The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has instructed all seaports — Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra — to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 following the formation of a low-pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining northwest regions.

The system is expected to move west-northwest and may intensify further, causing strong winds and rough seas. Fishing boats and trawlers in the north Bay have been advised to remain close to shore and proceed cautiously until further notice.

Southern Europe is reeling from one of its worst wildfire seasons, with blazes sweeping from Greece to Portugal. At least four people have died—three in Spain and one in Portugal—as thousands are evacuated and nearly 100 injured. Spain faces the heaviest damage, battling more than 14 major wildfires that have destroyed 390,000 acres. Transportation has been disrupted, with highways closed and rail suspended. The EU has deployed firefighting aircraft, while Portugal fights seven large blazes with 4,000 firefighters.

Students, teachers, and staff of Rabindra University broke into celebrations as news spread that the government has approved the establishment of its permanent campus. The decision came during an ECNEC meeting chaired by the Chief Adviser, where 10 major projects worth Tk 6,506 crore were cleared.

Following the announcement, hunger-striking students ended their protest, with Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Suman Kanti Barua personally offering water to them. Expressing gratitude to the government, the university community announced that classes would resume from tomorrow. Teachers, students, and staff had been staging continuous protests demanding a permanent campus prior to the approval.

The High Court has scheduled October for hearings on former Chief Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque’s bail plea and case dismissal in the murder trial of Jubo Dal activist Abdul Qayyum Ahad, who was killed in Jatrabari during the July uprising.
On Sunday, Haque’s lawyer sought more time, a request also echoed by the Attorney General. Earlier this month, an attempt to hear the case saw heated arguments and even scuffles between lawyers from both sides.
Apart from this case, Haque also faces three other charges, including alleged verdict forgery.

The Press Wing of the interim government has requested a formal explanation from the Officer-in-Charge of Dhanmondi Police regarding the grounds for arresting the rickshaw driver who went to pay tribute on August 15. The DMP has also been asked to review whether any inconsistencies exist in the recent conduct or statements of the involved officer.

Furthermore, the investigation into Azizur Rahman’s alleged involvement in the case will follow the recently amended Section 173(A) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which mandates expedited reporting. Authorities have instructed that the investigative report be submitted promptly.

Rickshaw driver Md. Azizur Rahman, who was beaten by a mob while attempting to lay flowers at Dhaka’s 32 Dhanmondi on August 15, has been granted bail. Azizur had been imprisoned in connection with an attempted murder case linked to the July mass uprising. Sources confirm that, as he faces no other pending cases, nothing stands in the way of his release.

Azizur was attacked by a mob while paying tribute at 32 Dhanmondi, after which police arrested him. However, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) clarified that the arrest was made under a standard criminal case, not for murder.

National Security Adviser Khaleelur Rahman has announced that the United Nations will hold an international conference on the Rohingya crisis on September 30. He described the event as a rare opportunity to chart a roadmap for resolving one of the world’s most protracted humanitarian issues.
Ahead of the global meet, a preparatory dialogue titled “Stakeholder Consultation: Messages for the High-Level Conference on Rohingya Situation” will take place in Cox’s Bazar on August 25.
Rahman noted that the issue had nearly slipped off the international agenda, but a call by the Chief Adviser for a dedicated UN conference gained unanimous support at the General Assembly. A total of 106 countries have endorsed the upcoming summit.

Prosecutor Mizanul Islam has announced that testimonies in the war crimes trial involving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and another accused will be completed by October.
On Sunday, three more witnesses testified against Sheikh Hasina, including Abdul Samad, who was shot during the July uprising, a man named Mizan, and a Khulna-based student, Naeem Shikdar. Former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, who turned state witness, was also produced in court.
Separately, 15 accused were brought before the tribunal in three other cases filed in Rampura, Mohammadpur, and Ashulia. The tribunal has postponed submission of investigation reports in these cases upon prosecution’s request.

A 26-year-old man, identified as Md. Toufiq-ul-Islam alias “Killer Babu,” died following a mob beating in Lalbagh. The incident occurred just past midnight on Saturday in the Lohar Bridge area of Shahidnagar after locals accused him of drunken disorderly conduct. He was beaten before being handed over to army personnel and later taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 8:15 AM Sunday, where doctors declared him dead. His body has been kept at the morgue for autopsy. Police have been notified of the incident.

Despite police and linemen tasked with traffic management, buses in Dhaka are frequently seen blocking roads or moving slowly, creating disorder. Bus drivers and helpers blame the chaos on extortion disguised as “gate pass” fees, excess vehicles, and inflated daily rental payments.
For example, on one registered route alone, transport workers are forced to deposit Tk 550 daily per bus as a so-called “GP fee” at Victoria Park or Paltan, channeled to owners’ associations. With around 250 Victor Paribahan buses operating despite only 129 having registration, extortion totals roughly Tk 1.37 lakh per day on a single route—amounting to Tk 5 crore annually. Across Dhaka’s 7,000 buses, the figure soars to nearly Tk 150 crore a year.
Drivers claim that paying the fee ensures protection—from lenient handling by sergeants to settlements in accident cases. Meanwhile, owners argue the collected money goes towards workers’ welfare.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has dismissed rumors that a rickshaw-puller arrested on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s death anniversary at Dhanmondi 32 was implicated in a murder case. DMP spokesperson Muhammad Talebur Rahman clarified that 27-year-old Md. Azizur Rahman was detained on Friday and later sent to court in connection with a regular criminal case filed in April.
“Contrary to misleading reports in media and social platforms, this was not a murder case. Such claims are false and politically motivated,” Talebur said, urging the public not to spread disinformation.

Amid rising tensions over tariffs, the U.S. has canceled a scheduled trade mission to India, originally set for August 25–29, according to NDTV.

The visit was expected to pave the way for discussions on a bilateral trade agreement. India is currently grappling with tariff burdens of up to 50 percent, with new duties set to take effect on August 27.

Negotiations were underway to finalize a trade deal by September–October. Officials suggest the talks may be rescheduled, but no new dates have been announced.

Serbia’s anti-government protests have intensified despite severe police resistance, with demonstrators targeting the ruling Serbian Progressive Party’s offices in Valjevo.

On Saturday, police in Belgrade fired tear gas to disperse crowds, while protesters in Valjevo attacked party offices. The demonstrations, ongoing for months, have surged following allegations of police brutality against activists.

Clashes earlier in the week left 27 police officers and nearly 80 civilians injured, with 47 people arrested.

What began as a largely peaceful movement has now transformed into a volatile wave of unrest, with tensions continuing to mount across the country.

Writer and intellectual Forhad Mazhar has issued a stark warning, claiming that if elections are held under Sheikh Hasina’s “fascist constitution” and a military-backed caretaker government, those involved would face charges of treason and “hang from the gallows.”

Speaking on the aftermath of the August 5 uprising, Mazhar criticized the lack of constitutional reform, noting that while the movement toppled an authoritarian regime, it failed to establish a new democratic framework.

He argued that past uprisings — in 1969 and 1990 — played pivotal roles in Bangladesh’s political trajectory, yet current student leaders lack the vision to seize power.

“Why did we not see young leaders stand before the Raju Memorial or Shaheed Minar and declare, ‘From today, we take charge of the country’?” he asked, lamenting what he described as a lack of self-criticism among today’s youth.

Mazhar also criticized the University of Dhaka, accusing it of declining in both independence and academic research.

A crucial medical board meeting is set for 3 PM today regarding the health condition of cultural advisor and renowned filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. His wife, actress Nusrat Imroz Tisha, shared the update on Sunday afternoon, urging people not to be misled by unverified reports. “Only after today’s board meeting will we know the next course of treatment. Please refrain from believing or spreading any information that doesn’t come from reliable sources,” she wrote.
Farooki fell ill on Saturday while visiting Cox’s Bazar and was later airlifted to Dhaka for emergency medical care.