Members of the banned student group Chhatra League staged a sudden protest march in Cumilla South on Monday before dispersing ahead of police arrival.
Eyewitnesses said several hundred gathered near Bishwaroad on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, chanting slogans demanding the government’s resignation. The flash protest lasted only a few minutes, after which demonstrators scattered into nearby streets.

BNP leader Zainul Abedin Farooque has called on the government to ensure tomorrow’s Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election is free from outside influence.
He urged students to vote wisely in support of the Chhatra Dal panel, while warning against alleged conspiracies by Sheikh Hasina abroad.
“United resistance will restore democracy. We are confident that under Dr. Yunus, the 2026 election will be free of terror,” Farooque said, urging political parties to focus on the electoral process.

NCP leader Sarzis Alam has issued a fiery warning to BNP members in Tetulia, accusing them of widespread extortion and corruption.
He alleged BNP-linked groups have been profiting illegally from cross-border stone trucks, dredging machines, and tenders, vowing to expose their operations.
“The days of thieves hiding behind loud voices are over. The mask of saints-turned-leaders will be torn off—it’s only a matter of time,” Sarzis declared.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam announced that over 33,000 mandaps will host Durga Puja celebrations across Bangladesh this year.
He outlined strict security protocols: idols must be immersed by 7 PM, with Dhaka processions following an orderly sequence. Each mandap will have round-the-clock Ansar deployment, along with committee-assigned volunteers assisting police patrols.
The adviser noted that Puja organizers expressed no security concerns this year. A special mobile app will allow instant reporting of incidents, and gatherings around mandap fairs will be closely monitored to prevent drug-related activities. “Any attempt at disruption will be met with stern action,” Alam warned.

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.