s political process since its inception and turned elections into farces.

The move follows earlier appeals submitted to the Election Commission seeking the party’s disqualification from politics in the interest of protecting the nation’s democratic future.

A case has been filed against seven people, including Lohagara Upazila NCP chief coordinator Md. Zahir Uddin, for allegedly abducting and torturing Jubo Dal leader Mohammad Faruk, and attempting to frame him in a drug case.

According to the complaint, Faruk was returning home with his father after medical treatment on Thursday when Zahir and his associates forced him onto a motorcycle from outside a local hospital. He was taken to a house, brutally assaulted, and coerced into giving a false confession labeling him as a yaba dealer.

Police later rescued Faruk in critical condition following family complaints. He is now undergoing treatment at Lohagara Upazila Health Complex.

Zahir has denied the allegations, while OC Md. Arifur Rahman confirmed an investigation is underway and legal action will follow.

BNP leader Rumeen Farhana has slammed rival parties for insisting on proportional representation (PR), saying they are only doing so because they know they cannot secure even 10 seats in a direct election.

“Such parties are trying to disrupt the election,” she said, “but BNP believes that if the polls are free and fair, no force can stop the wave of victory for the paddy sheaf (BNP’s election symbol).”

Highlighting her party’s struggle, Rumeen added:
“No political party has demanded justice for Awami League’s tyranny more than BNP, because it is BNP that first spoke of reform and accountability. The majority of oppression in this country has been inflicted upon our leaders and activists.”

She stressed that the people of Bangladesh have never abandoned Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman, or BNP activists. “A mass wave will rise in the 2026 elections,” she declared.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) general secretary candidate Meghmallar Basu has urged students to exercise their voting rights on September 9, stressing that a high voter turnout will prevent anti-liberation elements from securing any position.

Criticizing BNP-Jamaat activists for allegedly intimidating and pressuring voters, he said:
“The way they are seeking votes across districts and police stations is disgraceful. But complaining won’t help — nothing can be expected from the election commissioners. It’s the ordinary students who must take charge. If 35,000 Dhaka University students cast their votes, every equation will collapse.”

Meghmallar further stated:
“You may vote for anyone you wish, but please make sure you come to the polling booths. If you vote, anti-liberation forces won’t win a single post. No matter the result, the resistance council has already won.”

Reflecting on his absence from campaigning due to surgery, he credited his fellow activists for keeping the movement alive and expressed confidence that students would not deprive him of votes.

Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim, contesting for the General Secretary post in the upcoming DUCSU polls, accused rival groups of spreading fear about vote manipulation.

“Those who doubt their popularity are the ones alleging vote engineering and scaring students,” he said.

Hamim criticized alleged bias among some advisers toward specific candidates but urged students not to be disheartened:

“Your presence will change the situation. Let’s not ruin the festive spirit of the election.”

Despite a ban on political activities, Awami League activists staged another rally in the Parliament area on Sunday, a day after their previous protest.

Police confirmed the arrest of Sirajul Islam, a former Chhatra League leader from Shibchar, Madaripur, who was carrying a banner during the demonstration.

The rally began under the Bijoy Sarani metro rail station and ended at Khamarbari. Tejgaon Police OC Mobarak Hossain said law enforcement acted swiftly to disperse the gathering.

Earlier on Friday, Awami League supporters had also held a rally in Nabisco area after Friday prayers.