Day: October 29, 2025

Rajuk College Students Protest Lottery System, Demand Return to Admission Exams

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Students of Rajuk Uttara Model School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding the abolition of the current admission lottery system—introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic—and the reinstatement of entrance examinations. The students demonstrated in front of the institution in Uttara, Sector 6, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM today (Wednesday, October 29). Core Demand: Merit Over ‘Gambling’ The protesting students chanted various slogans, including: • “Is it education or gambling? Education, education!” • “Stop the gambling, start the exam!” • “Our demands must be met!”…

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Government Cancels Gazettes of 128 ‘July Fighters’

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The government has cancelled the gazettes of 128 individuals recognized as ‘July Fighters’ (those injured in the mass uprising), citing false information and multiple listings in the official gazette. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs announced the gazette cancellation through a circular issued this Wednesday. The Ministry stated that legal action will be taken against those who fraudulently enlisted as July Fighters and misappropriated government funds. Rationale for the Decision The decision follows recommendations from district committees. These committees found that some individuals listed in the gazette of those injured…

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S Alam Family Sues Bangladesh Government at World Bank’s Arbitration Center

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One of Bangladesh’s wealthiest business families, S Alam and his relatives, has initiated international arbitration proceedings against the Bangladeshi government. They claim the government’s actions to recover assets, alleging illicit transfer, are causing them hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. The Legal Challenge The lawyers representing Mohammed Saiful Alam, the founder and chairman of the criticized S Alam Group, and his family, filed the request on Monday at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), which is part of the World Bank in Washington. The news was…

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Jamaat Demands Immediate Referendum Date, Warns Delay Will Trigger Election Crisis

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Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Miah Golam Parwar has strongly urged the government to immediately announce the date for the national referendum, cautioning that any delay will only push the upcoming general election deeper into a state of crisis. Parwar made this statement today (Wednesday) at a joint press conference held at the Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club in Dhaka. The press conference was organized by the political parties currently engaged in the simultaneous protest movement, specifically to react to the recommendations made by the National Consensus Commission and…

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Cases Filed Against Over 1,250 Unknown Students Following Violent University Clashes in Savar

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Separate lawsuits have been filed with the Savar Police Station following a violent clash, marked by vandalism, arson, and looting, between students of two adjacent private universities in Birulia, Savar. Both City University and Daffodil International University filed two distinct cases late on Tuesday night, naming over 1,000 unknown individuals as accused in total. The Lawsuits in Detail • City University’s Case: The case was filed by Registrar Mir Akhtar Hossain, naming 1,000 unknown individuals. The charges include vandalism, arson, looting, and attacking their students on the campus. • Daffodil…

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sortie in a Rafale fighter by Indian President

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India’s President Droupadi Murmu made history on Wednesday by undertaking a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana. With this flight, she became the first Indian President to fly in the advanced Rafale aircraft. The Rafale jet had been used in ‘Operation Sindoor.’ President Droupadi Murmu was accompanied by Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh. Various Pakistani media outlets had previously alleged that Shivangi was captured by their armed forces, claiming she was a prisoner of war and that her fighter jet…

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Saudi Arabia is Hitting the Brakes on Mega-Projects: A $925 Billion Pi

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Saudi Arabia is reportedly making a big shift in its economic plan, moving away from the massive, headline-grabbing real estate developments that have been its focus for the past decade. A source directly familiar with the kingdom’s plans told Reuters that Saudi Arabia is preparing to reallocate its \text{\$925 billion} sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to other sectors. From Dream Cities to Practical Growth This move signals a change in strategy from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MbS) ambitious ‘Vision 2030,’ which was launched in 2016 to…

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Major Digital Security Move: Bangladesh to Launch NEIR to Block Illegal Mobile Handsets from December 16

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DHAKA – In a major step to combat digital fraud, tackle crime, and boost national revenue, the Bangladesh government is set to launch the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system. This will effectively end the trade and use of illegal mobile handsets across the country. The launch date for the centralized system has been set for December 16. The announcement was made today, Wednesday (October 29), by Faiz Ahmed Tayeb, the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant for Post, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, at a press conference held at the BTRC building…

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High-Level Meeting Held in Dhaka on Election Preparations

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DHAKA – Preparations for the upcoming national elections were the focus of a high-level meeting held today, Wednesday, at the state guesthouse Jamuna in Dhaka. The meeting was chaired by the Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, according to confirmation from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. The gathering signals a serious move by the Interim Government to advance the electoral process amidst ongoing political discussions and demands for reform.

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Love Triangle Turmoil: Niece-in-Law on Hunger Strike at Nephew’s Home, Groom Flees

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SIRAJGANJ, Bangladesh – A bizarre family drama unfolded in Boaliya village, Tarash upazila, Sirajganj, where an 18-year-old woman—who is the niece-in-law of the groom’s uncle—has been staging a hunger strike at her boyfriend’s home for two days, demanding marriage. The boyfriend, Sohan Hossain (20), reportedly fled the village as soon as he learned his demanding girlfriend had arrived. Sohan is the son of Jabbar Sarkar, who lives in the same village. The Complex Relationship According to local residents, the romantic relationship between Sohan (the nephew) and the young woman (the…

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