The political arena is bracing for fresh heat as the Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh and five like-minded parties have moved to begin simultaneous movements this week for a four-point demand, including immediate implementation of the July Charter.

Despite repeated attacks on Mahfuj Alam, the interim government has neither taken decisive action nor issued strong statements, alleged Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party, in a post on his Facebook page yesterday.

For the very first time in the history of Jahangirnagar University, known as a den of progressive thoughts, Islami Chhatra Shibir has swept the central student union polls, winning 20 of the 25 posts.

Answering a question about post-election plans, Jitu said he would prioritise building an inclusive campus

Says victory belongs to all Jahangirnagar University students

Silence observed in memory of late assistant Prof Moumita

Assistant secretary posts scrapped

Prof Rezwana Karim Snigdha steps down but does not state any reason

Pro-VC cites “some limitations” for delay in declaring student polls outcome

EC official assures results’ accuracy

The provost does not specify when the official results will be announced

Medical support was arranged on the spot

Informal tallies indicate that the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel is currently leading in 21 out of 25 posts.

Results from 18 halls already tallied

Police arrested 18 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its associate bodies, whose activities have been banned, in separate drives in Dhaka’s Darussalam and Mirpur areas on Thursday.

Polls held to ensure the win of a particular party, it says

More than a day after voting ended in the long-awaited Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union election, the authorities were still struggling to complete the vote count, triggering mounting anger and suspicion.

Expressing unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday voiced deep concern over Israel’s latest plans to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Convener of Jatiyatabadi Shikkhak Forum, he announced his resignation at a press conference

Jucsu CEC says to speed up the process, more people have been involved