Police in Narayanganj have recovered a shotgun that was looted from Araihazar Police Station during last year’s unrest following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government amid the anti-discrimination student movement. The weapon was found abandoned near a pond beside Government Safar Ali College on Sunday evening. According to Officer-in-Charge Khondaker Nasir Uddin, the recovery was made based on local information, and the shotgun has been secured in the police armory. Authorities are investigating how the firearm ended up near the college. During the August 5 violence, opportunistic miscreants attacked several police stations across the country, vandalizing and looting weapons, ammunition, and government property. Many of the stolen arms and ammunition remain missing. Police will verify the serial number of the recovered shotgun to confirm whether it belongs to the looted stock from Araihazar Police Station.

Armed attackers abducted 14 people, including a newlywed bride, her ten bridesmaids, a newborn, and two other women, from Chacho village in Sokoto State, northeastern Nigeria, between Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Local residents reported that the assailants raided the village under cover of darkness, marking the latest in a string of mass abductions plaguing the region in recent months. A local intelligence report confirmed the incident, noting a sharp rise in kidnappings by bandit groups in Sokoto during November—the highest in a year. Authorities suspect that failed peace negotiations between neighboring states and criminal gangs may have contributed to the surge. The same village was attacked in October, when 13 people were abducted and later released after ransom payments. The incident follows other recent mass kidnappings, including 25 students in Kebbi State and over 300 people in Niger State, underscoring Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

Police in Pabna have recovered nine motorcycles looted during a violent clash between BNP and Jamaat activists in Ishwardi upazila. The recovery took place on Saturday afternoon from a bamboo grove in the Char Gargari area of Sahapur Union. The operation was conducted jointly by the district detective branch, Ishwardi police, and officers from Pakshi and Rooppur outposts. Additional Superintendent of Police Pranab Kumar Sarkar confirmed the recovery, stating that the motorcycles were found based on secret information and are now in police custody. The clash, which occurred on Thursday, involved gunfire, arson, and physical assaults, leaving more than fifty people injured. During the violence, around fifty motorcycles were vandalized, and several were looted. Police are continuing investigations to identify those involved in the attack and the subsequent looting.

Five senior students from the Physics Department of Barishal University have been accused of severely ragging a junior student, Al Shahariar Mohammad Mustakim Majumdar, from the 11th batch. The incident allegedly took place on November 26 in the Rupatali Housing area, where the victim and other juniors were called by their immediate seniors. According to the written complaint submitted to the Vice-Chancellor, Proctor, and Department Chair on November 30, the seniors detained and mistreated the juniors under the pretext of ragging. The accused students—Nafiz Fardin Akand Swapnil, Mohammad Shamim Uddin, Imon Mahmud, Nehal Ahmed, and Miraj—are from the 10th batch. One accused claimed it was a picnic that turned into a minor dispute, denying any ragging. Barishal University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Toufique Alam confirmed receiving the complaint and stated that the university maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward ragging and will form an investigation committee to take necessary action based on findings.

Police in Jessore arrested a man named Liton Gazi, 40, during a late-night raid on Saturday, seizing five foreign-made pistols, ten magazines, 50 rounds of ammunition, and 4.5 kilograms of cannabis. The operation was conducted by a team led by Sub-Inspector Kamal Hossain of the Detective Branch (DB) based on secret information. The weapons and drugs were found hidden inside a box bed at Gazi’s residence in Madhugram under Nowapara Union. According to DB Officer-in-Charge Manjurul Haque Bhuiyan, the suspect admitted to being involved in arms and drug trafficking and confessed to previously sending weapon consignments to Cox’s Bazar. Police are currently interrogating him to identify his accomplices and trace the broader network behind the illegal arms trade.

Bangladesh police are conducting an extensive search for Jamaat-e-Islami activist Tushar Mondal, who went into hiding after a video showing him firing a gun during a violent clash between BNP and Jamaat supporters in Ishwardi went viral. The incident, which left at least 50 people injured, has sparked nationwide outrage and led to two separate cases filed by both parties, naming over 70 individuals and hundreds of unidentified suspects. Police have already arrested five people, including Tushar’s brother, as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities confirmed that Tushar has a negative reputation locally and a history of minor criminal activities. While Jamaat leaders deny his affiliation, BNP insists he is a Jamaat worker linked to a local MP candidate. Law enforcement officials stated they are determined to arrest all involved and restore order following the politically charged violence.

A Bangladeshi woman named Ruma Akter, originally from Narsingdi, has returned from Kuwait to Nandail in Mymensingh, claiming to be the wife of Nur Nabi, son of a former union parishad member. Ruma, who worked as a nurse in Kuwait, divorced her first husband and married Nur Nabi after developing a relationship abroad. Upon her return to Bangladesh, she went to her new husband’s home in South Khairati village, but his family refused to accept her as their daughter-in-law since Nur Nabi is currently in Kuwait. After being driven away, Ruma sought help from the local union member and police, eventually taking shelter at her husband’s house again. Local authorities are investigating the matter, and police have asked both parties to appear at the station for further discussion.

A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the newly constructed Cabinet Building (Building No. 1) of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka, prompting panic among government employees. The blaze, which started around 1:45 p.m. on the 10th floor, was brought under control by the Fire Service. According to Deputy Director Mohammad Saleh Uddin Ahmed, initial findings suggest that an electrical short circuit in an exhaust fan may have triggered the fire. Smoke quickly spread through the building, forcing officials and staff to evacuate. Public Works Secretary Nazrul Islam stated that a full investigation will be conducted to determine whether any faults existed in the building’s electrical system. No casualties were reported. The Secretariat houses key ministries, including the Ministry of Public Administration and the Cabinet Division. A similar fire incident occurred in Building No. 7 of the Secretariat in December last year.

In Savar’s DEPZ area, a group of armed robbers impersonating members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) hijacked a truck carrying 30 cows early Sunday night. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. when the perpetrators, using three microbuses, intercepted the truck traveling from Bogura to Brahmanbaria. They held the driver, helper, and cattle traders at gunpoint, forced them into a microbus, and drove away with the truck. Later, near Chandra, the robbers assaulted the victims before abandoning them. Acting swiftly, Ashulia police launched an operation and recovered the abandoned truck with five cows from Mymensingh’s bypass area around 8:30 a.m. No arrests have been made so far, but police have intensified efforts to locate the remaining stolen cattle and apprehend the culprits. The truck is currently in police custody as the investigation continues.

A robbery took place at the divisional office of Ispahani Tea in Sheikhpara Borobongram area under Shah Makhdum Police Station in Rajshahi city early Sunday morning. According to police, the robbers entered the premises by scaling the boundary wall around 4:30 a.m., tied up two on-duty security guards, and broke into the main office room on the second floor. They ransacked drawers and stole Tk 177,000 from the main office and another Tk 38,500 from the sales center on the ground floor, making off with a total of Tk 215,500. Shah Makhdum Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mashuma Mustari confirmed the incident, stating that police have already visited the scene, collected CCTV footage and other evidence, and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the culprits. Legal proceedings are underway.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has initiated an inquiry into allegations that Transcom Group CEO Simin Rahman offered Tk 100 crore in bribes to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ACC assigned Deputy Director A.K.M. Mahbubur Rahman to lead the investigation on November 5, focusing on both institutional and individual involvement. Officials stated that if necessary, bank accounts or assets linked to the case may be frozen. The probe follows earlier legal disputes within the Transcom family, including multiple cases filed by Simin’s sister, Shazreh Haque, accusing family members of embezzlement and illegal share transfers. The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) previously seized documents from Transcom’s Gulshan head office. The internal family feud over control of the business emerged after the death of founder Latifur Rahman in 2020, when his wife Shahnaz Rahman became chairperson and Simin assumed the CEO role.

A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the 10th floor of the new building (Building No. 1) of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka. The blaze started around 2:30 p.m., triggering continuous fire alarms and causing panic among employees as smoke spread throughout the building. Witnesses reported seeing smoke rising from the upper floors before quickly evacuating to safety. The building houses the Ministry of Public Administration and the Cabinet Division. Firefighters responded promptly, and all staff were evacuated to a secure area on the ground. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. This incident follows a similar fire in December last year at Building No. 7 of the Secretariat, which severely damaged several floors and around 200 rooms. Authorities are investigating the latest incident to assess the extent of damage and prevent future occurrences.

An eight-year-old boy named Rabbi Hossain was tragically killed after being run over by a speeding truck in Jagannathpur village under Failzana Union of Chatmohar upazila, Pabna, on Sunday morning. According to local sources, Rabbi was playing near the roadside with friends when he suddenly ran across the road and was struck by a truck traveling from Jagannathpur toward Pabna. He died instantly at the scene. Locals detained the truck, its driver, and the helper before handing them over to the police. Chatmohar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Manjurul Alam confirmed the incident, describing it as deeply unfortunate. He stated that the truck has been seized and both the driver and helper have been arrested, with legal proceedings currently underway. The incident has sparked grief in the local community, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety and reckless driving in rural areas.

Three people were killed and several others injured in a violent clash over a land dispute in Chilakhana village of Santoshpur Union under Nageshwari upazila in Kurigram district on Sunday morning. The conflict erupted around 10:30 a.m. when two related families, who had jointly purchased 18 decimals of land a year ago, engaged in a long-standing ownership dispute. The confrontation turned deadly when one group attempted to take possession of the disputed land, leading to a fight between the two sides. Among the deceased were Ershadul Haque (42), Kulsum Begum (50), and Altaf Hossain (55). Several others, including men and women, sustained serious injuries and were transferred to Kurigram and Rangpur Medical College Hospitals for advanced treatment. Police confirmed the fatalities and said an investigation is underway, though no case had been filed as of the time of reporting.

A Dhaka court has once again postponed the submission of the investigation report in the 2012 murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, marking the 122nd delay. The new submission date has been set for January 5. The report was originally due on November 30, but investigators failed to present it. Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbub Alam granted the extension after being informed by police officials. The couple, both prominent journalists, were found murdered in their rented apartment in West Rajabazar, Dhaka, on February 11, 2012. Following the High Court’s September 30 directive, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was removed from the investigation, and a high-powered task force under the Home Ministry was assigned to continue the probe. Although the six-month deadline set by the court has expired, the prosecution stated that the investigation is ongoing and requested an additional nine months to complete it.