Thirteen Bangladeshi army officers are set to appear before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday in connection with two disappearance-related cases alleging crimes against humanity during the Awami League government’s tenure. The cases involve incidents of torture at the Task Force for Interrogation (TFI) and the Joint Interrogation Cell. Authorities have tightened security around the tribunal premises, deploying police, RAB, BGB, and intelligence personnel. Earlier, on October 8, arrest warrants were issued against 30 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her security adviser retired Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique, and five former DGFI directors. The army later confirmed that 15 serving officers had been taken into custody. Among those appearing today are former RAB officials and DGFI directors, including Brigadier General Md Jahangir Alam and Major General Sheikh Md Sarwar Hossain. Notices have also been published in newspapers urging fugitive accused to appear before the tribunal.

An investigative report by Bangladeshi newspaper Amar Desh claims that India’s external intelligence agency, RAW, launched a covert operation named 'Operation Delta Seven' to counter the July student-led uprising in Bangladesh. The report alleges that a secret squad, formed under this operation, was involved in violent crackdowns, including sniper attacks and sabotage across Dhaka. Evidence reportedly shows direct communication between the squad members and ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with messages sent to her personal phone. Forensic analysis of devices belonging to former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and student leader Tanvir Hasan Soikot allegedly confirmed links to the operation. Investigators, including ICT expert Tanvir Hasan Zoha, stated that digital communication data indicate RAW’s involvement in Bangladesh’s internal security matters. Security analyst Irfan Haider described the findings as proof of Indian interference in Bangladesh’s political affairs, asserting that Hasina’s long-standing ties with India facilitated her authoritarian rule. The investigation continues under joint local and international cyber intelligence scrutiny.

The ownership of the influential British right-leaning newspaper The Telegraph is set to change hands, as Daily Mail owner General Trust PLC (DMGT) has agreed to purchase it for £500 million (approximately $650 million). The deal follows the withdrawal of U.S.-based private investment firm RedBird Capital Partners, which had previously been in talks to acquire the publication. According to the Financial Times, the valuation was determined to cover the repayment of funds spent by the RedBird-led consortium. The parties involved have now entered exclusive negotiations to finalize transaction terms and prepare necessary documentation. The agreement is expected to be submitted soon to the UK Foreign Secretary for approval. Neither The Telegraph nor RedBird IMI has commented further on the matter, though both sides confirmed that discussions were expedited to reach the announced deal.

Barcelona marked their long-awaited return to Camp Nou with a commanding 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, moving level on points with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. The club returned to their iconic home after nearly two and a half years of reconstruction delays, with around 45,000 fans filling every available seat despite high ticket prices. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the fourth minute, followed by goals from Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, and another from Torres late in the match. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia made a successful comeback from injury, keeping a clean sheet for the first time since September. The evening was filled with nostalgia as fans chanted Lionel Messi’s name, while young star Lamine Yamal impressed with two assists. Barcelona expect to expand seating in 2026 and restore full 105,000 capacity next season, making this victory a symbolic new beginning at their renovated home.

Israeli forces launched fresh airstrikes on Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including children, and injuring 87 others, according to Al Jazeera. Witnesses reported multiple attacks across northern and central Gaza, including drone strikes in Gaza City’s Rimal area and bombings in Deir al-Balah and Nuseirat refugee camp. Gaza’s media office stated that Israel has violated the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, effective since October 10, at least 497 times, resulting in 342 civilian deaths, mostly women, children, and the elderly. The office condemned the strikes as clear violations of international humanitarian law. Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office claimed the latest operation was a response to an attack by a Hamas fighter on Israeli troops, asserting that five senior Hamas militants were killed. Hamas has not commented on the Israeli claims.

The cold wave has intensified in northern Bangladesh as Panchagarh recorded a minimum temperature of 12.6°C on Sunday morning, down from 14.7°C the previous day. According to the Tetulia Weather Observatory, humidity was 97 percent, though visibility remained normal due to the absence of dense fog. Residents in Debiganj, Boda, Atwari, and Panchagarh Sadar reported a sharp increase in cold sensation caused by chilly winds and high humidity. Meteorologist Jitendranath Roy stated that temperatures had hovered around 14°C over the past week but dropped further on Sunday, with forecasts suggesting a continued decline in the coming week. He added that the northern region is expected to experience a full onset of winter by early December, as cold air masses strengthen across the area.

Within just 32 hours, four earthquakes struck Dhaka and nearby Narsingdi, sparking public concern and expert warnings about a possible larger quake. Following Friday’s 5.7-magnitude tremor, three smaller quakes hit on Saturday, two in Dhaka’s Badda area and one in Narsingdi’s Palash. Geologists suggest these could be ‘foreshocks’ indicating stress buildup along nearby subduction zones. Experts from Dhaka University and BUET explained that Bangladesh lies at the intersection of three tectonic plates, making the region seismically active and vulnerable to major earthquakes. They emphasized that Dhaka’s proximity to the Dawki Fault and the Burmese Subplate increases the risk of a significant event. Authorities and specialists urged the government to raise public awareness, identify risky buildings, and enforce earthquake-resistant construction standards. Citizens were advised not to panic but to remain alert and prepared for potential seismic activity in the coming days.

The new secondary-level textbooks for Bangladesh’s 2026 academic year include major revisions portraying the Awami League government’s alleged irregularities, corruption, and authoritarian practices. The chapter titled ‘Mass Uprisings in Independent Bangladesh’ in the Bangladesh and Global Studies book highlights the July 2024 student-led uprising, describing it as a response to long-standing political repression and flawed elections under Sheikh Hasina’s rule. The books also discuss the abolition of the caretaker government system in 2011, the controversial elections of 2014, 2018, and 2024, and the eventual fall of the Hasina administration. Additionally, the eighth-grade Bangla textbook has removed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic March 7 speech. The revised curriculum covers key historical events such as the 1952 Language Movement, the 1971 Liberation War, and the 1990 student uprising. The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) confirmed that the changes aim to reflect political transitions, including the restoration of multiparty democracy under Ziaur Rahman and the democratic government led by Khaleda Zia.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has expressed deep concern over mild earthquakes felt in Dhaka and Ashulia on November 21 and 22. In a statement issued on Saturday, he urged citizens to remain patient during natural adversities and to place their trust in Allah. Dr. Rahman described the tremors as a divine warning, calling on people to seek divine help to stay safe from disasters. He also emphasized that the government has a responsibility to raise public awareness about disaster preparedness, identify risky buildings, and provide necessary training to minimize damage. His remarks came amid growing public anxiety following consecutive tremors in the capital region, though no major casualties were reported. The Jamaat leader’s message combined religious reflection with a call for practical disaster management measures to ensure public safety.

Meteorologist Mostafa Kamal Palash from the University of Saskatchewan has warned of a strong likelihood of a cyclone forming in the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 25–26. According to his latest forecast, the low-pressure area near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands may gradually intensify into a deep depression and eventually a cyclone. The potential storm could make landfall between India’s Andhra Pradesh coast and Bangladesh’s Chattogram coast between December 1 and 4. Light to moderate rainfall is expected across Bangladesh from November 30 to December 5. Farmers have been advised to harvest ripe Aman paddy before the rains and prepare for possible weather disruptions. Fishermen are urged to return from the sea by November 30 and avoid new fishing trips after November 29. Tourists are also advised to avoid travel to St. Martin’s Island and nearby coastal areas between November 30 and December 4 due to anticipated rough seas.

Bangladesh’s Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan led a four-member delegation to the 11th Ministerial Conference of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. The conference, themed “Driving Inclusive Industrialization in LDCs: Investment, Innovation and Partnerships,” focused on mobilizing investment and formulating transformative industrial policies to ensure sustainable industrial growth and smooth graduation from LDC status. Adilur participated as a panelist in the high-level dialogue 'Shaping LDCs Industrialization Agenda,' where he highlighted Bangladesh’s progress toward LDC graduation and emphasized the interim government’s three priorities—zero carbon emissions, zero unemployment, and zero poverty. He also underscored the importance of SMEs in driving inclusive industrialization. Additionally, Adilur co-chaired an informal session on the draft ministerial declaration, which will be adopted at UNIDO’s 21st General Conference in November 2025. Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to UNIDO, Ambassador Tawfiq Hasan, was also part of the delegation.

Leaders of various government employee organizations in Bangladesh have announced a mass rally in Dhaka during the first week of December to press for a new pay scale. The decision was finalized on November 22 during a meeting led by the Government Employees Demand Implementation Unity Council. Leaders expressed frustration over delays in the long-awaited pay structure reform, warning of tougher movements if the Pay Commission fails to submit its recommendations by November 30. The commission, however, stated that its draft report is about 50 percent complete, with further progress expected after receiving feedback from secretaries this week. The 23-member National Pay Commission 2025, headed by former finance secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan, was formed in July and has been tasked with submitting its final report within six months of its first meeting.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has declared that his party will not compromise with anyone in its political stance ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national election. Speaking to journalists in Chattogram, he criticized the interim government’s decision to hold the national election and a referendum on the same day, warning that such a move could lead to unrest or even genocide. Dr. Rahman stated that Jamaat will not form a conventional political alliance but will pursue electoral understandings with several parties and groups. Addressing a religious gathering later in the evening, he urged supporters to vote conscientiously, oppose corruption, and remain united under Islamic principles. He reiterated that Jamaat’s mission is to establish a corruption-free Bangladesh under divine guidance and that the party will not stop until that goal is achieved.

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and visiting Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay held a bilateral meeting in Dhaka on November 22, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, energy, education, tourism, internet connectivity, and health services. The two sides signed two memorandums of understanding—one on health services and another on international internet bandwidth trade. Bhutan will import bandwidth from Bangladesh, while Bangladesh invited Bhutanese citizens to access medical education and services at a new hospital and medical college in Nilphamari. Both leaders discussed initiating formal talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with Bhutan aiming to become the first country to sign such a deal with Bangladesh. They also explored hydropower imports from Bhutan and a potential trilateral electricity trade involving India. The meeting emphasized shared history, regional connectivity, and a joint vision for sustainable development. Professor Yunus praised Bhutan’s carbon-negative achievements, while Tobgay lauded Bangladesh’s leadership during its transitional period.

BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Dr. Abdul Moin Khan criticized the Awami League and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during an election rally in Kachua, Chandpur. Speaking as the chief guest, Moin Khan accused Hasina of fleeing the country after the August 5 student-people uprising, prioritizing her family’s safety over that of her party members. He questioned why the Awami League, which claims to represent the people, originally chose an Urdu name, and alleged that the party failed to protect even its own supporters. Moin Khan contrasted Hasina’s actions with those of late President Ziaur Rahman, whom he credited with declaring Bangladesh’s independence and fighting the Pakistani army in 1971. The rally, organized by the local BNP, also featured speeches by former state minister A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milan and other party leaders, urging voters to support the BNP candidate in the upcoming election.