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DUCSU elections: Roads including Shahbagh to remain closed Tuesday
08:32 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayTraffic diversions and road closures will be enforced in and around Dhaka University tomorrow, Tuesday, 9 September, ahead of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and Hall Parliament elections.
A dynasty in the making? Is Hasina grooming Joy and Putul to lead AL?
08:11 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayHasina is reportedly reshaping the future of her party — not through internal elections or consultations with senior leaders, but by positioning her children, Sajeeb Wazed Joy and Saima Wazed Putul, at the heart of the Awami League’s leadership structure.
Bridging divides: Inter-faith leaders call for dialogue and respect
07:49 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayReligious leaders, academics, diplomats, and students from diverse faiths gathered on Monday at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) for an international seminar on inter-religious dialogue and harmony, calling for deeper understanding, respect, and cooperation among different religions to build a peaceful and pluralistic society.
19 killed in Gen Z protests across Nepal as police open fire
07:16 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayAt least 19 people have been killed and over 340 injured, dozens critically, in violent clashes between security forces and youth-led protesters across Nepal on Monday, as demonstrations against government corruption and the ongoing social media ban spiraled into one of the deadliest days of civil unrest in recent years.
DUCSU elections Tuesday: Silence on campus, storm on social media
07:02 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayThe Dhaka University campus is eerily quiet ahead of Tuesday’s, September 9, Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and Hall Union elections, as the official election code of conduct halted all campaigning midnight past Sunday.
If Jamaat takes power, where do we singers go, asks Rajib
06:33 PM, 08 Sep 2025 Monday“In developed Muslim countries like Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Dubai, and Qatar, music is taught to children alongside religion. Nowhere is music treated as the enemy of faith. Art and melody are essential for a child’s mental and emotional growth. So please nurture your child’s mind, not just their prayer mat.”
India to get 1,200 tonnes Bangladeshi hilsa at $12.5/kg ahead of Durga Puja
06:20 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayIn a move timed with the upcoming Durga Puja festivities in India, the interim government has approved the export of 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India under special conditions.
London Underground brought to a standstill as RMT strike halts services
05:04 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayCommuters across the capital faced major disruption on Monday as the first of four planned strike days by the RMT union brought the London Underground to a standstill with Transport for London’s (TfL) website and app crashing under the surge in demand.
Army ready for polls, awaiting EC directives
04:20 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Army has affirmed its readiness to support the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2026, but is still awaiting formal directives from the Election Commission (EC).
'US shift away from China opens major trade opportunities for Bangladesh'
04:12 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayBangladesh stands at a pivotal moment to capitalise on shifting global trade dynamics as US imports pivot away from China, economist and Policy Exchange Bangladesh Chairman Dr Masrur Riaz said on Monday.
Gen Z protests: Troops patrol Kathmandu as 16 killed in clashes, people storm parliament
03:53 PM, 08 Sep 2025 MondayAt least 16 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption.
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.