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Around 600 still detained after deadly Indonesia protests
02:59 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayNearly 600 people are still in detention following deadly anti-government protests in Indonesia last month, police said Monday.
JCD, Shibir-backed DUCSU candidates allege cyberattacks
02:22 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondaySeveral candidates from Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Chhatra Shibir-backed panels in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election have alleged cyberattacks on their Facebook accounts.
Ex-Secretary Abu Alam arrested
01:31 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayDhaka Metropolitan Detective (DB) Police have arrested former secretary Abu Alam Md Shahid Khan. He was detained from Borak Tower in the capital’s Eskaton area around 12:00 pm on Monday (8 September).
Bangladesh struggles to get $1–2B from IMF despite $30B disaster need
12:57 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayBangladesh requires $30 billion each year to effectively tackle disasters. However, securing even one or two billion dollars from the IMF remains an extreme challenge, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.
Writ filed at HC seeking to suspend JUCSU polls
12:24 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayA writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking the suspension of the Jahangirnagar Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) election. The petition was submitted on Monday (8 September) to the relevant bench of the High Court.
Final event of “Cinemagic of Hogwarts” to be held at AIUB today
11:57 AM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayThe final event of the Great Hall Gathering of Cinemagic of Hogwarts at the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) will take place on Monday afternoon.
Hamas ready to negotiate as Trump gives ‘last warning’
10:55 AM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayHamas said Sunday it was ready to "immediately sit at the negotiating table" following what it described as "some ideas from the American side aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement".
Trump threatens sanctions after Russia’s massive Ukraine strikes
10:28 AM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayUS President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to impose more sanctions on Russia, after the Kremlin unleashed its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine.
Merino hat-trick leads Spain; Germany win in WC qualifying
09:18 AM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayMikel Merino scored a hat-trick as a majestic Spain thumped Turkey 6-0 away in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while a brilliant Florian Wirtz free-kick helped Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 to get their bid up and running.
DUCSU vote count to be streamed live on LED screens
08:48 AM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayIn a bid to ensure transparency and build student confidence, the vote count for the DUCSU and hall union elections will be broadcast live on LED screens installed outside each polling station.
Rashidpur well resumes, gas worth Tk 4,700cr expected
08:33 AM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayRashidpur gas field in Habiganj is set to resume supply from a previously shut-in well, which is expected to produce 10 million cubic feet of gas per day.
Gold price soars: 22-carat reaches Tk 181,550 per bhori
09:57 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayThe price of gold in the country’s market has increased again. The new price for the highest-quality 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) has been set at Tk 181,550, up by Tk 2,718, marking a new record high.
No power on earth can stop election: Press Secretary
09:08 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayChief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that the national election will be held by the first half of February at any cost. “No power on earth can stop this election,” he stated.
Govt warns rural electrification staff: return in 24hrs or face action
08:07 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayRural Electrification officers and staff who have been absent under the banner of a mass strike demanding four-point demands have been directed to return to their respective workplaces within 24 hours, failing which legal action will be taken.
3 more die of Dengue; 580 hospitalised in 24 hours
06:50 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayThree more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours up to Sunday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 135 this year.
Yunus directs full support for DUCSU polls
05:45 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayChief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has directed that full support be provided to the Dhaka University administration to ensure that the DUCSU elections are held in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.
Inflation falls to 8.29% in August, lowest in 3 years
05:26 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayThe country’s inflation rate eased slightly in August this year, reaching its lowest level in over three years. On a point-to-point basis, overall inflation fell to 8.29% in August, compared to 8.55% in July.
Workers block Mohakhali road, trigger severe congestion
04:25 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayTransport workers blocked the road in Mohakhali by parking buses across both lanes on Sunday, causing severe traffic congestion in Mohakhali and surrounding areas.
People to pay tribute to Badruddin at Shaheed Minar Monday
03:54 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayThe body of prominent writer, researcher, and leftist intellectual Badruddin Umar will be taken to the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka at 10:00 am on Monday, allowing people from all walks of life to pay their last respects.
Yunus mourns Badruddin, hails him as beacon of free thought
03:34 PM, 07 Sep 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Badruddin Umar, one of the foremost leaders of the freedom loving people's struggle, a politician, progressive thinker, sociologist, and writer.