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DUCSU elections Tuesday: Silence on campus, storm on social media

07:02 PM, 08 Sep 2025 Monday

The 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 Monday

In 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 Monday

Commuters 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 Monday

The 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 Monday

Bangladesh 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 Monday

At 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 Monday

Nearly 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 Monday

Several 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 Monday

Dhaka 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 Monday

Bangladesh 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 Monday

A 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.