Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan inspected renovation work at the main building of International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday.
They were joined by Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman, Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam, and senior officials.
Despite ongoing trials of war crimes cases—including the nearing conclusion of testimony in the Hasina case—proceedings are currently being held in a tin-shed structure due to incomplete renovations of the main building.

At least three people, including a police officer, were injured in a violent clash in Dhaka’s Adabor area on Monday night.
The victims were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while a police vehicle was also vandalized during the incident.
Tejgaon Division Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ibn Mizan, said officers responded to a 999 emergency call about a dispute between two groups. When police arrived, assailants attacked driver Al Amin, leaving him injured.
So far, more than 100 people have been detained, and investigations are underway to identify the groups involved.

Filmmaker and adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has criticized what he sees as selective memory in Bangladesh’s intellectual circles.

“Our intelligentsia does not celebrate Osmani or Ziaur Rahman,” he wrote. “Yet these are the very people who talk about the spirit of the Liberation War—while those who fought on the ground or declared the war have been deliberately sidelined or dimmed in history.”

Farooki questioned why critical aspects of history remain unaddressed: “What were Osmani’s statements during the war? Did he differ on any issues? Why was he absent on December 16? Why was the surrender made to Indian forces? These are the questions that must now be asked.”

He added: “It is also time to document not only the atrocities of the Pakistanis but also the injustices and oppression faced by Bengalis in the pre-1947 years. We are beginning this work, and I believe the next government will carry it forward.”

On General Osmani’s birthday, Farooki recalled a moving memory: “Some footage of him during the Liberation War remains etched in my mind. But one moment will stay with me forever—his salute at Ziaur Rahman’s grave after Zia’s death. A rare gesture of love and respect from a general to his commander.”

The Ministry of Education has issued a gazette declaring that the minimum educational qualification for presidents of committees at private secondary schools and colleges is a bachelor’s degree.
The revised regulations clarify the composition of the managing committee, including representatives of teachers, parents, founders, donors, and members actively involved in education, with the institution’s head serving as the member secretary. Detailed democratic procedures for committee elections are also outlined.

The government has sent letters to Interpol headquarters requesting Red Notices against three garment owners: Shahadat Hossain Shamim (TNZ Group), Ittemad Uddoula and Nabil Uddoula (DARD Group), and Mamunul Islam (ROR Fashion Ltd).
The Ministry of Labour stated the action aims to hold the owners accountable for labor rights violations, ensure workers receive their dues, and facilitate the return of accused individuals who have been abroad for extended periods.

A major mechanical failure disrupted the Cox’s Bazar–Dhaka Tourist Express on Monday night, when the engine’s buffer hook broke near Patiya, Chattogram, separating 18 coaches from the locomotive.
The incident occurred at 10:10 PM, about one kilometer from Patiya station, leaving the train with around 900 passengers stranded until 11 PM. Rescue efforts were launched, with an additional engine dispatched from Pahartali.
Station Master Rashedul Alam confirmed that railway security forces were deployed to ensure passenger safety.
Notably, a similar incident occurred on July 26 when a coach of the Cox’s Bazar Express became detached after a hook failure.

Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) Commissioner Dr. Md. Nazmul Karim Khan has been withdrawn following allegations that he blocked roads during his commute to and from work.
An official order signed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Monday instructed him to hand over his responsibilities and report to Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Earlier, he was issued a show-cause notice after multiple complaints surfaced regarding traffic disruptions caused by his movement.
Dr. Nazmul Karim Khan had been serving as GMP Commissioner since November 11 last year and was also elected President of the Bangladesh Police Service Association on May 1.

State Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated that the government is closely examining the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) report on the sandstone looting in Goainhat. He warned that if the allegations are proven true, strict legal action will be taken against the culprits.
Chowdhury added that even if the report is found false, involved ACC officials will not be exempt from accountability. For maintaining election security, the Army, Navy, and Air Force will be deployed alongside additional personnel from Ansar and the APBN. On the attack on politician Nur, he described the incident as “highly unfortunate” and assured that law enforcement is taking action. Regarding universities, he emphasized resolving issues through teacher-student discussions and confirmed efforts to recover weapons looted after August 5.

Army personnel rescued 11-year-old Al Rafi, a student of Khagrachhari Cantonment Public School and College, hours after he was abducted from Chengi Square on Sunday morning.
Led by Captain Mahfuzul Islam, the rescue operation near Mollapara Bridge in Panchhari freed the child and resulted in the arrest of suspect Badsha Mia. Another accused, Kamrul Islam, was later detained from Panchhari bazaar. The two have been handed over to police, while the prime suspect, Malek Mia alias Malu, remains at large.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has expressed gratitude to the Bangladesh Army for its continued role in supporting civil administration and maintaining law and order. During a meeting with the Army Chief, Yunus stressed the importance of strengthening this role ahead of the upcoming elections.
General Waker-uz-Zaman assured full cooperation from the Army and urged the public to ignore circulating rumors. He reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to ensuring the government’s programs succeed.

Legal adviser Asif Nazrul dismissed speculations about an impending state of emergency, calling them mere rumors. He said the government remains firm on holding national elections in February, despite disagreements among political parties on reforms.
Nazrul noted that the Army Chief frequently meets the Chief Adviser and has previously met the President as well, urging people not to be alarmed. He added that while law and order has fluctuated over the past year, such instability is not unusual in post-uprising periods and can be managed again.

The Supreme Court’s Chamber Judge has suspended a High Court order that postponed the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections until October 30. With this decision, no legal barriers remain to holding the polls on September 9, as per the previously announced schedule.

Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has revealed that nearly half of Bangladesh’s social safety net beneficiaries are “ghosts” or politically favored individuals rather than genuine poor recipients.
Speaking at the National Conference on Social Protection 2025, Dr. Mahmud said, “We are working on a national population register that will automatically identify the poor and their level of deprivation.”
He stressed that extreme poverty has no place in a just society and that the roadmap being prepared should guide future governments in reforming the social safety net.

The High Court has stayed the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections until October 30.
The court also sought details on the nomination, scrutiny, and finalization process of candidates, as well as election preparations.
The order came after a petition challenging the validity of the candidacy of SM Farhad, GS candidate from a Shibir-backed panel, filed by Fahmida Alam, a left alliance candidate. The elections were originally scheduled for September 9.

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, leaving at least 622 people dead and more than 1,500 injured.
According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.0-magnitude quake struck at 11:17 pm local time, with its epicenter 27 kilometers northeast of Jalalabad and a shallow depth of 8 kilometers.
Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said rescue operations are underway, with reinforcements arriving from nearby provinces.