The Election Commission has formed a taskforce to resolve complaints regarding violations of the code of conduct in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election. The taskforce will be led by Professor Dr. Golam Rabbani as convener. Members include Professor Dr. Shahidul Islam (Banking and Insurance), Associate Professor Sharmin Kabir (Institute of Education and Research), Associate Professor Syed Tanvir Rahman (Psychology), Assistant Proctor Dr. Muhammad Rafiqul Islam, Jahangir Alam, and Rezaul Karim Sohag.

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has filed a chargesheet against 14 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina and Obaidul Quader, in connection with the killing of Abdul Latif during the July uprising in Narayanganj. Others accused in the case include Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Shamim Osman, Yasin Mia, Azmeri Osman, Md. Mojibur Rahman, Ayon Osman, Matiur Rahman Mati, Ashraf, Yasin Arafat Russell, Abu Bakar Siddiq, Shahjalal Badol, and Omar Faruk. The case was filed by Latif’s father on September 9 last year. Inspector Md. Kaiyum Khan confirmed that the chargesheet will be presented in a magistrate court on Wednesday, with the next hearing scheduled for September 24. Among the accused, two are already in custody.

Engineering students have declared a "Long March to Dhaka" program on Wednesday to press home their three-point demands. The march will culminate in Shahbagh, Dhaka. The students stated that the government has ignored their ultimatum, forcing them to escalate their movement. They have urged engineering students from across the country to join the march. Protesters allege that despite holding BSc engineering degrees, they face discrimination in the job sector due to quotas in the 9th and 10th grade positions, leaving them at a disadvantage. They also oppose the use of the title "engineer" by those without a BSc degree. Earlier on Tuesday, BUET students blockaded Shahbagh after a former student was allegedly harassed at the workplace. Students from Dhaka University and other institutions later joined them. For several days, engineering students nationwide have been staging demonstrations over their three-point charter of demands.

BNP leader Aminul Haque has accused several Islamist and newly formed political parties of plotting against free elections. “They know that if fair elections are held, they will have no acceptance, not even a single seat,” he said. Haque alleged that these groups are being influenced by foreign powers to push for a proportional representation system, which he rejected as unsuitable for national polls. He stressed that February’s elections must ensure people’s right to vote, after 15 years of being denied that opportunity. “This election will be like Eid for the people,” Aminul said. “We have fought 17 years for democracy, and we cannot repeat the mistakes of autocracy. The people will not forgive us if we fail.”

The government has announced that all buses in Dhaka will now run under a single, unified management system. Companies must operate only on designated routes and stops, according to the Press Wing. Currently, Dhaka’s chaotic and unregulated bus services cause daily suffering—traffic jams, accidents, fare scams, and overcrowding. Passengers, especially women, children, and the elderly, face immense hardship. Authorities estimate traffic mismanagement causes losses of Tk 37,000 crore annually and wastes 3.2 million work hours every day. Officials say the new system will bring order to bus routes, reduce fare manipulation, and help ease chronic congestion in the capital.

NCP has suspended a planned human chain protest in Sylhet against corruption allegations made by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) regarding the “white stone” scandal. The event, initially scheduled for Wednesday at Sylhet’s central Shaheed Minar, was called off following central directives, said party leader Md. Salim Ahmed Khan. Earlier, local coordinators had announced the program, branding the ACC’s report as false and politically motivated. The ACC report had named senior Sylhet NCP leaders as being involved in stone looting.

Following criticism of his father-in-law’s appointment as an additional judge, NCP leader Sargis Alam has defended the decision, citing his long legal career and professional credentials. “He ranked first in Dhaka University’s Law admission exam in 1991, earned both LLB and LLM, joined the bar in 1998, and has practiced in the Supreme Court since 2006,” Alam stated. He noted that his father-in-law was already serving as Deputy Attorney General before their family connection. Alam described the judge’s selection by the newly formed Supreme Judicial Appointment Council as merit-based and criticized attempts to undermine it as “narrow-minded.”

A Dhaka court has ordered BNP leader Mamun Hasan to prison in connection with four separate cases. After surrendering in court on Tuesday and seeking bail, his petitions were rejected by four different benches. His lawyer, Syed Nazrul Islam, said they will appeal to the High Court soon. He argued that Mamun is a grassroots leader who has been targeted with 286 politically motivated cases. The defense claimed that the former Awami League government under Sheikh Hasina used false cases to eliminate opposition leaders.

BNP leader Selima Rahman strongly criticized the ruling party, accusing it of exploiting the nation under the guise of liberation values. Referring to the August 5 uprising, she said, “Students, workers, men, women, and even children took to the streets that day. Many were killed—your authoritarian regime was responsible.” She warned the ruling camp against conspiracies and reminded them that people are now more vigilant. Selima also hailed Ziaur Rahman for declaring independence and Khaleda Zia for freeing the country from autocracy, accusing the government of fabricating cases to keep Khaleda imprisoned for years.

NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has rejected claims that his party is avoiding elections. “We have no issue with election dates—it could even be held tomorrow. Our focus is on reforms and a clear roadmap for justice,” he stated. Hasnat called for political unity to implement reforms by February, warning against the use of state forces to suppress opposition as in the past. “We are not against state institutions; we want their reform. But enforced disappearances must end, and the Commission must be allowed to work independently,” he stressed.

On the third day of hearings on constituency boundary revisions, participants from Manikganj, Munshiganj, Nawabganj, and Dohar demanded restoration of constituencies that were cut in 2008. Residents of Savar and Ashulia urged the creation of separate constituencies, while BNP leaders in Gazipur welcomed the addition of one more seat. Tuesday’s hearing reviewed 309 petitions across six districts—Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Munshiganj, Manikganj, and Narsingdi. Of these, 259 opposed the draft boundaries and 50 supported them.

The Bangladesh Consulate in New York has lodged an official complaint with the U.S. State Department against 20 leaders of the Awami League’s U.S. chapter. Similar complaints have also been filed with the New York City Mayor’s Office against both Awami League and Chhatra League activists. The complaints allege violations of international law concerning “diplomatic immunity,” following reported attacks on the consulate. Citing the Vienna Convention, Bangladesh has urged a full investigation and justice. Both the State Department and the Mayor’s Office have contacted the consulate after receiving the complaints.

NCP Convener Nahid Islam has emphasized that the party wants both the Constitutional Assembly and legislature elections to be held under the legal framework of the July Charter. “The sooner this charter gets its legal basis, the sooner elections can be held,” he said before leaving for a five-day trip to China at the invitation of the Communist Party of China. Nahid explained that the delegation of eight NCP leaders aims to strengthen party-to-party ties, exchange political visions, and enhance government-to-people friendship between Bangladesh and China. He also expressed hope to meet with members of the Bangladeshi diaspora during the visit.

Sylhet Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sarwar Alam announced that authorities have so far seized nearly 2.6 million cubic feet of stone in ongoing drives against illegal stone looting. He confirmed that from Wednesday, a strict operation will begin to recover the remaining looted stones. On Tuesday, after the district’s three-day ultimatum for traders to return looted stones expired, DC Sarwar Alam, accompanied by the Superintendent of Police, visited the Sadapathor area. He reported that out of the seized amount, traders themselves returned around 600,000 cubic feet of stone, while authorities confiscated an additional 1.9 million cubic feet during raids. Among the recovered stones, 1.2 million cubic feet have already been reinstated in the Sadapathor area.

An eight-member delegation of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is set to leave Dhaka tonight (Tuesday) for a four-day official visit to China. The delegation, led by NCP Convener Nahid Islam, is scheduled to return on August 30. Other members of the team include Akhtar Hossain, Sarjis Alam, Nasiruddin Patwari, Samanta Sharmin, Nahida Sarwar Niva, Mahbub Alam, and Tahsin Riaz. Speaking ahead of departure, Nahid Islam said the delegation would also try to meet with members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in China during the trip. This visit follows similar tours by delegations from BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, both of which recently traveled to China for political engagements.