Traffic in Dhaka came to a standstill in some key places yesterday afternoon after a joint rally by eight like-minded parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, commenced at Purana Paltan.

Abu Mia Akand (Tuhin) has been elected as president and Abu Sadat general secretary of Private University Public Relations Officers Association for 2026-2027, said a press release.

The Supreme Court yesterday fixed November 20 for the delivery of its verdict on the appeals and review petitions against its 2011 judgement that scrapped the non-party caretaker government system.

The United Nations and rights bodies have urged regional countries to launch urgent search and rescue operations for Rohingya and other refugees stranded at sea following the capsize of a boat off the coasts of Malaysia and Thailand.

At least three dengue patients died while 912 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

The ICT prosecution yesterday said it was not facing pressure from any quarter despite escalating violence ahead of the impending verdict in the crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Denmark has announced its support of DKK 25 million ($3.7 million) for advancing human rights, independent media, and access to rehabilitation for survivors of violence and torture in Bangladesh.

With humanitarian funding declining for Rohingya communities in Cox’s Bazar, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) yesterday said it would maintain its current level of funding in Bangladesh.

The BNP has urged the interim government to act carefully amid the ongoing political deadlock, saying the parties that signed the July charter are not obliged to accept any decision made beyond what is stated in the charter.

The government has once again extended the magistracy power of commissioned officers in the army, navy, and air force until February 28 next year, effective from today, according to a notification from the Ministry of Public Administration.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said Jamaat-e-Islami would “cease to exist” after next year’s national election, urging people to remain cautious of their “hypocrisy”.

The Election Commission has introduced a comprehensive code of conduct that bans the use of posters and sets clear guidelines for the use of social media during election campaigns.

15 posts remain vacant due to lack of qualified candidates

Foreign adviser says no sensible person can believe the allegation

Says media circulated it incorrectly

Police yet to determine the total number of people injured in the clash

Directs tighter monitoring, patrols, and maximum security deployment to ensure passenger safety

Matter being discussed at various levels of the advisory council, he says

Investigators say duo went to Sylhet region to cross the border just after the killing

One-fourth of cases could be resolved through legal aid, he says