Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has finalized a plan to induct her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul into the top leadership of the Awami League with defined responsibilities, BBC Bangla reports. Sheikh Rehana’s son Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby will also play a role. Analysts note the strategy mirrors the Indian National Congress model of placing Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in key positions. Saima Wazed, recently on indefinite leave from WHO, is expected to become more politically active. Party insiders say Awami League leaders support Hasina’s succession plan.

Abidul Islam, BNP-backed VP candidate for Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu), has alleged a cyberattack after his Facebook account was disabled twice within hours on Monday. Abid claimed political rivals resorted to online attacks after failing to challenge him politically. “We were campaigning through Facebook. Now I don’t know if my account will be restored before the election,” he said. Meanwhile, GS candidate Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim remarked, “Earlier, dissidents were abducted; now they are silenced through cyberattacks.”

Bangladesh requires at least $29 billion annually to effectively combat disasters, but even securing $1–2 billion from the IMF remains difficult, said economic adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed. Speaking at a seminar, he stressed the importance of local resilience, noting that communities often act before government aid arrives. He urged the media to play a stronger role in raising awareness about climate change. Experts at the discussion warned that climate change is not only causing economic losses but also severely impacting social sectors.

Students of Dhaka College have demanded immediate elections for their long-dormant student union, calling it “tragic” that they must protest even after a mass uprising. They have urged the administration to publish the constitution and election framework within 10 days, warning of tougher movements otherwise. Students alleged that the absence of a union has left them voiceless on pressing issues such as food and housing crises.

Passengers are facing major disruptions as most bus counters on the Dhaka–Rajshahi route remain closed. Workers from several transport companies, including Desh Travels, National Travels, and Hanif, have halted operations demanding higher wages and benefits. Only a handful of counters remain open, forcing many commuters to seek alternative transport. The movement began late Sunday when Desh Travels employees locked their counters in protest.

Amartya Roy, VP candidate from the “Unity for Harmony” panel in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) polls, has filed a petition with the High Court seeking reinstatement of his candidacy. His lawyer, Manzur Al Matin, clarified that contrary to media reports, the petition does not seek suspension of the election. Roy’s candidacy was suddenly canceled without prior notice, despite having cleared all scrutiny stages. His legal team expressed confidence that the court will rule in his favor.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has reiterated his party’s commitment to restoring democracy. “For the past 15 years, BNP has fought relentlessly for democratic rights. Our goal is to build Bangladesh into a truly democratic state,” he said. Fakhrul highlighted the party’s role in introducing multi-party democracy and stressed that under Tarique Rahman’s leadership, BNP aims to strengthen democratic institutions. He urged party leaders and activists to channel their long struggle into meaningful welfare for the nation.

A dawn-to-dusk hartal is underway in Bagerhat demanding the reinstatement of four parliamentary seats. Protesters locked the main gate of the district election office, halting activities. Transport across 16 major routes has been suspended, leaving commuters stranded and forcing many to pay inflated fares. Shops in the town remain closed, though a few rickshaws and easybikes are still on the roads. Security forces have been deployed around key government offices and the court premises.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has dismissed speculation about military involvement in upcoming central student union elections, particularly the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) polls. In a statement, ISPR said a vested quarter is deliberately spreading “false and baseless rumors” to destabilize the situation. The army expressed hope that the long-awaited elections will be conducted peacefully, serving as an example ahead of the national polls. It also extended best wishes to all candidates and voters.

Train services across northern Bangladesh have been disrupted after a coach of the Dhaka-bound Kurigram Express derailed early Monday near Akkelpur in Joypurhat.

Railway officials said the derailment occurred about two kilometers south of Akkelpur station, involving the train’s power car. Five other coaches were later moved to Joypurhat station.

Rescue teams from Parbatipur have been deployed to remove the derailed carriage. Until then, train operations on the route remain suspended, cutting off links between the north and the rest of the country.

The body of veteran politician and intellectual Badruddin Umar was taken to the Central Shaheed Minar on Monday morning for the public to pay their last respects. Umar, who passed away Sunday at the age of 94 after prolonged illness, was widely recognized beyond his political career—as a writer, researcher, and thinker. He played a pivotal role as a political analyst during Bangladesh’s historic transitions and was awarded the Independence Award in 2025, which he notably declined.

Voting for India’s Vice Presidential election is set for September 9. The ruling NDA has nominated former Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, while the opposition has fielded former Andhra Pradesh judge B. Sudarshan Reddy.

On the eve of the vote, Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM party declared support for Reddy. Owaisi said, “At the request of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, we are backing the opposition candidate to strengthen the fight against the Centre.”

Reddy already has backing from Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction), AAP, and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction). Though parliamentary arithmetic favors the NDA candidate, analysts say the opposition’s campaign is more about sending a political message than securing victory.

Dhaka University has come under fire after issuing accreditation cards for journalists covering the Daksu elections riddled with errors in names, designations, and institutions.

Examples include Sheikh Nasir Uddin of Daily Sun, whose name appeared as “Sheikh Nasir Uddir” and designation “Stff Correspondent” instead of “Staff Correspondent.” Similarly, Azharuzzaman of Ekhon TV was labeled as “Sir Reporter” instead of “Staff Reporter.”

The mistakes, signed off by the Chief Returning Officer, sparked outrage among journalists and drew widespread criticism on social media.

Chief Returning Officer Dr. Mohammad Jasim Uddin acknowledged the issue, explaining that over 1,200 applications were processed by lower-level staff, leading to errors. He assured corrections would be made upon request and promised measures to prevent future lapses.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the recent Alaska meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, calling it a fulfillment of Putin’s long-standing wish to meet the former U.S. president.

“Putin doesn’t want to meet me, but he is eager to meet the U.S. president and flaunt the pictures. Excluding Ukraine from the August 15 meeting was deeply disappointing,” Zelensky said.

He praised Washington’s move to impose tariffs on countries continuing trade with Russia, describing it as “the right step” to intensify pressure on Moscow. He also criticized certain European states for still purchasing Russian energy.

Zelensky reiterated he would not visit Russia during wartime but suggested Putin could come to Kyiv—while acknowledging such a scenario was virtually impossible, as Moscow does not recognize his legitimacy.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered what he called a “last warning” to Hamas, demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

“Israel has accepted my conditions. Now Hamas must do the same,” Trump said. “If Hamas refuses, they will face the consequences. This is my final warning.”

The statement comes after Trump previously issued a similar caution in March, following his meeting at the White House with eight hostages freed by Hamas.

Israeli military officials say at least 25 hostages have been killed in captivity and are pressing for the return of their bodies.