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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.