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Engineering students block Shahbagh for 2nd day, press 3 demands
01:29 PM, 27 Aug 2025 WednesdayAs part of the previously announced ‘Long March to Dhaka’ programme, students from engineering departments of various universities across the country blocked Shahbagh intersection in the capital for the second consecutive day on Wednesday (27 August), pressing three demands.
DUCSU VP candidate expelled from dorm, handed over to police
12:56 PM, 27 Aug 2025 WednesdayJalal Ahmed Jalal, an independent vice president candidate in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections and a student of the Department of Television and Film, has been expelled from Hazi Muhammad Mohsin Hall over allegations of attacking a roommate.
SC seeks effective solution, not temporary, on caretaker govt: CJ
11:49 AM, 27 Aug 2025 WednesdayChief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has said that the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court does not want to provide a temporary solution by reinstating the caretaker government system.
6 Syrian army officers killed in Israeli strikes: State media
11:14 AM, 27 Aug 2025 WednesdaySix Syrian army officers have been killed in Israeli drone strikes south of Damascus, Syria’s state-run El Ekhbariya TV reported, a day after Syria condemned a new Israeli “military incursion” outside the capital.
BNP leader threatens to cut hands of Fazlur’s critics
10:43 AM, 27 Aug 2025 WednesdayA local BNP leader has threatened to cut off the hands of anyone who criticises Advocate Fazlur Rahman, adviser to the BNP Chairperson, on Facebook.
EC files GD after BNP-NCP scuffle at boundary hearing
09:54 AM, 27 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe Election Commission (EC) has filed a General Diary (GD) at Sher-e-Bangla Police Station in Dhaka following a scuffle between leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the National Citizen Party (NCP) during a hearing on the proposed boundaries of Brahmanbaria-2 and -3 constituencies.
BPL spot-fixing probe: Preliminary report submitted to BCB
09:03 AM, 27 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe preliminary report of the investigation committee formed over allegations of spot-fixing in the latest Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has finally been submitted to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Dhaka buses to run under unified system
08:43 AM, 27 Aug 2025 WednesdayAll buses in Dhaka will now be regulated under a single, unified system. Companies will be required to operate only on prescribed routes and make stops at designated points, according to a post on the Chief Adviser’s official Facebook page at 11:54 am on Tuesday.
Bangladeshi short film ‘Once Upon a Time in Wari Bateshwar’ set for Toronto premiere
09:56 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayA Bangladeshi short film rooted in the ancient heritage of the subcontinent is making waves on the international stage. "Once Upon a Time in Wari Bateshwar", directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rajib Rafi, has been officially selected for the Panorama section of the Multi-Cultural Film Festival in Toronto, Canada.
Imran directs PTI MPs to quit all parliamentary bodies
09:54 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has instructed party members to resign from all parliamentary committees, his sister Aleema Khan said on Tuesday...
OIC renews call for justice on Rohingya atrocities
09:27 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayOn the eighth anniversary of atrocities in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has reaffirmed support for Rohingya Muslims, urging justice, accountability, and protection of their rights while renewing its call for international solidarity and durable solutions...
Bangladesh sits on a $13b halal export goldmine in Malaysia: BMCCI
09:17 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayBangladesh has immense potential to significantly boost exports of both goods and skilled services to Malaysia by upgrading its halal product standards and investing in workforce training, the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI).
150,000 evacuated in Pakistan as India releases water into Sutlej, Ravi
08:49 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayNearly 150,000 people have been shifted to safer areas in Pakistan after the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued alerts over the rising waters in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers, following heavy rains and India’s release of water into both streams...
Supreme Judicial Council summons former HC judge Khurshid
08:29 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe Supreme Judicial Council has summoned former High Court Division Judge Justice Muhammad Khurshid Alam Sarkar for a final hearing regarding allegations of misconduct. The hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 2, before the SJC chaired by the Chief Justice of Bangladesh.
If elected, I will try to fulfil the basic needs of the students: Hamim
08:08 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayA festive atmosphere has taken hold of the Dhaka University campus as the official campaign for the Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections kicks off. Candidates are actively canvassing door to door, engaging directly with voters. Tanvir Baree Hamim, running for General Secretary from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal panel, is among them. He serves as the convener of Kabi Jasim Uddin Hall unit of Chhatra Dal. In an interview with Jago News’ Hasan Ali, Hamim discussed his election manifesto and vision for DUCSU.
Fazlur's all party posts suspended for three months
07:54 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe BNP has suspended all party posts, including primary membership, of the party chairperson's adviser Fazrul Rahman for three months...
Japan moves to tighten visa rules for foreign entrepreneurs
06:51 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayJapan is poised to implement significantly stricter requirements for its "Business and Management Visa" aimed at foreign entrepreneurs, signalling a potential shift in the country’s approach to immigration and economic openness.
EC in turmoil over constituency delimitation, fears mount over elections
06:21 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe Election Commission (EC) is facing unprecedented turmoil over the ongoing process of redrawing parliamentary constituency boundaries, raising serious concerns about the law and order situation ahead of the planned 13th parliamentary elections in February 2026.
Honor launches slimmest phone ‘Magic V5’ in Bangladesh
06:21 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayHonor has launched its latest flagship foldable phone, the Magic V5, in Bangladesh on Monday, August 25, introducing it as the world’s slimmest foldable smartphone...
Polls in Feb, boycotters will be ‘minus’ from politics: Salahuddin
05:57 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayNational elections are set to be held in the first week of February, just a week before the start of Ramadan, and the interim government’s decision on the timeline is final, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday.