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Copyright clash deepens: Grameenphone in Tk 20cr dispute over Abdul Karim’s songs
06:54 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayMove over, corporate jingles, there’s a new legal symphony playing in the boardrooms of Bangladesh’s telecom giant Grameenphone, and it’s set to the haunting, soul-stirring tunes of the legendary Baul emperor Shah Abdul Karim. But here’s the twist: They didn’t ask. They didn’t pay. They just played.
US doesn’t support any party or individual: Jacobson
05:13 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayUS Charge d' Affaires in Dhaka Tracey Ann Jacobson on Monday said the US does not support any particular party, politician or election outcome as it expects fair elections in an atmosphere of peace and security early next year.
Waker pledges total support to interim govt
04:53 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayChief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman has reaffirmed the Bangladesh Army’s full cooperation with the interim government, pledging unwavering support to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.
SC stays HC order on DUCSU polls till Tuesday morning
04:49 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayIn a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division on Monday stayed till Tuesday morning the High Court order that had suspended the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections until October 30.
Jamaat uncompromising on proportional representation
04:22 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayJamaat-e-Islami has reaffirmed its uncompromising stance on holding the next national parliamentary elections under the Proportional Representation (PR) system, insisting that the July Charter be given full legal recognition as the foundation for democratic transition.
HC halts DUCSU elections, seeks clarity on nomination process
04:14 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayThe long-anticipated Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections have been thrown into uncertainty after the High Court on Monday ordered a suspension of the polls until October 30.
Saving the giants: Bangladesh moves to secure future for elephants and people
03:42 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayIn the misty hills of the northern Sherpur, northeaster Sylhet and the forest fringes of Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban, a quiet revolution is underway, one where empathy, not enforcement, is being wielded as the sharpest tool for conservation.
Army chief meets President, CA; briefs on China visit, law and order
02:54 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayArmy Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman met with President Mohammed Sahabuddin and Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Monday, September 1.
One patient every 5 minutes, says Afghan doctor amid quake crisis
02:09 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayDr. Muladad couldn’t sleep the whole night as he had to lead his staff in treating a wave of patients following the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
CU remains tense following student–local clashes
01:25 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayA tense situation continues to prevail across Chittagong University (CU) following a clash between students and local residents of Zobra village, adjacent to the university, on Sunday. Most shops near the university’s gate number 2 remain closed.
The great egg-layoff: Plover halts football for 28 days
12:59 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayIn a dramatic twist on the football pitch, the beautiful game had to take a backseat this weekend as nature scored a stunning victory in regional Australia. A protected native bird, the masked lapwing, affectionately known as the plover, laid a single egg right in the heart of the action: the centre circle of Jerrabomberra Regional Sports Complex, just 20 minutes from Canberra.
Afghanistan quake death toll exceeds 600, over 1,500 injured
12:34 PM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayThe death toll from the earthquake in Afghanistan has risen to more than 600, with over 1,500 injured, according to the country’s Interior Ministry.
BB Deputy Governor barred from traveling abroad
11:45 AM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayBangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Dr Md Habibur Rahman was barred from traveling to Namibia to attend a government programme. He was scheduled to depart on a 5:00 pm flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday (31 August), but immigration authorities stopped him at the last moment.
Journalist found murdered under Rupsha Bridge in Khulna
11:09 AM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayA journalist was found murdered under the Khan Jahan Ali Bridge, commonly known as Rupsha Bridge, in Khulna on Sunday evening.
Taliban govt seeks int’l aid after catastrophic earthquake
10:40 AM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayAfghanistan’s Taliban government officials have urged aid organizations to assist in the rescue efforts in remote mountainous areas following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in the eastern part of the country.
BNP marks 47th anniv today, announces 6-day programme
09:22 AM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayToday marks the 47th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The party has planned a series of programmes across the country, including events in the capital, to commemorate the occasion.
BAU shut sine die, students asked to vacate dorms
08:37 AM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayBangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has been declared closed for an indefinite period following an attack by outsiders on students protesting for a combined degree.
Over 250 killed as 6.0 quake strikes Afghanistan
08:16 AM, 01 Sep 2025 MondayMore than 20 people have been killed after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, local officials said.
‘I’ve never been with anyone!’ Model Meghna’s steamy courtroom drama
09:59 PM, 31 Aug 2025 SundayIn a courtroom scene ripped straight from a steamy political thriller, controversial model and self-proclaimed “leadership trainer” Meghna Alam made a dramatic appearance at the Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka. With Quran in hand and she delivered a bombshell: “I have never had physical relations with any man. Except for the Saudi Ambassador. And even with him… nothing happened.”
Yunus warns against thinking alternatives to polls
09:54 PM, 31 Aug 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday reiterated that there is “no alternative to an election” and warned that any attempt to bypass the democratic process would be “deeply dangerous” for the nation.