Sunday, 31 Aug, 2025

National

Yunus holds talks with NCP leaders

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon. The four-member NCP delegation, led by Chief Organiser (southern region) Hasnat Abdullah, arrived at Jamuna around 5:30pm.

HC Justice Md Akhtaruzzaman resigns

Justice Md Akhtaruzzaman of the High Court (HC) Division has submitted his resignation today amid an ongoing inquiry by the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). A notification posted on the Supreme Court website said Justice Akhtaruzzaman submitted his signed resignation letter to the

EC releases supplementary voter list ahead of next polls

The Election Commission (EC) today published a supplementary voter list showing 12,63,07,504 voters nationwide ahead of the next parliamentary elections. Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat, Akhtar Ahmed, disclosed the supplementary list at his office, saying that

Asif Mahmud visits Nurul Haque at hospital

Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan today (August 31) visited Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur at Dhaka Medical College Hospital to inquire about his health following the recent attack on him. Speaking to reporters afterwards, the adviser alleged that leaders of the July

Polythene bags to be confiscated, no further exemptions: Adviser

Polythene bags will be confiscated on sight as authorities move to strictly enforce the country’s long-standing ban on single-use plastics, a senior government adviser has warned. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the

Heavier rainfall forecast for six divisions in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (Aug 31) forecast comparatively heavier rainfall in six divisions, with the possibility of isolated heavy showers in parts of the country. In its bulletin, meteorologist Kh. Hafizur Rahman said the monsoon trough extends across

President inquires about Nur’s health

President Md Shahabuddin personally inquired about the health of Nurul Haque Nur, President of the Gono Odhikar Parishad and former vice president of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), following his recent injuries sustained during political unrest. Abu Hanif, a

CA Yunus to hold talks with BNP, Jamaat, NCP in afternoon 

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will hold separate meetings with the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizens' Party (NCP) on Sunday (August 31) to discuss the overall law and order situation in the country. Earlier on Saturday, CA's press secretary Shafiqur

CA to meet BNP, Jamaat, NCP on polls, political situation

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will hold separate meetings with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) tomorrow to discuss the prevailing political situation and the upcoming national elections. Chief Adviser’s Press

Interim govt condemns attack on Nur, pledges full investigation

Bangladesh’s interim government has strongly condemned the violent assault on Gono Odhikar Parishad president and July uprising leader Nurul Haque Nur, calling it not only an attack on a prominent politician but also a blow to the spirit of the democratic movement. In a statement

Attack on Nur: Senior police officials in emergency meeting

Senior officers of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have convened an emergency meeting following widespread criticism over law enforcement’s role in the violent incidents in Bijoynagar, where Gono Odhikar Parishad leader Nurul Haque Nur was injured in a baton charge. DMP’s

CA inquires about Nur's treatment

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has inquired about the treatment of Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur, who is currently undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Yunus personally contacted the attending doctors today to learn about Nur’s

4 arrested, illegal arms factory busted in Sitakunda

The Bangladesh Army has discovered a clandestine weapons manufacturing facility in Sitakunda’s Salimpur union, detaining four suspected militants during a special operation. According to the army, the raid was carried out on Saturday (August 30) in the Chinnamul area following

Rain likely across Bangladesh, heavy showers in parts

Bangladesh’s weather office has forecast scattered rainfall across all divisions, including Dhaka, with the possibility of heavy downpours in some areas over the coming days. Meteorologist Md Tariful Newaz Kabir said that until Sunday (August 31) morning, many areas of Rangpur

2 killed as racing boat collides with engine-run vessel in Sirajganj

Two people were killed and at least 10 others injured when a traditional racing boat capsized after colliding with a shallow engine-run vessel during practice in Ullapara, Sirajganj. The accident occurred on Friday (August 29) afternoon near Dahkula Bridge in Lahiri Mohanpur Union, as

Attack on Nur to be investigated, says Shafiqul Alam

The interim government has condemned the assault on Gono Odhikar Parishad president and former DUCSU vice president Nurul Haque Nur, pledging that the incident will be formally investigated, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government. Speaking to

25 injured in four-vehicle collision on Dhaka–Bhanga Expressway

At least 25 passengers were injured on Saturday (August 30) morning after four buses collided in a chain accident on the Dhaka–Bhanga Expressway in Shibchar, Madaripur district. The crash occurred around 9:30 am on the Dhaka-bound lane near Panchchar in Shibchar. 

Kaler Kantho Executive Editor Haider Ali receives special award for journalism

Haider Ali, Executive Editor of the national daily Kaler Kantho, has been recognised with a special award for his distinguished contribution to journalism. Apex Clubs of Bangladesh, a civic and voluntary organisation, gave the honour on Friday (August 29) as part of its 64th

Police arrest 1,515 crime suspects nationwide in 24 hours

Police have arrested 1,515 crime suspects from different parts of the country in the last 24 hours, according to a statement from Police Headquarters. The statement, issued today, said 982 of those arrested were wanted in previous cases and had active warrants, while the remaining 533

BNP panel sweeps Narayanganj Bar elections

In the Narayanganj Zila Ainjibi Samity (Bar) election, the BNP-backed Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum’s panel, led by Advocate Sarker Humayun Kabir and Advocate HM Anwar Pradhan, achieved a landslide victory, winning 16 out of the 17 contested posts. The daylong voting was held on