The International Crimes Tribunal-2 in Bangladesh is set to hear testimony today in the murder case of Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University and the first martyr of the July uprising. The case involves 30 accused, including former vice-chancellor Hasibur Rashid, facing charges of crimes against humanity. The tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, will hear the 14th day of witness statements. Police constable Abu Bakar Siddique’s cross-examination is expected to continue, while a new witness may also testify. Earlier witnesses included students and police officers who were present during the killing. Six of the accused are in custody, while 24 remain absconding. The formal trial began on August 27 after the tribunal framed charges on August 6. A total of 62 witnesses are scheduled to testify in the case, which has seen multiple adjournments due to witness unavailability.

A bus parked in front of Sheikh Fazilatunnesa College on Beribadh Road in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area was set on fire by unidentified miscreants around midnight on Saturday, November 15. According to Hazaribagh Police Station Officer-in-Charge Saiful Islam, the fire spread rapidly, completely burning the vehicle. Police arrived promptly at the scene and brought the situation under control. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for the arson. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and law enforcement officials are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and gathering witness statements to determine the cause and perpetrators of the incident.

In Gopalganj’s Kashiani upazila, activists of the banned Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League allegedly attempted to block the Dhaka–Khulna highway by cutting down trees late at night on Sunday, November 16. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near Gopalpur Bazar, causing traffic congestion on both sides of the highway. A passenger bus belonging to Hamim Paribahan was damaged during the disruption. Kashiani Police Station Officer-in-Charge Kamal Hossain confirmed the event, stating that unidentified individuals linked to the banned political groups were involved. Police and members of the Raitail Army Camp quickly responded, clearing the felled trees and restoring normal traffic flow. No injuries or arrests were reported immediately following the incident, and authorities are investigating those responsible for the attempted blockade.

The Bangladesh Army detained six Myanmar nationals at the Reicha Army Camp checkpoint in Bandarban on Saturday afternoon during a routine security inspection. According to a press release from the Bandarban Region Headquarters, the detainees were traveling on a Purabi Paribahan passenger bus when they were stopped for questioning. Upon failing to produce national identification, they identified themselves as Rohingya refugees from camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. During preliminary interrogation, the individuals admitted they were traveling illegally to Bandarban to work as construction laborers. Following questioning, they were handed over to the local police station for legal proceedings. The army stated that it remains vigilant and committed to maintaining security in the hill district amid potential threats. Bandarban Sadar Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Masud Parvez confirmed that legal action against the six detainees is underway.

Saudi authorities have arrested 22,156 foreigners within a week for violating residency, labor, and border security laws, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Of these, 14,027 were detained for residency violations, 4,781 for attempting to cross borders illegally, and 3,348 for labor-related offenses. Among 1,924 individuals caught trying to enter the country illegally, 62% were Ethiopian, 37% Yemeni, and 1% from other nationalities. Additionally, 32 people were detained while attempting to leave Saudi Arabia illegally, and 31 others were arrested for allegedly transporting or sheltering violators. The Saudi Ministry of Interior warned that anyone found aiding illegal entry could face up to 15 years in prison, fines up to 1 million riyals, and confiscation of vehicles and property. The arrests are part of ongoing nationwide efforts to enforce immigration and labor regulations.

The Bangladesh Judicial Service Association (BJSA) has withdrawn its previously announced pen-down strike following assurances from the government to meet their two key demands: immediate deployment of adequate security forces at all courts, judges’ residences, and during their commutes. BJSA President Amirul Islam confirmed the decision after a productive discussion with the legal adviser, who promised to address the concerns. The association had earlier announced the strike in response to the murder of a judge’s son in Rajshahi and alleged negligence in ensuring judicial security. As part of their ongoing protest, judges across the country will wear black badges and hold prayer sessions in all courts on Sunday to mourn the incident. The BJSA had warned of a nationwide work stoppage if the demands were not met within 48 hours. The Rajshahi murder case involves Limon Mia, who allegedly stabbed and killed the 15-year-old son of Judge Mohammad Abdur Rahman and injured the judge’s wife.

A hand bomb exploded on Saturday night in front of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) building in Agargaon, Dhaka, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m., but no injuries or fatalities were reported. Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Imaul Haque confirmed that law enforcement has launched an investigation to identify those responsible. The explosion comes amid a series of recent violent incidents in the capital, including arson attacks on buses and other small explosions. These disturbances are reportedly linked to protests surrounding the verdict in a war crimes case and allegations of suppressing movements against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Authorities have increased security measures in key areas of Dhaka as tensions continue to rise.

A local BNP leader, Abul Kalam Zohir, 50, was hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Chandraganj, Lakshmipur, on Saturday night. The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. in West Latifpur village under Chandraganj Union. Zohir, who served as the general secretary of ward no. 8 BNP, was found dead at the scene with severe injuries, and bullet shells were recovered nearby. Police confirmed the incident but have not yet identified the attackers or the motive. Locals suspect the killing may be linked to a power struggle or past enmities, as Zohir had previously been involved in drug and soil trading before returning to a normal life. Chandraganj BNP president Belal Hossain said he was unaware of the details but was investigating the matter. The murder has sparked tension in the area, and police are continuing their investigation.

A passenger bus traveling from Gazipur to Dhaka caught fire suddenly on Saturday night near the Hurricane area under Gacha Police Station along the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway. According to Gazipur Chowrasta Modern Fire Service Senior Station Officer Iqbal Hasan, two fire service units reached the scene and brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes. The bus was nearly 80 percent burned, but no casualties occurred as passengers managed to exit quickly. Witnesses said the fire appeared to start from the engine, and both the driver and helper were not found after the incident. Police suspect a mechanical fault caused the fire. Authorities are investigating the exact reason behind the blaze, which caused significant damage but no loss of life.

Several crude bomb explosions occurred in Dhaka on Saturday evening, causing panic but no casualties, according to police. Between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., four separate explosions took place near the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) office in Mirpur, under the Mirpur-12 metro station, and beneath the Madhubagh Bridge in Hatirjheel. Law enforcement officials confirmed that unidentified individuals detonated the devices before fleeing the scenes. One motorcycle caught fire following the Hatirjheel blast, but no injuries were reported. Police units from Mirpur, Hatirjheel, and Pallabi stations immediately cordoned off the affected areas and began investigations. Authorities are yet to determine the motive or identify those responsible. The incidents have raised security concerns in the capital, prompting heightened patrols and surveillance in key public areas.

A violent clash broke out between students of Barishal Government Brojomohun (BM) College and transport workers at the Nathullabad bus terminal in Barishal on Saturday evening, following a dispute over the half fare policy. According to reports, students allegedly vandalized more than fifty buses after a student was physically assaulted by bus workers for demanding half fare. The incident escalated into a large-scale confrontation, leaving around fifty people, including students and workers, injured. Transport workers denied initiating any attack, claiming that students carried out the vandalism and assaulted several workers. Police have been deployed to the scene to bring the situation under control. The clash highlights ongoing tensions over student demands for discounted fares, a recurring issue in several parts of Bangladesh.

A 24-year-old Indian Muslim man, Shibu Syed Jafri from Lucknow, has told a Dhaka court that Indian officials blindfolded and handcuffed him before forcing him onto a flight to Kolkata and later pushing him across the Bangladesh border at gunpoint. Shibu was detained in Dhaka on July 15 after locals reported a man who could not speak Bengali. He claimed he was abducted from a Delhi slum and had no intention of entering Bangladesh. The court has ordered an investigation into how he crossed the border, with a police report due by November 24. Human rights groups have long criticized India’s alleged practice of “push-ins,” where people are forcibly sent across the border into Bangladesh. Over 2,000 individuals, including Rohingya refugees, have reportedly been subjected to such actions this year. Shibu remains in custody in Dhaka, awaiting further hearings, while efforts continue to reunite him with his family in India.

Four police officers in Rajshahi have been temporarily suspended following the murder of Judge Mohammad Abdur Rahman’s son, Tawseef Rahman Tousif, and an attempted murder of the judge’s wife, Tasmin Nahar Lusi. The suspension came after a video of the accused, Limon Mia, recorded while in police custody, was leaked on social media, causing widespread embarrassment for the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP). The court has taken suo motu notice of the incident and ordered RMP Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian to appear in person on November 19 to explain the matter. Preliminary investigation found negligence of duty by the four officers assigned to guard Limon at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. They have been closed to the police lines, and a committee has been formed for further investigation. Authorities reiterated that publishing or broadcasting statements of detainees without authorization is illegal and can influence ongoing investigations.

Bangladeshi content creator Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, was arrested by police in Dhaka’s Hatirjheel area on Saturday, November 15. The arrest followed a warrant issued by the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court on November 12 in connection with a case filed by his wife, Riya Moni. The case accuses Hero Alom and another individual, Ahsan Habib Selim, of attempted murder, assault, intimidation, and theft. According to the complaint, a domestic dispute led to physical violence and the alleged theft of a gold chain from Riya Moni. The plaintiff’s lawyer stated that the accused violated bail conditions by failing to appear in court, prompting the cancellation of their bail and issuance of arrest warrants. Police confirmed that Hero Alom was taken into custody in compliance with the court order, while efforts to apprehend the co-accused are ongoing.

A parked minibus belonging to Naf Paribahan caught fire early Saturday morning in front of the Roads and Highways Department office at Shimrail, Siddhirganj, along the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Narayanganj. According to Siddhirganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shahinur Alam, the driver had parked the vehicle the previous night. The fire broke out around 6 a.m., and local residents, along with fire service personnel, quickly brought the blaze under control. Although the bus’s seats were damaged, no injuries or fatalities occurred as there were no passengers or the driver present at the time. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, which could have resulted from a mechanical fault or another incident. Police said an investigation is underway, and legal steps will follow based on the findings.