One man has died following a mob beating in Bauphal, Patuakhali, after being accused of robbery. He succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning while under medical care. Police have yet to confirm his identity. Another injured man remains hospitalized.
The incident occurred late Saturday night when locals accused two men of raiding homes in Kashipur market area, looting about Tk 10 lakh in cash and gold ornaments. Residents captured two suspects and handed them over to police, while others from the gang escaped with the stolen goods.

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) strikes on four militant targets in Borno state, near the Cameroon border, killed at least 35 suspected insurgents, officials confirmed. NAF spokesperson Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet said ground forces have since regained control of the area.
The attacks come amid intensified violence from Boko Haram and its rival faction, ISIL-West Africa Province, whose operations have spilled into Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. According to the UN, more than 35,000 civilians have been killed and over two million displaced by the insurgency. Meanwhile, the US State Department has approved a proposed $346 million arms sale to Nigeria, pending Congressional approval.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to meet Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at his residence in Bashundhara on Sunday afternoon.
On Saturday evening, Dar also held discussions with a five-member Jamaat delegation led by Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Muhammad Taher at the Pakistan High Commission. The meeting focused on Bangladesh’s current political situation and future bilateral cooperation, with both sides expressing optimism about advancing joint development efforts.

Bangladesh and Pakistan are holding foreign minister-level talks at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka on Sunday morning. Six agreements and memoranda of understanding are expected to be signed during the meeting, covering trade, investment, agriculture, and easing cross-border movement of people.
The talks follow the arrival of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Dhaka on Saturday. He was received by Foreign Secretary Nazrul Islam at the airport before meeting with BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and NCP leaders later in the day.

The Election Commission (EC) has directed field officials to submit updated inventories of ballot boxes by August 25. According to an EC circular, officials must send details of usable ballot boxes to the Election Management-1 wing within the deadline.
The commission also instructed local offices to request necessary allocations for relocating materials to free up warehouse space ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Procurement for the 13th general election is already underway, with the EC aiming to complete all purchases by September.

To minimize public suffering during political events ahead of the national elections, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali has urged political parties to hold rallies in alternative venues instead of congested city roads. He highlighted 91 designated venues, including 15 in Motijheel, 12 in Tejgaon, 17 in Lalbagh, and others across Dhaka.
He stressed that blocked roads prevent pregnant women and critical patients from reaching hospitals on time and disrupt students heading to exams. The commissioner assured maximum police deployment during the election period and appealed for cooperation from political leaders.

The Border Security Force (BSF) detained a senior Bangladeshi police officer on Saturday evening near the Hakimpur border outpost in North 24 Parganas. The officer was reportedly attempting to enter Indian territory illegally. Authorities have withheld his identity for investigative reasons and handed him over to West Bengal police for questioning.
Indian officials noted this is the first time a serving Bangladeshi police officer has been caught attempting such an entry. Investigators are probing whether he acted alone or on behalf of a network. Border surveillance has since been intensified.

The Engineers’ Rights Movement has announced a nationwide boycott of classes and exams on August 24, 25, and 26, demanding implementation of a three-point charter and protesting alleged conspiracies by the “Diploma Syndicate.”
Their key demands include:

Entry to 9th-grade (Assistant Engineer or equivalent) positions only through competitive exams and exclusively for BSc engineering graduates.

No quota-based or alternative-title promotions.

Strict legal action against individuals using the “engineer” title without a BSc degree.
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology has expressed solidarity with the protest.

The Dhaka University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has directed all its members outside the official panel to withdraw candidacy from the upcoming DUCSU and hall union elections.
In a statement, JCD said August 25 at 1 PM is the final deadline for withdrawal. It warned that disciplinary action will be taken against anyone defying the directive.

Keraniganj: The Naval Police have recovered the bound bodies of a man and a woman floating in the Buriganga River.
The victims, estimated to be around 30 years old, were discovered Saturday evening near Madaripur Ghat. The man was dressed in a red check shirt and trousers, while the woman wore a red salwar and gray t-shirt.
Authorities believe the deaths occurred two to three days ago. The bodies have been sent to Mitford Hospital morgue for autopsy, while forensic teams from CID and PBI are working to identify the victims.

BNP leader Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku has rejected comparisons of the July 24 uprising to a “second independence,” saying the nation’s only independence came through the 1971 Liberation War.
Speaking at a party event, Tuku accused the Awami League of distorting history and empowering anti-liberation forces to challenge the spirit of 1971. He said:
“Some call July 24 a second independence, but a child is born only once. The freedom achieved in 1971 remains our true independence. July 24 was about toppling a despotic ruler like Sheikh Hasina.”

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Helal Uddin has warned that the government is preparing for a one-sided election designed to satisfy a single political party, ignoring the people’s demand for proportional representation.
Addressing a rally, Helal accused ruling party-linked groups of extortion, violence, and land-grabbing following the fall of Awami League on August 5. He stressed the historic role of workers in Bangladesh’s democratic movements, criticizing successive governments for exploiting laborers without improving their livelihoods.
He cautioned that if the government continues to disregard public opinion, “the people will once again take to the streets.”

The Nationalist Citizens’ Party (NCP) has withdrawn its show-cause notice against Joint Convener Sarwar Tushar, allowing him to rejoin organizational activities.
The notice, issued on June 17 over alleged “moral misconduct,” had temporarily sidelined Tushar from party activities, including the July long march and his role in the National Consensus Commission. After submitting a written response to the disciplinary committee, the matter has now been resolved.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her party of being “outsiders” in Bangladesh’s politics, branding the Awami League a “mafia and terrorist organization.”
Speaking at a BNP rally in Chakaria on Saturday, Salahuddin claimed the party had been banned under anti-terrorism laws. The event, held on the grounds of Chakaria Government College, drew a massive crowd of more than 50,000 despite heavy rain. Visibly emotional, Salahuddin praised the resilience of BNP supporters.

Cox’s Bazar: Twelve Bangladeshi fishermen have reportedly been abducted by the Arakan Army from the Naf River estuary in Teknaf.
The incident occurred Saturday afternoon while the fishermen were returning home from St. Martin’s Island after fishing in the Bay of Bengal. They were seized along with two boats in the Naikkhyongdia waters. All abductees are residents of Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf.
Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sheikh Ehsan Uddin confirmed the incident, stating that higher authorities, including the district administration, have been informed. “We hope they will be released soon,” he said.