Bangladesh Prisons will soon be rebranded as Correction Service Bangladesh, with greater emphasis on rehabilitation and correction, according to Inspector General of Prisons Brigadier General Syed Md. Motaher Hossain. Speaking after finalizing the draft of the Correction Service Act 2025, he said the government has already approved new staff recruitment to address acute manpower shortages, with an additional demand for 1,500 posts submitted. Plans are also underway to establish a central prison hospital in Narayanganj. The IG added that inmates occasionally call him directly, highlighting the need for improved communication and oversight.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has completed its hearing on multiple review petitions challenging the verdict that abolished the caretaker government system in Bangladesh. Petitions were filed by BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, SHUJAN, and several other groups. The next hearing is scheduled for tomorrow before a bench led by the Chief Justice. The caretaker system was scrapped in May 2011 when a majority verdict from the Appellate Division, led by then–Chief Justice A.B.M. Khairul Haque, declared the 13th constitutional amendment null and void.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expelled Iran’s ambassador from Canberra, accusing Tehran of directing anti-Jewish attacks in Australia. Albanese said the alleged operations sought to undermine social harmony and sow division within the country. “The government is responding with firm and decisive action,” he declared. Canberra has also suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran and relocated its diplomats to a third country. Furthermore, legislation will soon be introduced to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The allegations follow two major incidents: the October 2023 attack on Louis Continental Kitchen in Sydney and the December assault on Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue. For the first time since World War II, Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 200% or higher on Chinese goods unless Beijing increases its supply of magnets to the United States. According to Al Jazeera, China remains highly sensitive about rare earth elements. In April, Beijing restricted exports of several rare minerals and magnets in retaliation to Washington’s tariff hikes. Currently, China controls about 90% of the global magnet market. Meanwhile, Intel Corporation has announced that it will acquire a 10% stake in the U.S.-based semiconductor giant, which heavily relies on rare minerals. Interestingly, despite restrictions, China’s rare earth exports have reportedly increased in recent months.

The Nationalist Citizen’s Party (NCP) has strongly condemned an alleged attack on its adviser Mahfuz Alam at the Bangladesh Consulate in New York, reportedly carried out by Awami League activists. In a statement, the party accused the Awami League of once again exposing its “fascist, terrorist, and mafia character.” The NCP linked the incident to what it described as a broader pattern of violence, including attempts to normalize the Pilkhana massacre, the Shapla crackdown, and the July killings. The party further criticized the Bangladesh government for its silence, noting that no official protest or diplomatic action has been taken nearly 24 hours after the incident. The NCP urged the interim government to take a clear stance and called on the US government to designate the Awami League as a “terrorist organization” in light of its violent activities abroad.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, accusing her of providing false information on mortgage loan documents. Trump claimed that Cook falsely declared two separate properties—one in Michigan and another in Georgia—as her primary residence within weeks of each other. “It is hard to believe you were unaware when signing the second document,” Trump wrote. The unprecedented move marks the first time in the Federal Reserve’s 111-year history that a board member has been dismissed in such a manner. Trump has recently intensified pressure on the Fed, particularly Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing the central bank of reluctance to lower interest rates.

The 56th Border Conference between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) began Tuesday at the BGB headquarters in Dhaka. The 21-member Bangladesh delegation, led by BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, sat across from an 11-member Indian delegation led by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary. Key issues on the agenda include curbing border killings, illegal infiltration, smuggling of drugs and weapons, prevention of unauthorized construction within 150 yards of the international border, and safeguarding riverbanks and water-sharing rights. The conference will also address tension created by anti-Bangladesh narratives in sections of the Indian media and explore steps to ease bilateral strains.

Israeli occupying forces have killed at least 86 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, with 492 others injured in the latest round of attacks. According to Gaza’s health ministry, 58 people were killed by artillery shelling, while 28 others were shot dead indiscriminately while attempting to collect food. Officials warned that actual casualties are likely much higher, as many remain trapped under rubble with limited rescue resources. To date, Israeli assaults have killed more than 62,744 Palestinians and injured over 158,259 since the escalation began.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has urged immediate and practical measures to halt Israel’s ongoing military aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people. Speaking at the emergency session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Hossain called for a permanent ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza, and a credible, irreversible roadmap for a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders. He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s unwavering support for Palestine’s just struggle, stressing that the country will back any OIC or Muslim Ummah proposal in favor of Palestinian rights.

Following the recent armed assault on a police camp in Gazaria using looted weapons, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam has assured that joint security forces will take swift action. Speaking at the inauguration of the Shuvaddya canal excavation project in Keraniganj, Alam emphasized that the region faces serious threats from land grabbers and criminal groups. He called for united community resistance, warning that offenders will be dealt with an “iron hand.” Alam said local prisons will be used to detain these groups and vowed strict measures against both land encroachers and polluters. “Encroachers of canals will not be spared,” he declared.

Ahead of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JACSU) elections scheduled for September 11, two major student organizations have announced their panels. The Students’ Unity Forum, backed by BAGCHAS, nominated Arifuzzaman Ujjal for Vice President (VP), Abu Touhid Mohammad Siam for General Secretary (GS), Ziauddin Ayan for Assistant GS (Male), and Maliha Namlah for Assistant GS (Female). Meanwhile, the Integrated Students’ Alliance, supported by Islami Chhatra Shibir, nominated Arifullah Adib for VP, Majharul Islam for GS, Ferdous Al Hasan for Assistant GS (Male), and Ayesha Siddika Meghla for Assistant GS (Female). Other alliances—including one led by Abdur Rashid Jitu of the Mass Uprising Protection Movement and two leftist student groups—are also in discussions. However, BNP-backed student organizations have yet to finalize their panel amid reports of internal factionalism.

The government has appointed 25 new additional judges to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court. Among them are nine judicial officers, nine lawyers, and seven law officers. Notably, Advocate Md. Lutfar Rahman—father-in-law of NCP leader Sarjis Alam—has been appointed. Justice Rahman previously served as a Deputy Attorney General. The appointees will serve as additional judges for a maximum of two years, with appointments effective from the day they are sworn in.

An armed group of river pirates launched a gun and bomb attack on a temporary police camp in Gazaria, Munshiganj, late Monday night. Over a hundred rounds of gunfire and several crude bomb explosions were reported. Despite the heavy assault, the police successfully repelled the attackers, and no officers were injured. Officer-in-Charge Md. Anwar Alam Azad confirmed that several members of the gang fled and are believed to be hiding in nearby riverine areas. Authorities said the situation is now under control, although no arrests have yet been made. Locals allege that the notorious Nayan-Pias gang has long been involved in robbery and piracy along the Meghna River.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the Gaza war is nearing its conclusion, saying he believes the conflict will reach a “final end” within two to three weeks. “This war must end,” Trump said on Monday, citing rising deaths, starvation, and worsening humanitarian conditions. While his administration has repeatedly pledged to help end the conflict, Washington has simultaneously approved billions in arms sales to Israel and rejected international moves to recognize a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital killed at least 21 people, including six journalists, with reporters from Reuters and Al Jazeera among the victims.

The campaign for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DACSU) elections officially began on Tuesday and will continue until midnight on September 8. Voting is scheduled for September 9. According to the election commission’s guidelines, candidates must strictly adhere to the electoral code of conduct. Female candidates may campaign within their dormitories but only in designated spaces such as corridors outside rooms, guest rooms, canteens, dining halls, auditoriums, and food corners—excluding study rooms. Non-residential or external candidates must secure prior permission from dormitory authorities to campaign inside halls. Male candidates are restricted to campaigning in female dormitories only in auditoriums or guest rooms approved by the administration. Each candidate or panel will be allowed just one projection meeting in any hall. Only black-and-white posters and leaflets are permitted, and no symbols or images other than the candidate’s own may be used. Posting on trees, walls, or any standing structures has been completely banned.