Late Wednesday night in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, local criminals opened fire on a police patrol, injuring three officers, including ASI Md. Selim. Two of the injured are in critical condition. The attack occurred near the new connecting bridge at Afzalia Para, where a criminal-extortion gang has been active. Police and RAB launched joint operations, rescuing the injured and recovering several illegal weapons. Authorities continue efforts to apprehend those responsible while the injured receive hospital treatment.

Israeli occupation forces have arrested four Palestinians, including the mayor of Silat al-Zahhar in Jenin, during a series of raids in the West Bank. The operations targeted homes in Silat al-Zahhar, Jaba’, and Kafr Dan, involving house searches and vehicle checks. Mayor Abdul Fattah Abu Alis, Zayed Kanan, and two others, Yemen Mari and Mohammed Azzam Mari, were taken into custody. The raids reflect ongoing tensions and frequent military actions in the region, impacting local residents’ daily lives.

Sudden flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara provinces have claimed 14 lives, with at least two people still missing. Rivers overflowed, causing severe flooding, landslides, and damage to over 120 areas. More than 500 residents have been evacuated to schools and mosques. Indonesian authorities, led by President Prabowo Subianto, have deployed hundreds of personnel for search, rescue, and relief operations. Denpasar’s mayor has declared a state of emergency.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized that political parties must commit to implementing all recommendations from the July Charter. He noted that 29 political parties submitted written opinions, with a total of six opinions received including executive orders, ordinances, and office orders. Salahuddin said the BNP views the current interim government as constitutionally formed and urged the government not to take action on issues that might raise constitutional concerns. He identified 19 fundamental issues regarding constitutional amendments. Salahuddin also highlighted that organizing a free, fair, and impartial national parliamentary election in February remains a major challenge and stressed that only an elected parliament can authorize constitutional changes.

On Thursday night, shortly after 9:15 PM, Chhatra Dal organized a protest march following their boycott of the JAKSU elections. Eyewitnesses reported that the march began in front of the New Kala Bhaban on campus and proceeded past the JAKSU Election Commission office towards the university’s transportation hub. Students chanted slogans including, “Boycott, Boycott, Boycott JAKSU” and “JAKSU Farce, Boycott, Boycott.” Both current and former leaders of Chhatra Dal participated in the march.

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has alleged massive vote-buying in India’s recent Vice Presidential election, claiming each vote cost ₹15–20 crore. He stated that MPs, not ordinary citizens, were targeted with money, raising concerns about the integrity of democracy. Political circles are abuzz with questions about the source and process of such huge sums. Analysts warn that if true, this intertwining of money and politics threatens state credibility and could erode public trust in democratic institutions.

At least 15 activists from BNP-backed Chhatra Dal and Jamaat-backed Chhatra Shibir were injured in violent clashes in Muladi, Barisal. The altercation erupted when Chhatra Dal members attempted to disrupt preparations for a Shibir induction program. Heated arguments escalated into physical attacks, leading to a fierce clash. Shibir leaders claimed that over 10 of their activists, including the college unit president, were injured. Chhatra Dal leaders countered that the fight began when Shibir activists forced their members out of the college and made derogatory remarks about Tarique Rahman.

Manipur continues to reel from the scars of over two years of violent conflict, which has claimed more than 260 lives and displaced thousands. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on September 13, local communities, including Kuki and Zo groups, oppose cultural celebrations, insisting that justice and lasting solutions are needed instead of music and dance. Victims and displaced committees say their mourning is far from over, and question the delayed attention from the government, seeing the visit as too little, too late.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed grief over the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. Netanyahu called Kirk a “lion-hearted friend of Israel” who defended truth and free expression, while Trump praised his connection with America’s youth. Police have not yet arrested the shooter, and the incident has sparked widespread shock and condolences from global leaders.

Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed the group will never surrender to Israeli aggression. In a televised speech marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversary, he said Hezbollah has sacrificed leaders to defend Lebanon and continues to block Israel’s objectives. He accused the U.S. of backing Israeli dominance in Lebanon and urged national unity to resist. Qassem warned Saudi Arabia and the UAE could face future Israeli strikes under the “Greater Israel” plan, stressing resistance as the main deterrent.

Nepal’s former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid mass protests led by Gen-Z groups and is currently staying at a military barracks. In a letter to his party, he blamed India for his downfall, saying he lost power because of his stance on the Lipulekh border dispute and his claim that Lord Ram was born in Nepal, not India. Oli had previously declared Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani as integral parts of Nepal, straining ties with New Delhi.

Jatiya Party Chairman Barrister Anisul Islam Mahmud has congratulated Islami Chhatra Shibir on its victory in the Ducsu election. Mahmud said the results highlight the importance of public support over organizational size: “A party may have many workers, but without genuine popularity, it cannot win elections.” JP Secretary General Ruhul Amin added that the outcome reflects students’ support for change, discipline, and hard work. The party leaders urged all political groups to learn from both the Ducsu polls and last year’s mass uprising, cautioning against arrogance and complacency.

Islamic scholar Mamunul Haque clarified that Hefazat-e-Islam never conferred the title “Qawmi Janoni” (Mother of Qawmi) upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He asserted that the title was given by an Awami League-aligned cleric seeking political nomination, not by Hefazat. Mamunul noted that even during the Shukrana Mahfil in Hasina’s presence, many Hefazat leaders, including the late Allama Junaid Babunagari, abstained from attending. He stressed that the event was mainly organized by Befaqul Madaris and that Hefazat’s name was used under political pressure. The issue, he said, stemmed from the long-standing demand for state recognition of Qawmi degrees.

The JUCSU elections have descended into controversy as four panels, including BNP-backed Chhatra Dal, along with five independent candidates, announced a boycott. Chhatra Dal was the first to withdraw, citing large-scale rigging, followed by Sampriti Oikya, Sangshoptok Parishad, and Swadhin Angikar Parishad. Allegations of malpractice have also prompted three BNP-leaning teachers to resign from election duties. Demands are now mounting for the formation of a fresh election commission and a re-announcement of the polls.

Contrary to earlier media reports, the wife of former Nepali Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal is alive but in critical condition after being severely burned in an arson attack during protests in Kathmandu. Rajyalakshmi Chitrakar was trapped inside the family home when demonstrators set it ablaze. While several outlets had prematurely reported her death, corrected statements confirm she survived but with life-threatening injuries as most of her body was burned.