GOP leader Rashed Khan extended congratulations to the winners of the recent Daksu election while calling for a renewed commitment to democratic principles.

Speaking to reporters, Rashed said:
“We urge the newly elected leaders to uphold democracy and remain true to the values of the Liberation War. The notorious ‘guest room culture’ must never return to the Dhaka University campus.”

He criticized the ruling party’s influence on academic politics:
“During the Awami League era, teachers’ politics took a dangerous turn. Many became involved in corruption and patronized student organizations. We must restore integrity to teachers’ politics and ensure transparency in the recruitment of vice-chancellors and faculty members.”

Rashed also emphasized that losing candidates were not truly defeated:
“They played an important role in the mass movement. If they continue to stand by students and engage with them, they will do well in the future. It is the responsibility of all to build a beautiful campus together.”

NCP leader Sarjis Alam hailed Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor for successfully overseeing a transparent Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu) election.

In a social media post, he wrote:
“Honorable Vice-Chancellor, congratulations. Standing tall against all obstacles, you have gifted Bangladesh a transparent Daksu election. For this, the nation will remain grateful to you and your team. Please do not be disheartened by the behavior of a handful of misguided individuals.”

He further added, “You are held in deep respect by all of us. At a time when post-uprising Bangladesh was in instability, you admirably fulfilled sensitive responsibilities at Dhaka University. Your leadership deserves recognition. I wish you good health and long life.”

Tensions flared in Anwara as activists of the opposition-aligned Chhatra Dal allegedly carried out a violent attack on local Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders.
According to reports, the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon, targeting Ali Hossain, president of Anwara Upazila Chhatra Shibir, and Md. Mishkatul Islam, president of Anwara Government College Chhatra Shibir.

Following the attack, Mishkatul Islam filed a formal complaint with police. The accused were named as Tarek Zia (25), organizational secretary of Anwara College Chhatra Dal, along with Mohammad Shawon (22), Mohammad Mahin (23), Md. Sifat (22), and Md. Javed (22).

Mishkat claimed the assailants first inquired about their identities, then ordered them to meet the college unit president of Chhatra Dal, Borhan Uddin. “When we refused and mentioned making phone contact, they suddenly attacked us with locally made weapons. They even threatened to kill us and hide our bodies if we went to college again,” Mishkat told reporters.

However, Borhan Uddin dismissed the allegations, saying, “We were busy with admission activities inside the college. No such incident occurred on campus.”
Dr. Mahtab, a physician, confirmed that two injured victims were treated at the hospital following the incident.

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan’s chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rahman, on Wednesday congratulated Bangladesh’s Islami Chhatra Shibir for what he called a “historic victory” in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election. However, the congratulatory post disappeared from his page shortly afterward.
In the post, Hafiz Naeem claimed that Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (Shibir) won the DUCSU polls by a wide margin, with its entire panel securing victory — something he described as “unprecedented in Bangladesh’s history.” He further alleged that rival panels had the backing of “India-friendly forces,” yet students chose Shibir.

BNP leader Shama Obaid Islam Rinku has declared that the people of Bangladesh, under the leadership of Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman, have been fighting for democracy and voting rights for the past 17 years — and that this struggle will continue until those rights are fully restored.

Speaking at a discussion in Faridpur, Rinku said, “BNP is the only party in Bangladesh where democracy remains safe. Our movement will not stop until democracy and the people’s right to vote are firmly established.”

She sharply criticized former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, claiming that she fled the country in the face of student and public protests, leaving behind her party leaders and activists as well as MPs who were elected without votes.

Rinku further added that in her constituency of Faridpur-2, her late father KM Obaidur Rahman never abandoned the people, regardless of political affiliation or religion. “As his daughter, it is my responsibility to care for everyone, no matter what faith or party they belong to,” she said.

BNP leader Nipun Roy has hailed Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahas as a symbol of courage and resistance, rejecting claims that he is a covert agitator.

In a social media post, she wrote: “Sahas is not a revolutionary hiding behind a lungi. His name reflects his fearless spirit. He stood on the streets against injustice during Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic rule, enduring countless cases, assaults, imprisonments, and brutal remand torture.”

Nipun emphasized that Sahas was not an opportunistic leader but a nationalist who spent 16 years fighting fascism on the streets.

“Dhaka University will remember his defiant role for generations,” she concluded.

Notably, Sahas recently faced backlash for a heated exchange with the Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor, where he was seen slamming the table and raising his voice.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain confirmed that all Bangladeshis in Nepal—including members of the national football team—are safe amid the country’s ongoing unrest.

He stated that the players and other stranded nationals will be able to return home once flights between Dhaka and Kathmandu resume. “Returning via India is not an option since none of them hold Indian visas. For now, they must wait,” he explained.

Touhid also reassured that protestors had peacefully left after mistakenly entering the hotel where Bangladeshi footballers were staying. The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu is in constant contact with those affected.

In a broader statement, he added:
“If the UN decides to deploy peacekeepers to a buffer zone along the Russia–Ukraine border, Bangladesh will respond positively. With our long peacekeeping experience, we are ready to contribute.”

Newly elected student leader Abidul Islam vowed to honor every commitment made in his election manifesto, pledging to fight for students’ rights through the university administration.

In a statement, Abid reflected on his unexpected journey in student politics, recalling how years of activism and street movements had shaped his path. He acknowledged facing negative media coverage and electoral challenges but expressed confidence that the administration would investigate irregularities fairly.

He thanked students for their support during his short 20-day campaign and promised that his political journey was only just beginning.

“Dhaka University’s student politics will see a new beginning through us,” Abid declared. “We will bring positive change to Bangladesh’s student politics, and its reflection will be seen in the next DUCSU election. Abid will never abandon you.”

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has congratulated the winners of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections and all those involved in organizing the polls.

He expressed hope that the elected student leaders would serve as representatives of the broader student community, rising above partisan identities.

Rahman also praised the festive and peaceful environment of the election and thanked the interim government, university authorities, law enforcement, journalists, and others who ensured free and fair polls.

He further expressed condolences over the sudden death of Channel S journalist Tariqul Islam Shibli, who passed away while on election duty, praying for his departed soul and offering sympathy to his family.

Two young men were beaten to death and two others injured by locals in Mohammadpur early Wednesday on suspicion of being muggers.

The incident took place near the Nabinghar bridge area. The deceased were identified as Hanif and Sabuj, while Sharif and Jewel remain hospitalized.

Witnesses said a group of muggers armed with sharp weapons had attempted robberies in the area late Tuesday night. When they returned around 4 a.m. for another attempt, residents surrounded them and administered a mob beating. Police rescued four injured men and took them to a hospital, where doctors declared two dead.

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has congratulated the Shibir-backed panel “United Students Alliance” for its sweeping win in the DUCSU elections.
Party Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman described the outcome as a “new chapter in Bangladesh’s history and a defeat for pro-India forces.”
He claimed the victory would “empower students and youth in their struggle for rights and free Bangladesh from Indian conspiracies.”
The statement also credited the interim government in Bangladesh for successfully ensuring a peaceful election atmosphere.

The Bangladesh General Students’ Association (BAGCHAS) has raised concerns about irregularities in the September 9 DUCSU polls.
In a statement signed by member-secretary Jahid Ahsan, BAGCHAS cited incidents of pre-marked ballot papers, suspension of voting at Rokeya Hall, and repeated shutdowns of the vote-counting LED display.
The group demanded an impartial investigation and accountability from the administration and returning officers. However, it also praised the students’ democratic participation and the role of student organizations in maintaining a stable environment.

Defeated DUCSU GS candidate Abu Bakar Mojumder admitted irregularities in parts of the election but said he accepts the result as part of democratic practice.
Congratulating the winners, he wrote: “Even in difficult times, I stood by the students. My dream was always the fall of Sheikh Hasina—and that has been realized. I will continue to stand with you.”
In the official results, Abu Bakar received 2,131 votes, while SM Forhad won the GS post with 10,794 votes.

BNP leader Asaduzzaman Ripon alleged that members of the now-banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) voted en masse for Islami Chhatra Shibir in the DUCSU elections.
He explained: “Many BCL activists had close ties with Shibir members. Since they could not contest independently, their votes went to Shibir as a form of support.”

BNP leader Emran Saleh Prince claimed that the DUCSU elections exposed a “deep-rooted conspiracy” where democracy was undermined.
He said: “Yesterday, dictatorship and collaborators became one. Awami League, with blood on its hands from years of killings and corruption, has now joined hands with Jamaat for power. This is not a victory—it is theft of students’ mandate.”