A court has granted a three-day remand for Junaid Ahmed Palak and a four-day remand for two banned Chhatra League leaders—Siam Rahman and Anwar Hossain Naim—in connection with the Dhanmondi murder case linked to mass protests.

The case stems from the killing of Shahid Riyaz, who was shot dead on August 4 during a protest in Dhanmondi, allegedly by police and ruling party activists. His mother, Shafia Begum, later filed a murder case on September 10.

Garment workers blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in protest after factory authorities refused to acknowledge the death of one of their employees in a road accident.

According to workers, Jannatul Ferdous Tamanna (32) requested leave on Tuesday night after her child fell ill. The factory authorities denied her leave and confiscated her ID card, forcing her to leave without official permission. The next morning, when she returned, she was denied entry due to the missing ID. While heading home, she was fatally struck by a truck.

Following the accident, the factory disowned her as an employee, sparking outrage among workers who launched a protest demanding justice.

Jagannath University students staged a protest demanding the arrest of Lucky Akter, a prominent figure of the Ganajagaran Mancha, along with other alleged fascist collaborators, in response to an attack on police. They declared her “unwanted” on campus and issued a 24-hour ultimatum for her arrest.

During the demonstration, students chanted slogans such as: “One, two, three, four—Shahbagh no more!”, “Lucky in law—Hasina, it’s you!”, “My brother is in the grave, why is the killer free?”, “No place for Shahbagh in my Golden Bengal!”, “Justice, not Shahbagh!”, and “Spread the news across Bengal—bury Shahbagh!”.

All academic activities of medical and dental students across the country will remain suspended today as doctors stage a grand rally to press for their five-point demand. Public and private hospitals will suspend services, except for critical units such as ICU, CCU, casualty services, admission units, and labor wards, which will remain operational on humanitarian grounds.

The five demands include:
1. Only MBBS/BDS degree holders should be allowed to use the title “doctor.”
2. All ongoing public health-related petitions in court must be resolved.
3. Reform the Medical Assistant Course curriculum and shut down substandard Medical Assistant Training Schools (MATS).
4. Prohibit private medical practice by unregistered individuals.
5. Fill vacant doctor positions and increase the BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service) age limit to 34.
6. Enact a law for doctors’ protection and establish a structured salary framework for private-sector physicians.

AB Party leader Abdul Wahab Minar has stated that free and fair elections in Bangladesh are impossible without addressing law and order concerns. “The recent surge in rape cases is alarming. How can theft, robbery, and rape occur while the military is on the streets? The government must answer for this,” he said. Another party leader, Moin Uddin Khan Ripon, added that the AB Party has been at the forefront of movements against autocracy and accused the ruling government of money laundering, urging strong measures to recover stolen assets.

Former student leader Sadiq Kayem has called for resistance against what he described as the “fascist icons” of the Awami League, including activist Lucky Akter. He alleged that anti-national forces are taking advantage of divisions within pro-Bangladesh organizations, rehabilitating figures like Akter. He stated, “Shahbagh paved the way for Hasina’s fascism, and its figures were key investments for Awami League’s ideological dominance.” Kayem further claimed that the “July generation” had played a crucial role in toppling fascist ideologies and would continue to resist any oppressive forces.

In a controversial statement, Hasnat Abdullah claimed that the Shahbagh movement curtailed free speech and fundamental rights in Bangladesh. “Shahbagh didn’t emerge overnight—it was backed by so-called civil society, intellectuals, bureaucrats, cultural activists, foreign agents, politicians, and even athletes,” he wrote in a post. He accused the movement of legitimizing extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and judicial murders. Abdullah further alleged that those who helped establish Shahbagh were responsible for the rise of fascism over the past 15 years and vowed to bring past injustices to light.

A devastating fire broke out in Dhaka’s Sat Tola slum in Mohakhali, destroying most of the homes before being brought under control. The fire service reported that the blaze started at 3:38 AM and was extinguished after an hour and 42 minutes of efforts by eight firefighting units. Officials have yet to determine the extent of the damage.

Fayez Ahmad Tayyab, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor, has announced plans to create business opportunities for underprivileged individuals in the IT sector. He also declared that those involved in license trading would be excluded from future opportunities. Tayyab stated, “We will formulate policies to ensure that neither the government nor private entities can arbitrarily shut down internet access.” He also confirmed that a white paper on ICT sector irregularities has been published, and a similar investigation is being launched in the telecom sector to root out corruption. BNP leader Ishraq Hossain expressed support for reforms in the sector.

BNP central leader Humam Quader Chowdhury has accused the ruling Awami League of engaging in dirty politics, asserting that his party does not follow such practices. “Those who caused us pain, who harmed our children, we will not do the same to them,” he stated. However, he added, “You can trust everyone, except the Awami League.” He emphasized that even those who once supported Awami League are part of their broader community. “We cannot completely sever ties, but we have noted those who deceived us and will ensure justice for them,” he warned.

A leaked video showing toxic black smoke billowing from a pipe at the SS Power Plant in Bashkhali has gone viral. The plant authorities stated that the incident occurred at 4:27 PM on Monday when an inspection door of an ash silo was accidentally opened during the fly ash transfer process. They assured that the emission was not harmful and that the situation was promptly brought under control. However, environmental activist Shahnewaz Chowdhury urged authorities to take immediate steps to minimize fly ash and carbon emissions to ensure environmental safety.

An attempted murder case has been filed against 44 individuals, including Awami League MP Shamim Osman, in connection with the shooting of a protester named Mizan during the recent mass uprising. The case also lists 200–300 unidentified individuals. Other key accused include former minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, Shamim Osman's son Ayon Osman, his nephew Azmeri Osman, and Rupganj Upazila Awami League Vice President Golam Mortuza Pappa. The complaint alleges that the primary accused ordered the shooting, which was later executed by others to suppress the protest.

Members of the Bangladesh Democratic Student Union organized an iftar gathering with the hijra (third-gender) community on Tuesday evening. The event was attended by Dhaka University branch’s Joint Member Secretary Tanzina Tammim Hapsha, Mohammad Sajib Ahmed, and Central Joint Member Secretary Mishu Ali Suhash. The hijra community members expressed their appreciation for being included in the event. Community representatives, including Habiba and Koli, expressed their gratitude, emphasizing that such inclusivity makes them feel valued in society.

Following 17 days of protests, the interim government has decided to include non-MPO (Monthly Pay Order) educational institutions in the MPO scheme. The decision was reached during a meeting between Education Advisor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar and representatives of the Combined Non-MPO Teachers’ Unity Council. The teachers’ organization confirmed that the MPO registration process would begin on Wednesday, prompting them to withdraw their protest.

Interim government advisor Mahfuz Alam has urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement. In a Facebook post, he highlighted recent police actions in arresting suspects involved in gender-based violence and the Banani mugging case. He asserted that without police intervention, maintaining law and order would be impossible. He also acknowledged the need for reforms within the police force but stressed that other state institutions must also undergo necessary changes for overall improvement.