In Kushtia, the house of Mahbub Ul Alam Hanif, former MP and Joint General Secretary of Awami League, was bulldozed at 10 PM on Wednesday.

In protest of fascist Hasina’s participation in the virtual congress of the banned Chhatra League, students have resumed vandalism and arson at Dhanmondi 32. The ‘Long March to Dhanmondi 32’ program began at 9 PM, drawing more people, and the entire structure is being torn down. A previous arson attack occurred on August 5. The students declared they do not want any fascist remnants in Bangladesh. Another slogan rang out: “Delhi or Dhaka, Dhaka Dhaka!”

Armed criminals have abducted five farmers from the foothills of Teknaf. The kidnapped individuals are Hasan Ali, Tayef Ullah, Md. Yusuf, Md. Ferdous, and Kofil Uddin. They have yet to be rescued. The police stated that although an operation was launched, immediate rescue was not possible as they were taken deep into the jungle.

Hundreds of enraged students stormed Sheikh Mujib’s residence at Dhanmondi-32, gathering there at 8 PM and engaging in mass vandalism. In response to Awami League’s announcement that Sheikh Hasina would join a virtual session with the banned Chhatra League, the students declared a “Long March to Dhanmondi-32” in the evening and proceeded with their protest.

Tarique Rahman has warned against delaying and prolonging interim government reforms as part of a conspiracy. Speaking virtually at an event that provided financial aid to the families of 45 martyrs killed in the July-August revolution in Feni, Noakhali, and Lakshmipur, as well as housing for a Jubo Dal leader shot by RAB, he stated that the authoritarian Sheikh Hasina has orchestrated countless abductions, killings, and destruction. He stressed that justice must be served at all costs and that the struggle of the past 17 years must continue. He further noted that BNP, being a party that cares for the people, had already proposed a 31-point agenda two and a half years ago.

Facing heavy losses, North Korea withdrew its troops from Russia’s Kursk battlefield in January, according to South Korean claims. Reports suggest that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers were deployed, with over 300 killed and 2,700 either injured or captured. Earlier, Ukrainian military experts claimed that North Korean troops had fled the battlefield due to severe casualties.

Police have arrested six people, including the Upazila Volunteer League secretary, in Thakurgaon for distributing Awami League leaflets. Reports suggest that when locals questioned the police about the reason for the arrests, they were beaten by law enforcement. Several individuals, including a Jatiya Party leader, were injured. The OC claimed that the arrested individuals had attempted robbery, and the police had to intervene to prevent it.

Police have arrested Nazrul Shikdar and Anup Bagchi in connection with the theft of three skeletons, including that of a local council member, from a cemetery in Kotalipara, Gopalganj. Six graves had been dug up, and villagers discovered that three were missing their skeletons. Describing the incident as tragic and unprecedented, the cemetery authorities confirmed that a case had been filed with the police.

Police have arrested dismissed lecturer Tabassum Tamanna following a case filed by a leader of the anti-discrimination student movement. Previously, Tamanna staged a hunger strike in front of the Burimari police station, demanding the removal of the principal and the Upazila Executive Officer. During the protest, she allegedly assaulted the Officer-in-Charge (OC) and attacked a police vehicle. In response, students surrounded the police station demanding her arrest.

Jaima Rahman has arrived in Washington, D.C., from London to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in the United States. She is the granddaughter of the martyred President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, as well as the daughter of BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman, whom she will be representing at the event. Other invitees include Mirza Fakhrul Islam and Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. The event will feature speeches from Donald Trump and the presence of U.S. senators and congress members.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has likened former U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policy to Adolf Hitler’s nationalist slogan, "Germany Above All." In an op-ed, Lavrov argued that such a stance undermines the post-war global order built on the UN Charter and sovereign equality. He expressed hope that the U.S. would shift away from dominance and cooperate as an equal global power, emphasizing Russia’s willingness to work together.

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of BNP, has called for Sheikh Hasina’s swift trial for the killings of 2,000 people during the July-August movement and the persecution of thousands of party leaders and activists over the past 16 years. Speaking at a rally in Feni, he criticized the autocratic regime and urged unity for a people’s government through elections. The rally also provided financial aid to families of martyrs from the 2024 student-citizen movement across Feni, Noakhali, and Lakshmipur.

On the eve of receiving the report from the Commission on Judicial and Public Administration Reforms, the Chief Advisor stated that future generations will judge what actions were taken or not taken. Expressing gratitude to the commission members, he further mentioned that these reports would be published after reaching a consensus with political parties and stakeholders. Implementation will also be based on this consensus. He emphasized that all citizens of Bangladesh, regardless of wealth or status, are intricately connected to these reports and assured that everyone’s civil rights would be protected. Additionally, he highlighted the necessity and importance of publishing the report in English.

Hasnat Abdullah referred to Sheikh Hasina as a butcher, stating, “Hasina and Chhatra League are now a ‘death chapter.’ On August 5, we closed this chapter. In post-uprising Bangladesh, despite differences in opinion and politics among anti-fascist parties, discussions will take place at the same table. But one thing is clear—there will be no rehabilitation of Hasina and fascism.” He also criticized the media for not referring to Hasina as a fascist and a murderer, accusing them of maintaining Hasina’s fascist media structure. Additionally, he warned that any media outlet broadcasting Hasina’s speeches would be identified as her collaborator.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has detained a Bangladeshi cattle trader at the Naogaon border. On Tuesday night, a group of 8-10 cattle traders crossed the Adatla border into India to bring back cattle. While returning, the BSF patrol chased them, and while the others managed to escape, Sirajul Islam was captured. Lieutenant Colonel Sadikur Rahman, commander of the 16 BGB Battalion, stated that efforts are underway to bring back the detained youth.