A newborn baby girl was discovered in a bloodied state inside the bathroom of Babu Chowdhury General Hospital, a private clinic in Madaripur town, on Tuesday afternoon. The infant, believed to be about a day old, was rescued by a cleaning staff member and immediately taken to the 250-bed Madaripur District Hospital for urgent medical care. Hospital authorities reported that the baby's condition, initially critical, is now improving. Police have launched an investigation to identify the parents, collecting CCTV footage and increasing intelligence operations. They also confirmed that legal measures will be taken through the Department of Social Services. The incident has raised concern among locals and authorities about the circumstances leading to the abandonment of the newborn.

A two-year-old girl named Faiza was killed after being hit by a government vehicle used by Ahmed Mofachcher, the Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Homna Upazila in Cumilla. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, at the Homna Upazila Parishad premises. According to local sources, the driver, Towabur Hossain, was driving at high speed inside the compound to pick up the assistant commissioner when the accident happened. The child, originally from Tarbhon village in Barishal’s Wazirpur upazila, was rushed to Homna Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared her dead. The assistant commissioner stated that he was not in the vehicle at the time and went to the hospital immediately after hearing the news. The driver fled the scene and remains at large, while police are investigating the incident.

A shocking incident in Ishwardi, Pabna, where eight newborn puppies were drowned in a pond inside a sack, has sparked nationwide outrage in Bangladesh. The act, allegedly committed by a government official’s wife and her son, drew widespread condemnation after a video of the grieving mother dog went viral on social media. Authorities have canceled the official’s housing allocation and initiated an investigation. The case has reignited debate over the country’s weak animal protection laws. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2019, killing or torturing animals, including stray dogs and cats, is punishable by up to two years in prison and fines, but enforcement remains limited. Legal experts note that only authorized livestock officials can file complaints, making it nearly impossible for citizens to pursue justice. As a result, many cases are filed under the Penal Code’s Section 429, which is difficult to apply to stray animals due to valuation issues. Animal rights groups are demanding stronger legal mechanisms and accountability.

An army sergeant named Mamunur Rashid, aged 40, was killed in a road accident in Natore’s Baraigram upazila on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm at Bahimali Farm area on the Bonpara-Lalpur road when a drum truck collided with the autorickshaw he was traveling in. Mamunur Rashid, son of Abdul Majid Mondal from Bormoina village in Lalpur upazila, was serving at the Chattogram Cantonment. He was returning to his workplace after leave and was en route to Bonpara when the accident took place. Locals rescued him and took him to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival. Police confirmed that military officials would handle the legal procedures related to the death of the army member. The tragic incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region.

The syndicate of Begum Rokeya University (BRU) has recommended the dismissal of Tabiur Rahman Pradhan, head of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, after finding evidence of recruitment forgery. The decision was made during the university’s 118th syndicate meeting on November 26. According to official records, irregularities occurred in the 2011 recruitment process when Tabiur Rahman’s name was added to the waiting list after the selection board meeting, altering the merit order and violating recruitment rules. He was later appointed temporarily to a professor/associate professor position without proper advertisement or selection procedures. The syndicate concluded that his appointment was fraudulent and recommended termination and further action. Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Shawkat Ali confirmed the decision but said it would be officially announced after the resolution is passed. Tabiur Rahman claimed he had not been formally notified of the decision. The case highlights long-standing irregularities in faculty recruitment at the university.

Police in Ishwardi, Pabna, Bangladesh have arrested Nishi Rahman, wife of a government officer, for allegedly killing eight puppies by sealing them in a sack and drowning them in a pond. The case was filed late Tuesday night under Section 7 of the Animal Welfare Act 2019 by Upazila Livestock Officer Aklima Khatun. The incident drew widespread condemnation on social media and from the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, which called the act inhumane and damaging to the country’s image. Following the incident, the local administration ordered Nishi Rahman’s husband, Hasanur Rahman, an official of the Small Farmers Foundation, to vacate his government quarters. Hasanur later expressed regret, claiming his wife acted out of concern for their children’s safety but did not intend for the puppies to die. The case has reignited discussions on animal cruelty and enforcement of animal welfare laws in Bangladesh.

Ten former army officers were brought before the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka on Wednesday in connection with a case alleging enforced disappearances and torture, categorized as crimes against humanity. The accused include former senior officers of the Bangladesh Army and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), such as Brigadier General Md Jahangir Alam and Brigadier General Tofayel Mostafa Sarwar. The case also names 17 defendants in total, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several former top officials, who are currently absconding. The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, is scheduled to hold a hearing on the formal framing of charges against all accused. Security around the tribunal and High Court premises was tightened, with police, army, RAB, and intelligence personnel deployed to maintain order during the proceedings.

An elderly inmate from Dhaka Central Jail, identified as Abdul Matin, 75, died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday night. According to prison guard Mirza Harun, Matin’s health deteriorated suddenly, prompting authorities to rush him to the hospital around 11:30 p.m., where doctors declared him dead upon arrival. The specific charges or case for which he was imprisoned remain unknown. DMCH police camp in-charge Md Faruk confirmed the death, citing doctors’ statements. The body has been kept in the hospital morgue for autopsy, which will be conducted in the presence of an executive magistrate. Following official procedures by the prison authorities, the body will be handed over to the family. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about the health and medical care of inmates in Bangladesh’s prisons.

A violent incident occurred in Ranisankail upazila of Thakurgaon when an assistant agriculture officer was assaulted by an angry crowd amid severe disorder during fertilizer distribution. The chaos erupted at Umaradangi market as farmers protested against fertilizer shortages and alleged irregularities in allocation. Tensions escalated when several farmers attempted to take excessive fertilizer under one name, sparking outrage among others waiting in line. Assistant Agriculture Officer Akhtar Hossain was attacked after returning to the site with the Upazila Agriculture Officer, Saidul Islam. He sustained serious head injuries and was transferred from Ranisankail Hospital to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Local authorities confirmed the incident and said legal action would follow after the victim’s recovery. The fertilizer dealer’s representatives could not be reached for comment. The incident reflects growing frustration among farmers struggling to secure fertilizer during the busy Rabi season for wheat, maize, and mustard cultivation.

A hearing on the formation of charges against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 16 others, including her security adviser Tarique Ahmed Siddique, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and Lt. Col. Sarwar Bin Kasem, is scheduled for today at International Crimes Tribunal-1. The case involves allegations of enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings during the Awami League’s 15-year rule. Ten army officers were brought from the Dhaka Cantonment sub-jail to the tribunal for the proceedings. State defense lawyers have been appointed for the absconding accused. The hearing follows a previous date set on November 23. In a related case, the tribunal is also recording the second day of testimony from the investigating officer in the Ashulia murder case, which involves the burning of six bodies and the killing of seven people. Nine arrested suspects, including former police officer Sheikh Afzalul, were produced before the court, with Afzalul testifying as a prosecution witness.

After 16 years of anticipation, an independent commission has submitted a 400-page report on the 2009 Pilkhana massacre, unveiling previously undisclosed and sensitive information. The report implicates over 50 influential figures, including then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former MP Barrister Fazle Noor Taposh, and several senior Awami League leaders, military officers, and intelligence officials. It alleges political approval, administrative inaction, and intelligence failures contributed to the tragedy that killed 74 people, including 57 army officers. The report claims Sheikh Hasina gave a 'green signal' for the operation, while Taposh coordinated with mutineers. It also accuses several ministers and military leaders of obstructing rescue operations and concealing facts. The Home Affairs adviser stated the ministry is reviewing the report seriously and will act on its recommendations. The findings have sparked renewed debate over accountability and transparency in one of Bangladesh’s most tragic national security incidents.

Bangladesh Police Headquarters announced that charge sheets have been submitted in 106 cases related to the July anti-discrimination student uprising. Among these, 31 are murder cases and 75 fall under other legal categories. The murder cases span districts including Pabna, Sirajganj, Bogura, Dhaka, Narayanganj, Cumilla, Chandpur, Feni, Kurigram, and Sherpur, as well as several metropolitan police jurisdictions such as Rajshahi, Chattogram, and Dhaka. The remaining 75 cases involve incidents in multiple districts and are being handled by various police units including PBI, CID, and metropolitan police divisions. Senior police officials are supervising the investigations to ensure proper legal procedures. Additionally, under Section 173(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code, interim investigation reports have been submitted in 437 cases recommending exemption for 2,830 individuals. Police authorities reaffirmed their commitment to completing investigations and bringing offenders to justice.

Bangladesh police have arrested Tushar Mondal, the young man whose video firing a pistol during a violent clash between BNP and Jamaat supporters in Ishwardi, Pabna, recently went viral. The arrest took place on Monday night in Sirajganj’s Dhanbandhi area following a joint operation by the district detective branch and local police. Pabna Superintendent of Police Anwar Zahid confirmed the arrest on Tuesday. Mondal, identified as an active Jamaat worker and associate of district Jamaat leader and MP candidate Abu Taleb Mondal, was found hiding a pistol and two rounds of ammunition at his home. The viral footage had sparked heated disputes between BNP and Jamaat over his political affiliation. Separate cases were filed by both parties after the clash, and police have since launched neutral operations to detain all involved. A new case under the Arms Act has also been filed against Tushar Mondal.

Two Bangladeshi men were allegedly beaten to death by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and their bodies dumped in the Padma River near the Wahedpur border in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district early Sunday. Local representatives and multiple sources claimed that the incident occurred between international pillars 76 and 77 when a group of cattle traders crossed the border. Two of them, identified as Ibrahim Rinku (28) and Momin Mia (29), were reportedly caught and assaulted by personnel from India’s Nimita BSF camp before being thrown into the river. Other members of the group managed to escape. Although Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has not officially confirmed the incident, local officials and intelligence sources have acknowledged receiving reports. Families of the missing men have remained silent, allegedly fearing legal complications. BGB’s 53rd Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Kazi Mostafizur Rahman stated that they have contacted BSF authorities to verify the matter.

Four police officers in Chattogram have been withdrawn and attached to the police lines following allegations of negligence during a rally organized by the banned Chhatra League on Chatteswari Road. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when several members of the banned student group suddenly gathered in front of the Berger Color Paints office and a small explosion was reportedly heard. The officers on patrol duty, including one assistant sub-inspector and three constables from the Chawkbazar area, allegedly failed to report the rally to their superiors. The matter came to light after videos of the rally circulated on social media. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (Public Relations) Aminur Rashid, the officers were withdrawn for dereliction of duty. Senior police officials confirmed that two of the withdrawn officers were from Chawkbazar Police Station, while the assignments of the other two remain unclear. The rally participants dispersed after police arrived at the scene.