Police in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj district have arrested two influential local leaders from the Awami League and Jubo League on allegations of planning sabotage activities along the Dhaka–Sylhet highway. The detainees, Ali Akbar, president of the 3rd ward Awami League, and Ataur Rahman, president of the 3rd ward Jubo League, were apprehended during a special operation led by Officer-in-Charge Sheikh Kamruzzaman on Wednesday night near Goplar Bazar. According to police, the arrests followed intelligence reports suggesting a group was preparing to create unrest in the area. Other suspected members of the group reportedly fled the scene. Authorities confirmed that legal action will be taken against the detainees and that operations to prevent further subversive activities will continue.

A parked bus belonging to Roni-Rana Paribahan was set on fire by unidentified miscreants on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway near Mahipal, Feni, on Wednesday night. The incident occurred close to the Palli Bidyut area, damaging the bus’s front and driver’s section but causing no injuries. Locals managed to extinguish the fire before firefighters arrived. Authorities suspect the fire might be an act of sabotage. Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive and identify those responsible. The incident has raised concerns about security along the busy highway, where vehicles are often left parked overnight by drivers returning home.

A crude bomb, locally known as a 'cocktail', exploded near the Karwan Bazar SAARC Fountain intersection in Dhaka on Wednesday night. According to witnesses, unidentified assailants threw two explosive devices from a moving motorcycle heading toward Shahbagh shortly after 10 p.m. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. Police from both Tejgaon and Kalabagan stations responded to the scene to ensure public safety and begin an investigation. Authorities confirmed that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack. The explosion caused temporary panic in the busy commercial area but normalcy was soon restored.

A moving CNG-run auto-rickshaw was set on fire by unidentified assailants in the Siddhirganj area of Narayanganj City Corporation’s Ward 9 on Wednesday night. According to police, two unidentified motorcycle riders threw fire at the vehicle near the Youth Development Department office in Jalkuri and quickly fled the scene. The driver was unable to identify the attackers. Siddhirganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shahinur Alam stated that the identities of the perpetrators remain unknown, but an investigation is underway and legal action will be taken based on the findings.

Police in Gazipur’s Sadar upazila detained two leaders of the banned Chhatra League and one leader of the Swechchhasebak League after locals found a petrol bomb in their possession on Tuesday night. The suspects—Noman, 28, president of Bhawalgar Union Chhatra League, Akash, 25, office secretary, and Russell, 35, joint convener of the local Swechchhasebak League—were apprehended by residents who later informed the police. Officers from Joydebpur Police Station took the trio into custody and confirmed that legal proceedings are underway. Authorities are investigating the source of the explosive and the suspects’ possible involvement in subversive activities.

A fire broke out in an abandoned train coach in Dhaka’s Tejgaon area on Wednesday night, reportedly set by miscreants. Railway police arrested two individuals at the scene in connection with the incident. The fire, which occurred around 9:30 p.m., damaged two seats inside the coach before being brought under control. According to Railway Police Officer-in-Charge Zainal Abedin Bonik, legal action is underway against the suspects. Tejgaon Police Station also deployed officers to assist, though the location falls under the jurisdiction of the Railway Police.

Police in Manikganj have arrested nine individuals, including a former female vice-chairman of Shibaloy Upazila Parishad, in connection with an arson attack on a school bus owned by BNP leader and Manikganj-3 constituency candidate Afroza Khanam Rita. The incident occurred on November 9 near Uthli Mor, where a bus of Munno International School and College was set on fire. The bus owner, Siam Idris, filed a case following the attack. Initially, five suspects were detained, and later four more, including Runa Akter and her husband, were arrested as the investigation progressed. Police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other named fugitives. The arrested individuals were produced before a court on November 12. Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack and possible political links.

Police in Manikganj’s Saturia upazila have arrested Md. Saiduzzaman Talukder Daud, a former general secretary of the local Chhatra League unit, in connection with a sabotage case linked to the anti-discrimination student movement. Daud, aged 47, is the younger brother of Advocate Zahid Talukder, the district coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP). According to police, he had been evading arrest under his brother’s influence since the case was filed. Saturia Police Station Officer-in-Charge RAM Al Mamun confirmed the arrest, stating that Daud was detained from his home early Tuesday morning and later sent to court following legal procedures.

The prosecution in the Abu Sayeed murder case, linked to the July uprising and considered a crime against humanity, expects the trial to conclude by January. Prosecutor Mizanul Islam made the statement during a press briefing at the International Crimes Tribunal on November 10. He said testimony from the 12th witness, Akib Reza Khan, a student of Begum Rokeya University, has been completed, and around 30–35 witnesses will testify in total. The case involves 30 accused, including former vice-chancellor Hasibur Rashid. Islam dismissed concerns about delays, citing normal procedural reasons such as witness illness and investigators’ workload. The tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, continues to record testimonies, with cross-examinations underway. The prosecution aims to finish witness hearings soon and complete the trial within the next two months.

Two young men from Madaripur, Bangladesh — Jafar Bepari (45) and Sirajul Hawlader (25) — have died in the Mediterranean Sea near Libya while attempting to reach Italy illegally by boat. They left home on September 1, traveling through several countries before boarding a motorboat with about 50 others on October 14. The boat ran out of fuel mid-sea and drifted for a week, during which several passengers, including the two Bangladeshis, died from cold. Families learned of their deaths through Libyan intermediaries. Relatives accused a local human trafficking agent, Lokman Sardar, of taking 3 million taka from both families with false promises of safe passage to Italy. Police confirmed awareness of the deaths but said no official complaint had yet been filed. Authorities are expected to investigate once a formal complaint is lodged.

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on former Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Md Harun Or Rashid, his wife Fateha Parvin Luna, and their two daughters. The order was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Sabbir Faiz on November 6 following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The ACC alleged that Harun Or Rashid is under investigation for amassing and laundering around Tk 1,000 crore in illegal wealth. Investigators expressed concern that the accused and his family might flee the country, which could obstruct the ongoing inquiry. The court, therefore, restricted their departure from Bangladesh to ensure the integrity of the investigation process.

A Molotov cocktail-like attack occurred early Wednesday at Nisorgo Resort in the Nagari Union area of Kaliganj, Gazipur. Security guards discovered two glass bottles containing a kerosene-like liquid inside the resort compound and alerted police. Officers recovered the bottles, confirming they were similar to petrol bombs, though no damage or injuries were reported. Police suspect unidentified assailants threw the bottles from outside the boundary wall before fleeing. This marks the second such incident at the same resort within five months; a similar petrol bomb explosion took place in May. Authorities are investigating both cases to determine any connection between the two attacks.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Akhaura municipality mayor and Awami League leader Md. Takjil Khalifa Kajol for allegedly amassing illegal wealth worth over Tk 21 million. The case was lodged on Tuesday at the Brahmanbaria District and Sessions Judge’s Special Tribunal by ACC Assistant Director Md. Tariqul Rahman. According to the ACC, Kajol, who served as mayor from 2012 to 2024, acquired extensive movable and immovable assets beyond his known income sources. His declared wealth statement, submitted in May 2024, did not match ACC findings. Investigations revealed total assets of Tk 38.3 million against legal income of Tk 17 million. The case was filed under Section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004. The ACC also found multiple land purchases, bank deposits, and business investments under Kajol’s name.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has initiated dismissal proceedings against Ananda Mondal, Assistant Director of the Flight Standards and Regulations (FSR) division, following multiple allegations of corruption, misconduct, fraud, and moral degradation. A departmental case has been filed under the 2021 service regulations, and Mondal has been asked to explain why he should not be terminated. Investigations confirmed that he accepted bribes for aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) license processing, misused his position, and engaged in unethical personal conduct, including falsely identifying a woman as his wife during a hotel stay. He also allegedly altered official documents and ignored directives while staying abroad without authorization. CAAB’s chairman has given him ten working days to respond. This follows a recent case involving another senior CAAB official accused of assault and harassment.

In a shocking revelation, the body of customs officer Abdul Ahad, who was abducted six years ago from Chattogram, has been found in Feni’s Chhagalnaiya area. Police discovered the unidentified body near the entrance of Chhagalnaiya Upazila Health Complex on Wednesday morning. Locals had taken the unconscious man to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. While checking his belongings, police found a cheque from Uttara Bank’s Birinchi branch in Feni, which led to the identification of the victim. Abdul Ahad, aged 46, hailed from Daudpur village in Kulaura, Moulvibazar. According to his family, despite paying a ransom of two lakh taka after his abduction, he was never released. The body has been sent to Feni General Hospital morgue for post-mortem, and police are investigating the mysterious death.