Amir of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, stressed the importance of logical electoral reforms ahead of the upcoming national elections. He stated that justice and equality can only be ensured through Islamic principles. Welcoming the announcement of upcoming local government elections, he urged political parties to unite for an Islamic electoral front. He also condemned recent looting under the guise of pro-Palestine protests and warned against indecency during Pahela Baishakh celebrations.

A joint force comprising the military, police, RAB, and city authorities carried out a two-day anti-middleman operation at the National Orthopedic Hospital and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital. Ten individuals involved in extortion, admission scams, and illegal patient referrals were arrested, and over 100 illegal structures were removed. Several were fined and sentenced through mobile courts.

Two individuals were killed and one injured in a mob beating incident in Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar area. The deceased, Nadim (35) and Masud (29), were reportedly criminals with multiple cases filed against them. Police say they had come to intimidate a plaintiff in an ongoing case when locals apprehended and beat them. All three were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where two were declared dead.

Eight people have been arrested in connection with attacks on businesses during recent anti-Israel protests in Chattogram. Police filed four cases in Kotwali, Khulshi, Chawkbazar, and Panchlaish police stations. According to CMP Additional Commissioner Mahmudah Begum, protests turned violent, resulting in damage to restaurants, clothing stores, and other establishments. CCTV and video footage are being used to identify additional suspects.

After serving sentences in India for illegal entry, 14 Bangladeshi nationals were repatriated via the West Garo Hills district’s Tura prison. Upon completion of legal formalities, Indian immigration authorities handed them over to Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) in the presence of the Border Security Force (BSF).

A joint task force arrested nine individuals, including BNP leader Farid Khan and Jubo Dal activist Kazi Pavel, during a raid on a brick kiln in Magura’s Parla area. The raid yielded one Chinese pistol, two one-shooter guns, one airgun, and various local weapons and ammunition. Others arrested include Nuhudarul Huda, Abdul Jalil Jewel, Shahin Sheikh, Ainul Hossain, Elias Khan, and Syed Khairul Alam Shawon.

Noted environmentalist Syeda Rizwana Hasan has voiced serious concerns over repeated thefts of rare wildlife from the Bangabandhu Safari Park in Sripur. Following last month’s lemur theft incident, she called for a more robust investigative team, including wildlife crime specialists. She urged strict punitive actions against the culprits and recommended installing CCTV in all enclosures holding rare species. Hasan visited several park sections, including the African Safari and bird enclosures.

A fresh case has been filed in connection with the recent attack and looting of business establishments in Sylhet, naming 800 accused. Police have already arrested 21 individuals and pledged to bring all responsible to justice. In protest, local business owners formed a human chain at Court Point, condemning the violence. They urged legal action against those exploiting pro-Palestinian sentiments to justify attacks, and called for a ban on Israeli products in Sylhet markets.

A 28-year-old Bangladeshi man named Muradur Rahman Munna was brutally beaten to death by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel near the Sejamura border in Brahmanbaria. According to Munna’s family, he was visiting his farmland near the border when BSF members detained him without reason, severely beat him, and left him injured near the border. Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) found him and rushed him to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Jamaat-e-Islami condemned the incident and demanded legal action.

Following the death of 35-year-old worker Md. Yusuf, who was shot during the mass uprising on August 5 in Chattogram, a case has been filed against 25 individuals, including former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel. Additionally, 200–300 unidentified persons have been listed as unknown accused. According to the complaint, Yusuf was employed at an ice factory on Jhornapara Ice Factory Road and was delivering ice to local shops in the Dewanhat area during the intense protests. Around 11:30 PM, his wife’s elder sister informed the family that Yusuf had been shot and killed near Dewanhat intersection.

The Directorate of Madrasa Education has instructed all madrasas in the country to organize two-day events in celebration of Chaitra Sankranti and the Bengali New Year.

The circular, signed by Deputy Director Md. Arifur Rahman Mojumdar, also includes traditional new year celebrations of indigenous communities such as the Chakma and Marma. The directive applies to principals of both government and private madrasas across the country.

Joining the BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting virtually from Kathmandu, Agriculture Adviser Md. Jahangir Alam highlighted the importance of mutual cooperation to ensure food and nutrition security across the region.

He said agriculture, livestock, and fisheries are not only economic sectors but also vital to livelihood and rural development. Emphasizing climate change and resource inequality as key challenges, he called for collaborative research and sustainable cooperation, expressing Bangladesh’s willingness to lead initiatives on climate resilience and fisheries management.

Thinker and poet Farhad Mazhar said that revolutions break laws to create new systems, laws, and cultures—but Bangladesh did the opposite.

“We sacrificed lives, and then handed power back to Sheikh Hasina’s regime. Even though she is no longer here, her ghost—the constitution she authored—still governs us. It is a fascist constitution,” he said during a discussion.

A 25-member South Korean delegation visited the historic Panam City in Sonargaon, Narayanganj. The district commissioner guided them through the city’s archaeological and architectural highlights and briefed them on government preservation efforts.

Impressed by the aesthetics and history, the head of the Korean delegation described Panam City as “a remarkable testament to human civilization.”

BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman has pledged additional financial assistance to Manikganj youth Julhas Molla for installing a new engine and repairing his homemade aircraft.

Julhas, an electrician by profession, gained national and international attention after building a functional ultralight RC model aircraft—despite having never flown in one. BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed will formally hand over the support.