Three boats seized near St Martin’s; authorities alerted as locals panic

Urges grassroots mobilisation and prioritised reform ahead of national elections

Abu Baker Mojumdar, a former coordinator of Students Against Discrimination (SAD) and now vying for the post of general secretary in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) election, pledged to continue political, social, and cultural struggles on behalf of students.

Abu Shadik Kayem, vice-president (VP) candidate from the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel in the upcoming Ducsu election, says he wants to transform Dhaka University from what he calls a “political institution” into an academic one by bringing a balance between education and politics.

As there is no limit on expenditure in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) and hall union election campaigns, some independent candidates feel the playing field is uneven.

Anamul Hasan Onoy, general secretary (GS) candidate from the “Aparajeyo 71–Odommo 24” panel in the upcoming Ducsu election, said he is contesting the polls to resist anti-state and anti-liberation forces.

Shameem Hossen, an independent candidate for the vice-president (VP) post, said he has entered the Ducsu election race to transform it into a platform for students, free from the control and interference of political parties.

Reaffirms its commitment to holding the national election in the first half of February 2026

Nestled on the edge of Kawadighi Haor in Rajnagar upazila of Moulvibazar, the Kalarbazar bamboo market has carried on a centuries-old tradition that continues to shape the region’s rural economy and cultural identity.

Meghmallar Basu, general secretary candidate from the Protirodh Porshod panel in the upcoming Ducsu election, said he will remain vocal against injustices and for the rights of students, regardless of the election result.

If elected Vice-President (VP) of Ducsu, independent candidate Umama Fatema from the Independent Student Unity Panel has pledged to prioritise major academic reforms.

Bangladesh exported fish worth Tk 470 crore 61 lakh 86 thousand to India through the Benapole land port in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal-backed panel has announced its manifesto for the Ducsu election, consisting of 10 key commitments and 65 specific pledges.

Non-residential students of Dhaka University are likely to play a significant role in the upcoming central student union polls, as they make up a significant portion of the electorate.

Sheikh Tasnim Afroz (Emi), vice-president (VP) candidate of the “Protirodh Porshod” panel in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) elections, has pledged to resolve the accommodation crisis for female students and to ensure healthy political practices on campus if elected.

Chittagong University authorities yesterday announced the election schedule for the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) and hall councils, marking the first such polls in 35 years.

Md Liakat Ali Mollah, additional secretary at the law and justice division of the law ministry, has been appointed its secretary..This post was vacant after the then secretary, Sheikh Abu Taher, was appointed as an additional judge of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court on August

The commission will consult experts on points of disagreement

Youth confesses to crime after arrest

Shaikh Tanvir Baree Hamim, the general secretary candidate from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD)-nominated panel in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union election, has pledged to bring major changes to the Ducsu constitution.