A violent clash erupted late Saturday night between students of Chittagong University and local residents, leaving more than 50 people injured, including teachers and students. The conflict began around 11:30 p.m. when a female philosophy student argued with a building caretaker over entering her rented accommodation near the university’s Gate No. 2. Tensions quickly escalated, leading to stone-throwing, armed confrontations, and running battles between the two sides. The army was deployed around 3 a.m. to restore order. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Maulana Rafiqur Islam Khan has declared that the party is fully prepared for elections “even if they are held tomorrow.” However, he stressed that justice for past atrocities, fundamental reforms, and the arrest of “fascist collaborators” embedded within the administration must come first. Speaking at a semi-annual conference in Bogura’s Shaheed Titu Auditorium, Rafiqur said that without a level playing field, any rushed election would not reflect the will of the people.

Islami Chhatra Shibir President Zahidul Islam has condemned enforced disappearances, calling them “cruel, inhumane, and a grave violation of human rights.” He urged immediate political will and decisive steps to end the culture of disappearances that has plagued Bangladesh since past upheavals. Zahidul demanded the safe return—or full disclosure of the fate—of all missing persons, legal action against law enforcement officials involved, public disclosure of secret detention facilities (“black sites”), proper rehabilitation for victims’ families, compensation for survivors, and comprehensive reforms of law enforcement to prevent future abuses.

Two Supreme Court lawyers have filed a petition with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeking an inquiry into whether Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md. Nazmul Karim Khan’s personal white car was acquired through bribery and corruption. In their application dated August 28, lawyers Nadim Mahmud and Yasin Alfaz urged the ACC to begin investigations within 30 days. Earlier, a national daily reported how roads in Gazipur were often cleared for the Commissioner’s protocol, causing severe commuter suffering. The Home Affairs Adviser had since hinted at issuing a show-cause notice against him.

The man caught on video assaulting Ganadhikar Parishad leaders in Kakrail last Friday night has been identified as Constable Mizanur Rahman, driver of the Paltan Police Station OC’s vehicle (BP No. 9717197243). In the viral footage, Rahman, dressed in a maroon shirt, is seen mercilessly beating several leaders, including student activists. While many claimed the victim was Nurul Haque Nur, Ganadhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan clarified that the individual beaten was actually student leader Samrat, not Nur.

Dr. Mahadi Amin, adviser to BNP’s acting chairman, stated that the central goal of the mass uprising was to return the state to the people through a free and fair election.
“Therefore, the most important reform now is the election itself,” he emphasized.

He added, “We go to the people because true power lies with them. They will decide who should be entrusted with running the state.”
Mahadi Amin called for unity to fulfill the aspirations of the July uprising.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has ruled out the possibility of any electoral alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami in the upcoming 13th National Election. However, he hinted at possible collaboration with other Islamic parties.
“Decisions regarding alliances will be taken after the election schedule is announced,” Fakhrul said. On seat-sharing with like-minded parties, he clarified, “No discussions have taken place yet—it will take more time.”
Addressing concerns over the rise of radical groups, Fakhrul said, “They weren’t visible before, but now they are surfacing, organizing programs, and gaining ground. If not resisted immediately, their growth could trigger major violence and political crises.”

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused vested groups of trying to sabotage the upcoming 13th National Election. Speaking at the first National Representative Assembly of ethnic minority groups, he said, “Just as we fought together in 1971 for our territory, independence, and sovereignty, we will now unite and fight for our rights.”
He warned against extremist groups attempting to sow division through radical narratives. Fakhrul emphasized that after years of “a monstrous fascist regime,” the recent uprising has opened the door to building a new Bangladesh. He expressed confidence that under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, the nation can move forward with unity.
The event began with a captivating cultural performance by 15 young women in traditional attire. On behalf of Tarique Rahman, Fakhrul later distributed 26 sewing machines among women from plains communities.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has decided to form an internal probe committee to investigate the role of police during the recent attack on former student leader Nurul Haque Nur. DMP official Nazrul Islam confirmed that, following the directive of the commissioner, the committee comprising senior officers will be formed on Sunday.
The committee will investigate why the police were present at the scene, whether they had any role in the attack, and if there was negligence in performing their duties.
The incident took place in Bijoynagar on Friday, when members of joint forces launched a brutal assault on Nur and his associates. Viral videos show Nur bleeding heavily from his face and chest, with his nose visibly injured. A man in a red polo shirt—allegedly a police officer—was also seen repeatedly beating him, according to Rashed Khan.

The AB Party staged a protest march in front of the National Press Club condemning the attack on Nurul Haque Nur.

Addressing the rally, Mujibur Rahman Manju expressed deep concern over Nur’s health. “If fascists are prosecuted, why should their collaborators escape accountability? Both the Awami League and Jatiya Party are equally responsible for depriving the nation of elections in 2014, 2018, and 2024. From now on, the streets will be our answer,” he declared.

Manju alleged that Gono Adhikar’s office was vandalized and senior political leaders were brutally tortured. “There was no provocation, yet the march was attacked. Instead of delaying, the authorities must carry out a proper investigation.”

He also placed two immediate demands: ensuring Nur’s best medical treatment at the state’s expense and publishing the names of the attackers within six hours and taking action against them.

Warning the authorities, Manju said, “If you plan to strike deals like Hasina, your fate will be like Yahya’s.”

At the same event, Asaduzzaman Fuad added: “In the past year, not a single Awami League leader or activist has been subjected to such brutal treatment by law enforcers. Yet the offices of Delhi’s loyalists are guarded, while leaders of the mass uprising are beaten.”

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher has demanded exemplary punishment for those involved in the attack on Gono Adhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur.

A Jamaat delegation visited Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Saturday evening to inquire about Nur’s condition. Following the visit, Dr. Taher said:

“This heinous attack must not go unpunished. Every Awami League loyalist, whether inside or outside the administration, involved in this crime must be brought under the law and handed exemplary punishment without delay.”

A delegation from the South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today. The delegation included Rashmi Goswami, Sarup Ijaz, Dikshe Ilangasinghe, Anushaya Kallure, and Saeed Ahmed.

During the meeting, Chief Adviser Yunus highlighted the government’s focus on youth participation in governance since taking office. “We have ensured youth representation in the Reform Commission, policy-making, and state administration. Those who once felt hopeless are now leading the nation in the post-uprising era. As the older generation, it is our duty to guide and support them,” he said.

Rashmi Goswami remarked, “This is not just a transformative moment for Bangladesh, but for the entire South Asian region. We have spoken with members of civil society here, and expectations from this government—especially among the youth—are very high. Meeting those expectations will be a major challenge.”

The SAHR delegation praised the interim government’s reform initiatives and its commitment to upholding human rights.

Legal Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has revealed that nearly 20,000 politically motivated false cases filed during the previous Awami League regime have been withdrawn. However, after the withdrawal, stakeholders have expressed concern that some of those cases did involve actual militants and terrorists.

“Suppose 100 people were labeled as militants — out of them, around 5 to 10 may have genuinely been militants,” Dr. Nazrul explained. He said he had informed Nabila that if any individual wrongly accused in such cases could present concrete evidence, the Ministry of Law would ensure swift resolution.

Dr. Nazrul further noted that the government has signed an agreement with the United Nations on enforced disappearances to prevent such incidents in the future.

At the same event, Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan stated that despite strong evidence of enforced disappearances, victims continue to face obstacles in their pursuit of justice. He emphasized that the reports submitted by the Commission on Disappearances should not be seen as the end of its work.

“If we can preserve the detention centers and torture cells of the previous regime as museums, they will stand as historic reminders of authoritarian repression for future generations,” he added.

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam has announced that the International Crimes Tribunal cases against Sheikh Hasina are expected to reach final verdicts by February next year.

He explained that the tribunal has faced significant challenges in investigating human rights violations during the July–August 2024 movement, where many police officers were allegedly involved.
“Investigating police misconduct using the police itself was a major challenge. Many pieces of evidence were also destroyed. Despite that, we have managed to push the trial process significantly forward,” he said.

Tajul Islam emphasized that the proceedings are being conducted in line with international standards, leaving no room for doubt or dispute.
“Several important cases are now close to completion, and final verdicts will be delivered very soon,” he added.

Environmental concerns over Cox’s Bazar’s hotel industry have resurfaced after allegations of river pollution and waste dumping. Advisor M. Sakhawat Hossain has instructed government agencies to go beyond imposing fines and to shut down hotels responsible for environmental violations.

Speaking in Cox’s Bazar, Sakhawat said,
“Year after year, the Department of Environment fines hotels millions of taka, yet river pollution continues. Simply fining them has not worked — the hotels dumping waste must be shut down completely.”

He further stressed the urgent need to first free rivers from illegal occupation and then make them pollution-free.