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.”

Controversy erupted after a polling agent of Islami Chhatra Andolon Bangladesh was reportedly denied entry to a polling center despite holding a valid card.
General Secretary candidate Khairul Ahsan Marzan accused election officials of bias, alleging that while five agents from the Chhatra Dal panel were admitted early at the ULAB center, none from Islami Chhatra Andolon were allowed in.
Marzan warned that attempts to taint the DUCSU election would not be tolerated, adding: “If transparency is not ensured, students will give a united response.”

Abidul Islam Khan, a DUCSU vice president candidate, faced accusations of violating election rules after being spotted at the Jagannath Hall polling center just before 9 a.m.
Khan, however, dismissed the claims, stating: “I entered the polling station with the returning officer’s permission. I want this election to be celebrated, not marred by complaints.”
He urged students not to sit at home but to come forward and exercise their voting rights: “Today marks a historic democratic moment on Dhaka University’s soil.”

The Tetulia BNP unit has strongly protested allegations of extortion made by Sarjis Alam during a views-exchange meeting in Panchagarh.
Party leaders accused Sarjis of spreading “false and fabricated statements” against the unit president and general secretary. His remarks claimed that Tk 1,000 was collected per stone-laden truck in Bhajanpur, amounting to daily extortion in the lakhs, with laborers’ wages partly siphoned off.
BNP leaders rejected the allegations, saying licensed leaseholders legally collect fees of Tk 300–500 per truck, and their leaders are not involved in any such dealings. Local business leaders and the Banglabandha Land Port C&F Association also condemned Sarjis’s remarks, saying BNP leaders were engaged in development work, not extortion.

Vice President candidate of the United Student Alliance, Sadiq Kayem, has cast his ballot in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall council elections. Speaking to reporters, Kayem expressed optimism: “Students have accepted us. God willing, we will win.”
He accused the Chhatra Dal of violating the election code of conduct and urged students to place their trust in Shibir. On whether he would accept the results, Kayem said it would depend on the overall situation and how events unfold.

Independent vice-presidential candidate Shamim Hossain cast his vote in the DUCSU election and spoke to the press about attempts to undermine the process.
"There have been efforts to reduce my votes through cyber attacks and propaganda. But Dhaka University students are wise—I trust they will make the right decision," he said.
Shamim added that the voting atmosphere has so far remained peaceful, with no signs of disruption. Voting continues until 4 p.m., with heavy security blanketing the campus.

Facing mounting protests, the Nepalese government has lifted its ban on social media.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Parbati Subba Gurung, said the cabinet reached consensus to restore access after widespread youth-led protests branded the “Gen-Z Revolution.”
The government had banned social media on September 4 in a controversial move that sparked massive demonstrations. Violent clashes have since killed at least 19 people and injured over 400. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned earlier on “moral grounds.”

Following escalating protests in Nepal that have left 19 people dead, Indian authorities have declared high alert along the India-Nepal border.
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that instability does not spill over into Indian territory. Officials clarified that the measures are precautionary and the situation remains under control for now.
Protests erupted after Nepal imposed a ban on social media, which fueled anger over corruption and government failures. Amid the violence, Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, and Prime Minister Oli convened an emergency cabinet meeting.

Sarjis Alam urged students to vote with conscience, reminding them of the stakes involved in the DUCSU elections.
"Today you are not electing an academician but a leader—the future leadership of Bangladesh," he wrote.
Sarjis emphasized that true leadership is about courage, accountability, and the ability to confront power without compromise.
"There’s a vast difference between making promises and turning them into reality. The justice you uphold today with your DUCSU vote is the justice you can expect from tomorrow’s Bangladesh. Let DUCSU win," he declared.

Meghmallar Basu, candidate for General Secretary of the Resistance Council, issued a strong statement against alleged manipulation in the election process.
"If you think I am unworthy, don’t vote for me. But if you deny me your vote based on artificial calculations engineered by state agencies—that’s betrayal," he wrote.
He further alleged that those positioned as “alternatives” to stop Shibir have long-standing ties with the Islamist group.
"Win or lose, I will fight for marginalized people. Whether you empower me in that fight is your choice. If you believe in me, I will return victorious," he added.

A seven-member committee has been formed to streamline prosecution of cases filed over the July Uprising—excluding those under trial in the International Crimes Tribunal.
The uprising saw killings and other serious crimes during crackdowns on demonstrators. Recent months have seen charge sheets submitted in several cases.
The new committee will be chaired by the Law Secretary and include representatives from the Home Ministry, Bangladesh Police, a martyr family member and lawyer nominated by the July Martyrs Memorial Foundation, a human rights activist nominated by the Law Ministry, and the Deputy Solicitor of the Law and Justice Division.
The committee will identify existing challenges in prosecution, recommend solutions to the government, ensure security for victims and witnesses, and keep affected families and the public informed of progress.

Balloting for the DUCSU and hall union elections began Tuesday at 8 a.m. Voting will continue until 4 p.m., with all students in line by the deadline allowed to cast their ballots.
The election is being conducted across 810 booths in eight centers on campus. Ballot boxes reached the centers around 7 a.m. and were opened before polling agents and journalists. Heavy security measures are in place, including checkpoints at entry points, deployment of law enforcement agencies, and the presence of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel.
Students reported high turnout early in the day, with many eager to vote in the morning.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met six Bangladeshi students who recently won medals at international math and biology Olympiads.

The students—Ariz Anas, Ha-Mim Rahman, Farabid Bin Faisal, Jitendra Barua, Jowad Hamim Chowdhury, and Tahsin Khan—shared their experiences and challenges with him.

“You have come this far through your own dedication. Your passion inspires us,” Yunus told them.

Education Adviser C. R. Abrar praised the achievements: “Competing against 111 countries, one of our students won gold in the Math Olympiad. Others secured bronze in various subjects. These competitions connect students to global networks and open doors to scholarships in top universities.”

Sadiq Kayem, vice-presidential candidate from the Jamaat-e-Islami backed panel, temporarily deactivated his Facebook account after a day-long cyber attack.
Upon reactivating it at night, he declared:
"Tomorrow’s DUCSU election is the largest step toward building a fascism-free Bangladesh on the foundation of our martyrs’ blood. I call upon all students—come to the polling centers and cast your valuable votes for the most deserving candidate. Together, we will build the campus of our dreams."