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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.