Gonodhikar Parishad President Nurul Haq Nur is now out of danger and showing rapid improvement, according to Dhaka Medical College Hospital director Brig. Gen. Md Asaduzzaman.

He said Nur’s treatment could be fully managed in Bangladesh, though his family may decide on overseas care for follow-up. He also urged Nur’s supporters not to overcrowd the hospital cabin.

Nur was among at least 50 people injured in clashes on August 29 between Gonodhikar Parishad activists and Jatiya Party supporters, followed by a joint security force crackdown.

BNP has launched a new business initiative to support seven families of enforced disappearance victims, inaugurating an online shop and showroom named Fashion Park in Dhaka’s Bangshal area.

The project, opened on the anniversary of Tarique Rahman’s release from prison, aims to help the families achieve financial independence.

BNP leaders Hummam Quader Chowdhury and Ishaq Sarkar inaugurated the venture. “These disappeared activists were the real heroes of Bangladesh. Justice will come for them, Inshallah,” Hummam said.

Ishaq Sarkar added that the initiative followed Tarique Rahman’s directive to provide livelihood opportunities to the families. He vowed that a BNP government would bring those responsible for disappearances—including Sheikh Hasina—to justice.

Chandina Upazila Jubo Dal convener, Abul Khayer, has been expelled from all party positions, including primary membership, after declaring that his group could print “separate ballot papers” featuring BNP’s electoral symbol if necessary.

A party circular stated that Khayer was removed for engaging in activities that violated party discipline, warning all BNP activists against maintaining organizational ties with him.

Khayer told reporters he had not yet received an official letter but would respect the party’s decision.

The same notice also announced the expulsion of Jahidul Islam Naser, joint convener of Comilla Metropolitan Jubo Dal.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has begun a public investigation into widespread looting of valuable white stones from mines, following allegations of official complicity.

ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain said enforcement operations had earlier uncovered police and political involvement. “Based on the report, the Commission decided to launch a full-fledged investigation to assign responsibility,” he explained.

Documents suggest at least 53 individuals—including police officers, political leaders, and government officials—were implicated in receiving commissions from illegal stone traders.

The ACC’s open probe aims to hold accountable those found directly complicit in the large-scale resource theft.

Bangladesh’s interim government has officially merged the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Public Security Division and Security Services Division through a new gazette notification.

The order, issued under the authority of Article 55(6) of the Constitution, amends the Rules of Business, 1996, replacing the two separate divisions with a unified Home Ministry structure.

The move consolidates administrative responsibilities under a single streamlined framework.

Police have filed charge sheets in nine cases linked to violent attacks on student demonstrators in Rajshahi during the recent mass uprising.

Two of the cases are murder trials in which former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Obaidul Quader, and Rajshahi Mayor A.H.M. Khairuzzaman Liton are among 244 accused individuals.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Gaziur Rahman confirmed that detectives investigated all nine cases before submitting the charge sheets to court.

The cases stem from the killing of two students, Sakib Anjum and Ali Raihan, who were shot dead on August 5 last year during protests in Rajshahi.

BNP senior leader Zainul Abedin Farooq said that those who “made mistakes” during the Liberation War are now unable to tolerate acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, often resorting to derogatory remarks against him.

He criticized certain youth politicians who campaign for votes using PR-style methods. “The people of Bengal do not understand PR. They understand direct democracy—‘my vote, my choice’,” he stressed.

Looking ahead, Farooq warned party activists that the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, scheduled for February, faces attempts at sabotage. He urged BNP members to remain united and ready to implement whatever decisions the party takes.

BNP’s student wing leader, Rakibul Islam, declared that Islami Chhatra Shibir would be confronted wherever they attempt to pursue clandestine politics—whether on campuses or on the streets.

Speaking at a protest, Rakib said, “For the last 15 and a half years, Shibir has survived through secret politics. If they are still too ashamed to operate openly, I challenge them to wear burqas and bangles while doing politics. Student politics belongs to the courageous and the conscientious—not the cowards.”

He alleged that despite their claim of fearing none but Allah, Shibir leaders had long feared Sheikh Hasina more than God. He accused them of colluding with Chhatra League in violent attacks on general students and BNP activists while remaining shielded by anonymity.

At the same event, activist Nasir Uddin recalled how a left-wing female activist faced public threats of gang rape from Shibir after filing a writ petition against their candidate in the DUCSU election. He condemned the ongoing cyberbullying and physical assaults on female political activists and accused Dhaka University authorities of sheltering Shibir’s underground politics.

Activists of Gono Odhikar Parishad staged a protest rally at Paltan intersection, blocking roads and setting fires to press for three demands—including justice for the attack on their leader Nurul Haque Nur and a ban on the Jatiya Party.

The protest began around 5:45 pm Wednesday, creating a complete traffic standstill at the busy intersection. Paltan Police OC Mahmudul Haque confirmed that all connecting roads were obstructed during the demonstration.

The unrest follows a violent clash on August 30, when Gono Odhikar Parishad activists were allegedly attacked by Jatiya Party members and joint forces near Kakrail during a political procession.

Security sources have reported that at least 300 Rohingyas are waiting in Myanmar’s Feranfru village, on the east bank of the Naf River, to cross into Bangladesh.

On Tuesday, around 200 gathered in the same location, while 41 more arrived from Buthidaung in two groups. They reportedly plan to attempt entry on Wednesday night through two possible routes—either via Roaingadhong towards Jaliar Dwip’s north point, or through Shahparir Dwip’s southern route.

Local and Rohingya brokers are said to be assisting the infiltration. Meanwhile, the Arakan Army is not blocking the crossings but instead charging 20,000 kyat per person as a “tax” to allow passage into Bangladesh.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has urged policymakers to expand their vision beyond deep-sea port development and focus on building a sustainable Blue Economy.

At a meeting with BIDA, Yunus said:
“This will not just be a facilitating zone. A new city will rise there, connected to the world through the sea—our highway to the globe.”

BIDA Chairman presented a detailed plan for the Maheshkhali-Matarbari project, which will be executed in three phases. Once completed, it is expected to create 2.5 million jobs and contribute $150 billion to GDP.

Yunus also emphasized the need for international expertise, academic research, and conferences on ocean economy, while highlighting environmental protection as a core priority.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called for a strict international legal framework to prevent the laundering of stolen wealth abroad.

In a meeting with Transparency International chief François Valérian, Yunus criticized global financial institutions for their “double standards,” accusing them of knowingly accepting illicit deposits.

He revealed that during years of autocratic rule, at least $16 billion was smuggled out of Bangladesh annually. Despite knowing the sources, banks often treated these as legitimate transfers, he said.

François praised the government’s efforts but stressed the need for stronger international cooperation. Yunus urged TI to play a more proactive role, including establishing an international forum on illicit finance.

UGC Chairman Professor Dr. SMA Faiz has stressed that universities should not only impart knowledge but also create it through the joint efforts of teachers and students.

Speaking at the freshers’ reception at Maulana Bhashani Science and Technology University, he said:
“Education is not just about personal achievement. Students must ask what their learning contributes to society and the nation.”

At the event, teacher Tanjimuddin reminded students to uphold the ideals of Maulana Bhashani and avoid wasting time in non-academic activities from the very first year, warning that otherwise they risk being “swallowed by quicksand.”

Former minister Abdul Latif Siddique has filed a bail petition in connection with an anti-terrorism case lodged at Shahbagh Police Station.

Six others accused in the same case—Golam Mostafa, Zakir Hossain, Tousif-ul Bari Khan, Amir Hossain, Shafiqul Islam, and Abdullahil Kaiyum—have also applied for bail through lawyer Kayes Ahmed.

Latif Siddique, who was presented in court last Friday, had previously refused to sign legal papers, citing a lack of trust in the judiciary. However, from prison he authorized his lawyers to proceed with the bail application.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has accused political groups of exploiting the Liberation War for personal gain, stating: “One group sold out the Liberation War for benefits, another seeks to profit by claiming credit. But the real credit belongs to the people.”

He emphasized that BNP does not seek recognition for the ongoing movement, warning that disputes over credit could endanger the nation’s future. Drawing parallels with post-revolution countries, Khasru noted that delaying elections in favor of power struggles has often led to civil war.

He urged all political parties to acknowledge people’s role in change, stressing that any failure to adapt will jeopardize their future relevance.