Election Commissioner Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah has pledged to make upcoming elections inclusive by ensuring accessible voting environments for persons with disabilities and physically challenged voters.
He further announced that expatriates and prison inmates will also be able to vote in the next election. “People had almost forgotten the meaning of elections — we are working to restore that atmosphere,” he said.
EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed added that all necessary assistance will be provided to uphold the voting rights of disabled citizens, noting there are no constitutional barriers to their participation.

Students of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh railway line, pressing a three-point demand that has halted train services in the area since Sunday morning.

The protesters, mainly from the Faculty of Agriculture, demanded the creation of 10th-grade posts for agriculturists in all research institutions, including DAE and BADC, and the abolition of quotas in 9th-grade BADC positions.

They warned of continuing their agitation if their demands are not met.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, remarked that Osman Sharif Hadi bears an astonishing resemblance to martyred democracy activist Noor Hossain, describing it as almost like a reincarnation.

“The resemblance is remarkable,” Alam wrote, adding, “Only one thing is missing—and that is the voice. We all know Hadi’s style of speaking—how effortlessly he dismantles one argument after another.”

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President Mohammed Shahabuddin called Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) President Nurul Haque Nur on Sunday morning to inquire about his health condition.

According to Nur’s official page, the President assured that the government will arrange necessary measures for Nur’s advanced medical treatment abroad. He also strongly condemned the recent attack on Nur and his colleagues, expressed deep regret, and promised exemplary punishment for those involved.

Nur and several of his associates were injured earlier in a joint force attack.

Two Supreme Court lawyers have filed a petition with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeking an inquiry into whether Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md. Nazmul Karim Khan’s personal white car was acquired through bribery and corruption. In their application dated August 28, lawyers Nadim Mahmud and Yasin Alfaz urged the ACC to begin investigations within 30 days. Earlier, a national daily reported how roads in Gazipur were often cleared for the Commissioner’s protocol, causing severe commuter suffering. The Home Affairs Adviser had since hinted at issuing a show-cause notice against him.

The man caught on video assaulting Ganadhikar Parishad leaders in Kakrail last Friday night has been identified as Constable Mizanur Rahman, driver of the Paltan Police Station OC’s vehicle (BP No. 9717197243). In the viral footage, Rahman, dressed in a maroon shirt, is seen mercilessly beating several leaders, including student activists. While many claimed the victim was Nurul Haque Nur, Ganadhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan clarified that the individual beaten was actually student leader Samrat, not Nur.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has decided to form an internal probe committee to investigate the role of police during the recent attack on former student leader Nurul Haque Nur. DMP official Nazrul Islam confirmed that, following the directive of the commissioner, the committee comprising senior officers will be formed on Sunday.
The committee will investigate why the police were present at the scene, whether they had any role in the attack, and if there was negligence in performing their duties.
The incident took place in Bijoynagar on Friday, when members of joint forces launched a brutal assault on Nur and his associates. Viral videos show Nur bleeding heavily from his face and chest, with his nose visibly injured. A man in a red polo shirt—allegedly a police officer—was also seen repeatedly beating him, according to Rashed Khan.

A delegation from the South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today. The delegation included Rashmi Goswami, Sarup Ijaz, Dikshe Ilangasinghe, Anushaya Kallure, and Saeed Ahmed.

During the meeting, Chief Adviser Yunus highlighted the government’s focus on youth participation in governance since taking office. “We have ensured youth representation in the Reform Commission, policy-making, and state administration. Those who once felt hopeless are now leading the nation in the post-uprising era. As the older generation, it is our duty to guide and support them,” he said.

Rashmi Goswami remarked, “This is not just a transformative moment for Bangladesh, but for the entire South Asian region. We have spoken with members of civil society here, and expectations from this government—especially among the youth—are very high. Meeting those expectations will be a major challenge.”

The SAHR delegation praised the interim government’s reform initiatives and its commitment to upholding human rights.

Legal Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has revealed that nearly 20,000 politically motivated false cases filed during the previous Awami League regime have been withdrawn. However, after the withdrawal, stakeholders have expressed concern that some of those cases did involve actual militants and terrorists.

“Suppose 100 people were labeled as militants — out of them, around 5 to 10 may have genuinely been militants,” Dr. Nazrul explained. He said he had informed Nabila that if any individual wrongly accused in such cases could present concrete evidence, the Ministry of Law would ensure swift resolution.

Dr. Nazrul further noted that the government has signed an agreement with the United Nations on enforced disappearances to prevent such incidents in the future.

At the same event, Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan stated that despite strong evidence of enforced disappearances, victims continue to face obstacles in their pursuit of justice. He emphasized that the reports submitted by the Commission on Disappearances should not be seen as the end of its work.

“If we can preserve the detention centers and torture cells of the previous regime as museums, they will stand as historic reminders of authoritarian repression for future generations,” he added.

Environmental concerns over Cox’s Bazar’s hotel industry have resurfaced after allegations of river pollution and waste dumping. Advisor M. Sakhawat Hossain has instructed government agencies to go beyond imposing fines and to shut down hotels responsible for environmental violations.

Speaking in Cox’s Bazar, Sakhawat said,
“Year after year, the Department of Environment fines hotels millions of taka, yet river pollution continues. Simply fining them has not worked — the hotels dumping waste must be shut down completely.”

He further stressed the urgent need to first free rivers from illegal occupation and then make them pollution-free.

Upazila and Thana Election Officers have issued a strong ultimatum demanding the formation of the long-delayed Election Commission Service by September 15. The demand was made during the general meeting of the Upazila Election Officers’ Association.

Speakers at the meeting expressed frustration that, despite being a clear and prioritized recommendation of the Electoral Reform Commission and receiving formal approval from the Election Commission, the service has not yet been formed.

They warned that without establishing the Election Commission Service to strengthen and institutionalize the electoral process, it will be impossible to ensure free, fair, and impartial elections — including the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.

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.