Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on regional leaders to abandon a “Cold War mentality” and strengthen multilateral cooperation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin. Xi emphasized the need for a fair, balanced global governance system and announced $280 million in aid to SCO members, along with $1.4 billion in loans from the SCO Banking Consortium. Leaders, including Putin and Modi, discussed trade, investment, and security issues, highlighting the summit as a platform for alternative global cooperation and regional partnership.

Yemeni forces have carried out a ballistic missile attack on an Israeli-owned oil tanker in the northern Red Sea. The attack, announced on September 1, is said to be in support of Palestinians in Gaza and in response to Israel’s blockade and actions against them. Yemen’s armed forces confirmed the tanker was directly targeted and emphasized that such operations will continue until the blockade on Gaza is lifted. Earlier, a British maritime security firm reported an explosion on an Israeli-owned tanker near Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu port.

A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against former State Minister for Information Dr. Murad Hasan in a defamation case filed over derogatory remarks against BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman and the Zia family.
Lawyer Md. Moniruzzaman, representing the plaintiff, said the case was filed in 2024 by one Rumel Sarkar. Following investigation, the court found preliminary evidence supporting the allegations and issued a summons for Dr. Murad Hasan. However, as he failed to appear in court on the scheduled date, the judge ordered an arrest warrant against him.

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has issued a strict warning that anyone involved in visa fraud will be permanently barred from entering the United States. The embassy emphasized that visa fraud and illegal immigration are serious offenses and those involved could face criminal charges. Applicants are urged to be truthful during visa applications and interviews, as even minor offenses or previous violations can result in visa denial. Secure borders are essential for national survival, the embassy added.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on September 12 as part of a three-day Northeast tour, following mounting criticism from opposition parties. The state has faced deadly ethnic clashes since May 2023, leaving over 100 dead and thousands displaced. Modi’s absence had fueled controversy, with opponents accusing him of ignoring the crisis. BJP leaders say he will inaugurate projects and call for peace, but critics argue the visit is too late and demand real measures for rehabilitation, security, and justice.

Reacting to the High Court’s suspension of the DUCSU election, Sarjis Alam declared that the “conspiracy” to delay the vote will be defeated. He insisted that the election must take place on September 9, warning that students will show “red cards” to those behind the postponement.
In a follow-up post, Sarjis confirmed that the Chamber Court has already stayed the High Court order, clearing the way for polls on time.

State adviser for shipping, Sakhawat Hossain, visited Dhaka Medical College Hospital to check on the condition of Ganadhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur, who remains in ICU after a violent attack.
He assured that the government will provide advanced medical care for Nur and other injured victims, with continuous monitoring to ensure top-quality treatment. “The perpetrators of this heinous attack will face exemplary punishment,” Sakhawat pledged.

Following the High Court’s decision to suspend DUCSU elections, Dhaka University students erupted in protest Monday afternoon. Students from various halls marched through Hallpara, TSC, and other parts of the campus, demanding the polls be held as scheduled.
Student groups including Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Union also joined the demonstrations. Returning Officer Prof. Dr. Golam Rabbani said he learned of the suspension order through the media and was awaiting official details. Later, the Chamber Court overturned the High Court’s order, clearing the way for the polls.

With Sheikh Hasina now in political asylum in New Delhi after July’s uprising, the operations of the Awami League’s propaganda wing, the Centre for Research and Information (CRI), have been taken over by her daughter, Saima Wazed Putul.
Operating from a two-story office near Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, CRI is reportedly leading cyber campaigns against the interim government, BNP, Jamaat, and NCP using AI-generated videos and anonymous social media channels.
Analysts say CRI’s three primary goals are to discredit the interim administration, derail the upcoming parliamentary elections, and create rifts among pro-uprising forces.

Following meetings with BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen’s Party (NCP), Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to meet representatives of seven more political parties on Tuesday at 5 pm at Jamuna, according to the Press Wing.
On Sunday, he had held back-to-back meetings with Jamaat, NCP, and BNP amid rising political tensions.

Gono Odhikar Parishad leader Rashed Khan has urged immediate arrangements for Nurul Haque Nur’s treatment abroad, citing security concerns and the severity of his injuries.
“Both of his eyes were injured and his nasal bone fractured. Without advanced treatment, permanent damage is possible,” he wrote.
Rashed added, “If the attack wasn’t premeditated, blows to the head and face would not have been targeted. For his safety, he must be taken abroad immediately.”

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday stated that the party had fundamentally transformed Bangladesh’s politics and economy by establishing multi-party democracy against one-party rule.
Speaking after paying homage at Ziaur Rahman’s grave, Fakhrul said, “Attempts to destroy BNP have been made repeatedly, but like a phoenix, it has always risen again. With people’s mandate, BNP will build a prosperous nation.”
He added that holding a fair election in February remains the greatest challenge. “BNP has fully cooperated with the reform process,” Fakhrul said. Notably, the anniversary is being observed this year in a relatively favorable political climate after nearly two decades.

On the occasion of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) 47th founding anniversary, NCP leader Sarjis Alam extended greetings to all.
He emphasized that, since its formation in post-uprising Bangladesh, BNP has prioritized national interests and democratic transition. “Our hope is that we will continue to move forward united, overcoming all conspiracies,” he said in a statement.

On BNP’s founding anniversary, acting chairman Tarique Rahman reaffirmed the party’s commitment to safeguarding Bangladesh’s sovereignty and upholding multiparty democracy.

“Despite constant conspiracies, BNP remains a vigilant guardian of the nation’s independence and sovereignty,” Rahman said in a statement. He criticized the post-independence regime, alleging that democracy was strangled under one-party rule and that widespread violence and political killings led to a devastating famine that claimed one million lives.

He praised BNP founder Ziaur Rahman for restoring multiparty democracy and protecting civil liberties, pledging to carry forward his vision. He also highlighted the contributions of Khaleda Zia and the party’s longstanding dedication to social welfare and liberal economic policies.

Rahman paid tribute to all BNP leaders and activists who lost their lives since the party’s inception, including those killed during what he described as “one and a half decades of Awami fascism” and last year’s bloodstained student-led movement. He called for an end to mob culture and urged unity in defense of democratic values.

The National Doctors’ Forum (NDF), a Jamaat-affiliated association of physicians, has expressed strong condemnation and outrage after one doctor allegedly interrupted Abdullah Mohammad Taher during his speech at the Bangladesh Health Conclave 2025.

NDF leaders stated that such discourteous behavior is “completely unacceptable” and damages the dignity and professionalism of the medical community. They emphasized that doctors must uphold professional responsibility, humility, and respect in their service.

They further noted that while some unethical pharmaceutical companies may tempt a handful of doctors for profit, these few do not represent Bangladesh’s overall healthcare system. “The majority of doctors serve with dedication and sacrifice,” the NDF added, vowing to continue protecting the honor and dignity of the medical profession.