Students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) have announced an indefinite shutdown of all academic and administrative activities, demanding that the university’s central student union (SUCSU) election be held.
BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman has said the party wants to move away from a culture of political blame and instead take advice from young people to build the country through realistic and practical planning.
A mild earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was felt 33 kilometres east of Thakurgaon in northern Bangladesh.
BNP leaders and activists began gathering at the historic Polo Ground in Chattogram from early morning on Sunday as the party prepares for a major rally addressed by chairman Tarique Rahman.
Former Chhatra League leader Jewel Hasan Saddam was not granted parole to bid farewell to his wife and 9-month-old son for the last time.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said extortionists will also be given dignified work so that they can live honourably in society.