Vice President candidate Abidul Islam Khan has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the ongoing student elections. Abid, who initially intended to celebrate the election peacefully, revealed that a complaint had reached him regarding Rokeya Hall.

“I entered the hall with the returning officer’s permission and confirmed the incident,” Abid said. “A student reported that the ballot they received already had crosses marked beside the names of candidates Sadik and Farhad. In the context of the new Bangladesh, this is a clear ominous sign.”

Abid called for a swift investigation and urged authorities to ensure that non-resident students can exercise their right to vote freely, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic expression within the campus.

Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has urged entrepreneurs to focus on functionality and aesthetics to expand jute products in both domestic and global markets. “You cannot go far by only producing flowers and fruits out of jute—functional items must be developed,” he said.
The government has already initiated the distribution of 30 million jute bags, with plans to scale up to 100 million, offering 30–40% subsidies to support marketing. He stressed that entrepreneurs must consider three factors when developing products: utility, design, and market access potential.

The DUCSU elections concluded without major disruptions, with more than 80% of eligible students casting their votes, according to returning officers. The Election Commission expects results to be announced by midnight.
Authorities said any allegations will be verified through CCTV footage, warning against false claims. Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed expressed satisfaction with the transparency of the process, noting that isolated irregularities, such as an extra ballot being issued to a voter, had been swiftly addressed.

The High Court has directed authorities to reinstate Amartya Roy’s candidacy in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) elections, scheduled for September 11. Roy, contesting for the VP post from the “Unity for Harmony” panel, had his candidacy canceled on September 6 via a university election commission notice.
Following his writ petition, the High Court ordered that its decision be communicated to the university by today.

Islamic scholar Mamunul Haque has described the 2013 Shapla Chattar crackdown as a “turning point” in the resistance against fascism. Rejecting claims that protesters had fled, he argued that state forces attacked peaceful demonstrators with live fire and tear gas, making it impossible to stay in the square.
He added that the massacre left a permanent stain on the ruling Awami League and likened it to sacrifices that fueled earlier anti-colonial struggles. Mamunul clarified that the recently published list of “martyrs” was not an official Hefazat document but a personal draft wrongly attributed to the group. He admitted a final, definitive list may never be possible since many bodies were “disappeared.”

Voting in the DUCSU and hall union elections concluded peacefully on Tuesday after eight hours of balloting across all eight centers. The polls, which ran from 8 AM to 4 PM, saw a festive atmosphere with no major clashes or untoward incidents reported.
Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed announced that over 70% voter turnout was recorded in some centers by 3 PM, though the final tally has yet to be confirmed.

In a tragic turn of events, Shankar Saha (40), from Hatiya upazila in Noakhali, allegedly consumed poison after being denied a new loan despite assurances from HEED Bangladesh, a local NGO.
According to his wife, Rinku Saha, “This was not just poisoning—it was murder. He was humiliated and denied the promised loan after repaying installments. Later, we were informed over the phone that he had been hospitalized after drinking poison.”
However, HEED Bangladesh’s area manager, Alok Kumar, dismissed the allegation, stating that Shankar had taken poison before arriving at their office and was rushed to hospital when he began vomiting.

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal Secretary Nasir Uddin has said that the JCD-backed panel is receiving strong student support in the DUCSU elections. “Students are expressing their views through votes, and the response in our favor has been very encouraging. That’s why we are confident of victory,” he stated.
Nasir highlighted that the panel’s VP and AGS candidates have a long record of activism against authoritarian rule and have consistently stood up for students’ rights. While alleging that some candidates were prevented from entering certain polling centers, he said the overall atmosphere remained festive and peaceful.

The Dhaka University administration has urged candidates and voters not to pay heed to rumors regarding suspension of voting at TSC. Earlier in the day, tensions flared in the area, sparking confusion among students and giving rise to speculation that polling had been halted. Authorities later issued a statement dismissing such claims and confirmed that voting was proceeding normally.

BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has expressed optimism about the victory of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD)-backed panel in the ongoing Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections. After paying tribute at the grave of Ziaur Rahman, he said, “We have no concerns about these elections—the student community is alert and conscious.” He added that if BNP wins the next national election, the party will build a self-reliant Bangladesh.
Voting for DUCSU and hall unions began at 8 AM Tuesday and will continue until 4 PM.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam assured that Bangladesh’s current law-and-order situation poses no obstacle to holding a national election.
Speaking after a high-level meeting, Alam said the DUCSU polls should not be directly compared with national elections, though they serve as a useful model.
He noted that despite higher inflows of narcotics, law enforcement has also increased seizures significantly. On the DUCSU vote, he said polling was proceeding peacefully without major complaints.

Career Development Secretary candidate Rupaiya Shrestha Tonchonga alleged that some ballots at the TSC center were already marked in favor of VP candidate Sadiq Kayem and GS candidate S.M. Farhad.
However, Returning Officer Dr. Nasrin Sultana dismissed the claim, saying: “We checked all ballot papers and found no such issue. The complainant left the booth and only then made the allegation.”
She added that a fresh ballot paper was still given to the student, and CCTV footage would be reviewed.
VP candidate Abidul Islam expressed outrage at the incident, while opposition-aligned teachers pressed for further accountability.

Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul hailed the DUCSU election as a turning point for democracy, noting that students were voting freely after one and a half decades.
In a social media post, he wrote: “I hope Dhaka University students will seize this opportunity and vote in large numbers. Whoever wins should be accepted by all.”
Nazrul described the polls as a “massive step toward democracy” and prayed for their success.

Police have arrested 18 people, including a local imam, over the violent attack on the shrine of Nuru Pagla in Rajbari’s Goalanda. The incident involved vandalism of police vehicles, exhumation of a body, and its subsequent burning.
The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser confirmed that Imam Latif Huzur, who had been absconding, was captured at dawn in Manikganj.
A case has been filed by the father of the deceased, naming 4,000 unidentified suspects linked to vandalism, looting, injuries, and the shocking act of grave desecration.

Bangladesh’s Religious Adviser A.F.M. Khalid Hossain met former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during an official visit.
Hossain emphasized Bangladesh’s interest in strengthening ties with Pakistan and requested scholarships in education, as well as cooperation in agriculture and technology.
Maryam praised Bangladesh’s achievements in the garment sector, microfinance, and women’s empowerment, assuring support in green energy and flood management.
Nawaz Sharif added: “The people of Pakistan still hold deep affection for their Bangladeshi brothers. Now is the right time to strengthen our bonds.”