Sarzis Alam, a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has strongly criticized Dhaka University Chhatra Dal President Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahas for his behavior toward the university’s Vice-Chancellor.

In a Facebook post, Sarzis wrote:

“The way Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahas treated the honorable Vice-Chancellor today was outright insolent. Someone who doesn’t even know how to speak respectfully to a teacher doesn’t deserve to be called a student, let alone a student leader.”

He further condemned recent gatherings of Jamaat-Shibir activists around the university as “provocative,” accusing BNP and Chhatra Dal of following suit.

“But for a student leader to scold a teacher in front of the media, bang on the table, and speak in a derogatory tone is a disgrace for all of us. Shame on him,” Sarzis concluded.

Veteran politician Fazlu Rahman has alleged a massive conspiracy to cancel his election candidacy, claiming it is orchestrated by “collaborators across Bangladesh.”

“Whenever I speak the truth, they go against me. This group will even spend Tk 500 crore to revoke my nomination,” Rahman said.

Recalling his decades-long political journey, Rahman described himself as “a son of Itna-Mithamain-Austagram” and a freedom fighter who has been engaged in activism for 17 years.

He said he was stunned after suddenly receiving a letter suspending him for three months on charges of making anti-religious remarks and offensive comments against political parties.

Rahman also recalled his independent candidacy in 1996, which ended in defeat, and later joining the BNP on the advice of Zafrullah Chowdhury. Since then, he claimed, certain Islamist groups have continuously run smear campaigns against him.

“This is my last election. Please keep me in your prayers,” he appealed.

Tensions gripped the Bangladesh national football team in Kathmandu after protesters set fire to a nearby building and stormed into their hotel in search of political leaders.

Footballer Sumon Reza recounted the ordeal:

“The protesters eventually calmed down when hotel authorities explained that only footballers were staying here, not politicians. They even saw us in the lobby and realized it themselves. That eased our fears.”

Captain Jamal Bhuiyan was also heard in a video saying, “It doesn’t feel safe here. Should we move elsewhere?”

Clarifying the situation, Reza added that the unrest was linked to a nearby residence of a ruling party leader, which was set ablaze. Another hotel, Hilton, was also attacked during the violence.

Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, along with his wife, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, were injured after their residence was attacked and set ablaze by Gen Z protesters.

The couple was reportedly beaten before being handed over to police.

Earlier, a viral video showed Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat fleeing from protesters in Kathmandu before being tripped and struck by a demonstrator. He crashed into a wall but quickly got back up and continued running.

DUSU Vice President candidate Sadiq Kayem has alleged serious irregularities in polling centers and warned that attempts to destabilize the campus would be met with consequences harsher than those faced by Sheikh Hasina.

“At ULAB Center, polling agents and observers were barred for over two and a half hours,” Sadiq said. “Reports of manipulation have also surfaced at Ekushey Hall and TSC centers. Those trying to derail the election must be arrested immediately. A free and fair DUSU election is the dream of our martyrs.”

He criticized the DU JCD president’s behavior toward the Vice Chancellor, calling it disrespectful. GS candidate Forhad also condemned the politicization of the election, saying, “DUSU is for students, not a rehearsal ground for national political parties.”

Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has resigned following days of intense anti-government protests and is reportedly preparing to leave the country under the pretext of medical treatment.

According to Firstpost, Oli’s destination is likely Dubai, with India Today reporting that he requested military assistance to exit the country safely. He also held a final phone call with Army Chief Gen. Ashok Raj before stepping down. Sources confirm that Himalaya Airlines has been readied for his departure.

Meanwhile, protesters set fire to homes of top leaders, including Oli’s own residence, former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba’s house, President Ram Chandra Paudel’s residence, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak’s home, and Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s residence. Demonstrators also torched parts of Nepal’s parliament building and stormed the historic Singha Durbar complex.

The Israeli military has confirmed that, with intelligence support from Shin Bet, its air force carried out an assassination attempt targeting top Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital.

According to Israel, the leaders in question have overseen Hamas operations for years. The military stated that such actions will continue as part of its pledge to “defeat Hamas.”

This strike comes days after IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi warned that Hamas leaders abroad would be targeted. Just hours later, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Israel’s acceptance of a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal.

Qatar condemned the attack as “a cowardly act.” The White House has yet to issue a statement.

Central leaders of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) met Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan at the Senate Bhaban to lodge complaints over alleged irregularities in the DUSU election.

The meeting quickly turned tense as JCD leaders raised their voices, slammed the table, and even scolded the DU JCD president while addressing the VC.

Their allegations included:

The university administration being influenced by Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Shibir.

Jamaat-Shibir activists gathering outside DU gates during polling.

Widespread rigging in the election process.

Responding to the claims, the VC said, “We were informed of gatherings, but these only began after 4 p.m. Adequate security forces are deployed across eight points of the campus. Personally, I have never been affiliated with any political party, nor is the administration influenced by Jamaat—or any other political organization.”

Economic Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has confirmed that the government will purchase 300 vehicles for on-ground election operations. However, a previously proposed plan to buy vehicles for ministers has been rejected by the Finance Ministry.

Salehuddin also highlighted ongoing banking reforms, stating, “When banks merge, customers will face no inconvenience, and no funds will be lost.” The government formed an eight-member working committee on Monday to oversee the integration of five Shariah-compliant banks, potentially named “United Islami Bank,” following a policy decision by Bangladesh Bank.

On international labor and education initiatives, he added that 100,000 workers are set to be sent to Japan, emphasizing the need for language skills, technical proficiency, and opportunities for PhD graduates to secure employment there.

Nepal is witnessing widespread unrest as Gen-Z-led anti-government protests escalate. The demonstrations turned deadly, claiming 19 lives and prompting the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) announced that the national team was scheduled to depart for Tribhuvan International Airport from their hotel at 3 PM today for the second Nepal-Bangladesh friendly match. However, with protests intensifying, airport authorities canceled all flights, leaving the return of Jamal Bhuiyan’s squad uncertain.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu has advised all Bangladeshi citizens in Nepal to remain indoors, either at home or in hotels, following Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli’s resignation amid ongoing “Janjati” protests.
The embassy also urged Bangladeshi travelers to postpone trips to Nepal for now due to security concerns. For emergencies, citizens have been asked to contact the embassy at +977 9803872759 or +977 9851128381.

DUSU General Secretary candidate S.M. Forhad has alleged that a BNP-leaning staff member was caught stuffing ballot boxes in favor of the full Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) panel at Amar Ekushey Hall.

“We saw the staff openly casting votes for the entire JCD panel and dropping them in the ballot box,” Forhad said. “After we obtained video footage and other evidence, he was relieved from duty.”

Forhad further accused rivals of fabricating cross-mark allegations to cover up this major incident. “If ballots had truly been marked against us, they should have been shown instantly. Instead, he stalled for a minute and checked other ballots—none bore such marks. No earlier voter raised any complaints either. This proves internal involvement—whether from a teacher, student, or official. Whoever it is must be expelled.”

He added, “DUSU is not meant to serve political parties. It is the right of DU students to vote for whomever they choose.”

Vice President candidate Abidul Islam Khan has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the ongoing student elections. Abid, who initially intended to celebrate the election peacefully, revealed that a complaint had reached him regarding Rokeya Hall.

“I entered the hall with the returning officer’s permission and confirmed the incident,” Abid said. “A student reported that the ballot they received already had crosses marked beside the names of candidates Sadik and Farhad. In the context of the new Bangladesh, this is a clear ominous sign.”

Abid called for a swift investigation and urged authorities to ensure that non-resident students can exercise their right to vote freely, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic expression within the campus.

Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has urged entrepreneurs to focus on functionality and aesthetics to expand jute products in both domestic and global markets. “You cannot go far by only producing flowers and fruits out of jute—functional items must be developed,” he said.
The government has already initiated the distribution of 30 million jute bags, with plans to scale up to 100 million, offering 30–40% subsidies to support marketing. He stressed that entrepreneurs must consider three factors when developing products: utility, design, and market access potential.

The DUCSU elections concluded without major disruptions, with more than 80% of eligible students casting their votes, according to returning officers. The Election Commission expects results to be announced by midnight.
Authorities said any allegations will be verified through CCTV footage, warning against false claims. Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed expressed satisfaction with the transparency of the process, noting that isolated irregularities, such as an extra ballot being issued to a voter, had been swiftly addressed.