Abu Sadiq Kayem, vice-presidential candidate from the United Student Alliance, has alleged repeated election code violations on campus, claiming the administration has shown favoritism toward one student group.

“Despite concerns raised, the administration remains silent. This is disappointing,” Kayem said. He urged postponing exams until after September 9 to allow students to participate fully.

He further alleged that female candidates have faced cyber harassment and called for strict measures to ensure a level playing field.

Supporting his claims, GS candidate SM Farhad echoed similar concerns over bias and lack of enforcement.

The Bangladesh People’s Coalition for Rohingya Rights has announced a Rohingya Solidarity March on Monday to mark International Rohingya Genocide Day.

The march will begin at Shahbagh at 3 PM and proceed to the Shaheed Minar. Organizers urged global participation, highlighting atrocities including a 2024 drone strike in Rakhine that reportedly killed nearly 200 Rohingya.

Organizer Jihadi Ihsan said, “The world’s oppressed Rohingya are being slaughtered behind the curtains of international silence. We are calling for a global march to raise voices for their freedom and rights.”

The Election Commission has begun hearings on objections to the draft parliamentary boundary demarcations for the 13th National Election.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) said: “We have tried to act professionally and impartially. By law, opportunities for objections have been given, and we have considered your applications. Now, please present rational arguments.”

The EC’s legal wing will issue final rulings after the hearings.

BNP leader Rumeen Farhana has alleged physical confrontation at the Election Commission hearing regarding Brahmanbaria-3 constituency.

She said the rival candidate brought “goons” to the EC premises, leading to clashes that tarnished the Commission’s image.

In a dramatic statement, Rumeen said: “For 15 years, I fought for BNP’s leaders and workers, but today they pushed me. What hasn’t happened in 15 years, happened today.”

She also clarified that as a woman, when she was pushed first, her supporters naturally responded.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ali Iftekhar Hasan of Mohammadpur Police Station has been transferred to the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).

Shah Ali Police OC Md Rafiqul Ahmed will replace him at Mohammadpur, while Mohammad Golam Azam from DMP’s Traffic Division has been reassigned to Mirpur. The orders take immediate effect.

BNP has issued a show-cause notice to its Chairperson’s Adviser Fazlur Rahman for making “derogatory and misleading” remarks about the July–August mass uprising.

The party accused him of dishonoring the memory of more than 1,500 martyrs, including over 450 BNP leaders and activists, and insulting the sacrifice of tens of thousands injured.

He has been asked to explain within 24 hours why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.

Adviser Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan has called for urgent measures to cut Bangladesh’s road construction costs, which he said are disproportionately higher than neighboring countries.

“Roads have become a hub of corruption,” he stated, suggesting that reducing graft and ensuring accountability among engineers could slash costs by 20–30 percent.

He emphasized reducing dependency on roads by expanding rail, river, and air transport networks. He also called for bypass routes around Dhaka to ease congestion and for adopting new technology to prevent roads from deteriorating yearly.

During an inauguration event, he objected to his name being engraved on a plaque, saying: “Is this done with my father’s money? Why my name?”

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has warned that the upcoming election could be perilous if illegal weapons are not seized immediately.

He stressed that while the interim government has shown sincerity, fascist forces would exploit any opportunity to act against democracy. Rizvi reiterated that only through a free and fair election can a people’s government be established, urging all sides not to obstruct democratic progress through force.

NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has claimed that several BNP leaders have functioned like “Awami League secretaries,” with Rumeen Farhana being one of the most prominent.

Speaking at a political event, Abdullah said, “Rumeen Farhana was the most distressed by Hasina’s fall. She even applied to Hasina for a government flat. For 15 years, she enjoyed every privilege the Awami League offered.”

He accused the Election Commission of being partisan and police of acting as silent spectators while obstructing his party’s access. “This Commission has turned into the office of a few parties,” Abdullah said, adding that people no longer want a return to “muscle politics” and called for an impartial, professional election commission.

Bangladesh and Pakistan have signed one agreement and five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during a bilateral meeting at the foreign ministerial level.

Key agreements include the abolition of visa requirements for holders of official and diplomatic passports and the formation of a joint working group on trade.

The Bangladesh delegation was led by Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain, Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman, and senior foreign ministry officials. Pakistan’s delegation was headed by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

Discussions also touched on sensitive issues, including Pakistan’s formal apology for the 1971 genocide and the return of assets taken to West Pakistan before independence. Business, investment, and agricultural cooperation were also prioritized. Both countries expressed interest in strengthening ties.

A photo circulating online allegedly showing Adviser Asif Mahmud with a woman in a hotel room has been confirmed as fake and AI-generated by fact-checking organization Rumor Scanner.

Investigators found that two separate original images had been manipulated using artificial intelligence to produce the fabricated photo. Comparative analysis revealed multiple inconsistencies, such as distorted floral elements in the woman’s hand, pointing to clear AI-related artifacts.

A daylong hartal and blockade is being observed in Bagerhat on Sunday, called by the “All-Party United Committee” demanding that the district retain its four parliamentary seats.

The program, supported by BNP and other political groups, began at 8 am and will continue until 4 pm. Demonstrators have blocked several points along five major highways, causing severe disruptions for commuters.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission in Dhaka is holding hearings today on constituency boundary objections, including those from the Comilla region.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain dismissed Pakistan’s claim that issues from the 1971 Liberation War had already been resolved. “We disagree with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s remarks. Bangladesh still demands settlement of financial accounts and a clear apology for the genocide,” Hossain said.

He added that while Bangladesh seeks normal ties with Pakistan, unresolved matters cannot be brushed aside. The bilateral meeting also discussed health cooperation, trade expansion, and Pakistan’s interest in exporting energy. Broader regional issues, including the Rohingya crisis and the Gaza conflict, were also addressed.

A heated altercation broke out between BNP leader Rumin Farhana’s group and Ataullah, joint chief organizer of the National Committee Party (NCP), during Sunday’s constituency redemarcation hearing at the Election Commission.

The clash, which included both verbal disputes and physical scuffles, occurred during discussions on Brahmanbaria-2 and Brahmanbaria-3 constituencies. Rumin defended the EC’s draft proposal, while opposing groups demanded that Vijaynagar upazila remain intact instead of splitting three unions across constituencies. EC officials eventually intervened to restore order.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has urged party members not to be misled by fake press statements being circulated on Facebook under his forged signature.

In an official statement, Rizvi clarified that the alleged release dated August 22 did not originate from the BNP office. He alleged that a vested quarter was behind this forgery aimed at creating confusion among party leaders and activists.