Six students were injured in a stabbing incident at Gararan Khalilia Fazil Madrasa in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila after protesting the harassment of female classmates. The attack occurred when a ninth-grade student, identified as Mohammad Siam, allegedly stabbed students from grades eight and ten following a dispute over his behavior toward female students. The confrontation began the previous day when Siam was reprimanded by teachers after being confronted by senior students. Seeking revenge, he returned with a knife and attacked them after their exam. Three of the injured were sent to Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital, while others received treatment at Sreepur Upazila Health Complex. The madrasa authorities have informed local education and administrative officials and plan disciplinary action. Police confirmed the incident and are conducting an operation to arrest the suspect. Teachers and community leaders expressed concern over rising youth violence and the lack of preventive measures in educational institutions.

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, announced that law enforcement agencies have been instructed to arrest those responsible for recent attacks on Baul singers. Following a meeting of the Advisory Council, Alam said that a special operation is underway in Manikganj, Thakurgaon, and Khulna, where incidents of violence occurred. The attacks reportedly took place during demonstrations demanding the release of Baul singer Abul Sarkar, who had been detained on allegations of hurting religious sentiments. Authorities have directed police in affected areas to act swiftly and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. The government emphasized maintaining law and order and protecting the rights of cultural groups like the Bauls, who are known for their spiritual and musical traditions. The ongoing operations aim to prevent further unrest and ensure accountability for the assaults.

Chittagong University (CU) is facing a growing crisis as the number of fake students identified on campus continues to rise. The latest arrest involves Minhaz Islam Rifat, who falsely claimed to be a third-year economics student while actually working at a local hospital. He allegedly sent inappropriate messages to female students and maintained ties with campus political groups. Over the past decade, at least ten imposters have been caught posing as CU students, engaging in fraud, theft, and harassment. Previous cases include individuals who forged admission documents, impersonated relatives of freedom fighters to gain quota benefits, or claimed to be intelligence officers. University authorities admit that such imposters exploit CU’s identity for personal gain and that their ability to act is limited when offenders are not officially enrolled. Students and faculty are demanding stronger verification systems and stricter enforcement to prevent further incidents of deception and misconduct on campus.

Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) thwarted a major yaba smuggling attempt near the Ukhiya border when traffickers fled back into Myanmar, abandoning three bags containing 360,000 yaba tablets. The incident occurred late Wednesday night in the Phari Bill area, where a special BGB patrol intercepted two individuals crossing from Myanmar. Upon being challenged, the smugglers dropped their bags and escaped. Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Jasim Uddin, commander of the 64 BGB Battalion, confirmed the seizure on Thursday morning. BGB suspects a large trafficking network was behind the operation and has intensified intelligence surveillance to identify those involved. The recovered yaba tablets have been handed over to Ukhiya police for legal proceedings. BGB reiterated its commitment to maintaining strict border security and continuing anti-narcotics operations along the Bangladesh-Myanmar frontier.

A violent clash erupted between students of Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST) and local residents following allegations that a shopkeeper harassed and inappropriately touched a female student. The incident began on November 24 when the student visited a shop to buy electronic items and accused the shopkeeper, Monayem Hossain, of misconduct. After the complaint spread on campus, students confronted Monayem, leading to escalating tensions. Villagers later joined the confrontation, resulting in stone-throwing and injuries to around 25 students and two journalists. Police intervened to restore order, and Monayem was arrested under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. The university vice-chancellor visited injured students and promised medical and psychological support. While the campus remains calm, authorities are working with local business leaders to prevent further unrest. Conflicting accounts from Monayem’s family claim the incident was a misunderstanding. An investigation is underway to determine the facts behind the clash.

In Maharashtra’s Kalyan region, three Muslim students were humiliated by Hindu extremists after performing prayers inside a classroom at Ideal College. Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal filmed the students praying and circulated the video online, accusing them of hurting Hindu sentiments. The extremists then forced the students to apologize and bow before a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj while police officers reportedly stood by without intervening. Eyewitnesses said the students were surrounded and threatened with chants of 'Jai Shri Ram,' a slogan often used to intimidate Muslims. Local Muslim organizations condemned the incident as part of a growing pattern of anti-Muslim harassment across BJP-ruled states, citing police inaction and rising intolerance. Social activists in Mumbai warned that such incidents are deepening fear among Muslim families and students. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s foreign ministry condemned rising Islamophobia in India and urged the international community to take notice.

Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies have been ordered to conduct a special operation to arrest those responsible for recent attacks on Baul singers in different parts of the country. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced the directive following a meeting of the Advisory Council on Thursday. According to him, police in Manikganj are already acting on the instructions, while similar operations are underway in other affected areas including Thakurgaon and Khulna. The attacks reportedly took place during demonstrations demanding the release of Baul artist Abul Sarkar, who had earlier been detained on allegations of hurting religious sentiments. The government’s move aims to ensure accountability and prevent further violence against the Baul community, which has long been a symbol of Bangladesh’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

A devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has claimed at least 55 lives, including one firefighter, while several others remain injured. The blaze, which began around 2:51 p.m. local time on Wednesday, engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in the government housing complex. Firefighters worked through the night to bring the flames under control, though smoke and small fires were still visible the following morning. Authorities confirmed that four buildings were completely destroyed, and three others sustained significant damage. Police have arrested three individuals — two company directors and one engineer — linked to a construction firm as part of the ongoing investigation. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and officials have warned that full extinguishment and recovery operations may take an entire day. Residents displaced by the fire have gathered near the site to assess the damage to their homes.

At least three police officers were killed and two others injured when militants attacked a police checkpoint in Hangu district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late on Tuesday night. The assault occurred at the Qazi Talab checkpoint on Shahu Road, where heavy gunfire was exchanged between the attackers and police forces. District Police Officer Khan Zeb Khan said the officers fought bravely against the militants until reinforcements arrived to support them. The deceased officers were identified as LHC Wahid Shah and Constable Abdul Samad, while the third victim’s identity remains unknown. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Soail Afridi condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly attempt to disrupt peace and demoralize security forces. He vowed that the perpetrators would be brought to justice and assured government support for the families of the slain and injured officers.

Mohammad Aslam Khan, the Secondary Education Officer of Sandwip Upazila in Chattogram, has been transferred to Bijoynagar in Brahmanbaria following the circulation of controversial videos and confirmed allegations of misconduct. Reports accuse him of working shirtless in the office, writing indecent comments in inspection logs when bribes were not offered, encouraging teachers to use drugs, and behaving inappropriately toward female teachers. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education issued the transfer order signed by Assistant Director Khalid Hossain after the allegations were verified. Local teachers, students, and guardians expressed relief at the decision, calling for his retirement and medical evaluation. Officials noted that Aslam Khan had previously been transferred from Bandarban for irregularities. Chattogram District Education Officer Abdul Aziz emphasized the need for administrative action due to the seriousness of the complaints and behavioral issues.

A Dhaka Safe Food Court has issued arrest warrants against top officials of Nestlé Bangladesh and Meghna Group of Industries over allegations of producing and marketing substandard and harmful food products. The cases, filed by a food inspector from Dhaka South City Corporation, cite laboratory tests showing excessive acidity and low milk solids in Nestlé’s KitKat wafers, and low sucrose levels with traces of sulfur dioxide in Meghna Sugar Refinery’s sugar. The court found the acidity and chemical presence to indicate spoilage and artificial whitening. Nestlé Bangladesh denied wrongdoing, stating that KitKat is imported from Dubai and India and not subject to local BSTI standards. Meghna Group did not comment on the allegations. The court scheduled the next hearing for December 15. The issue has sparked consumer outrage, with many questioning the quality control of multinational brands operating in Bangladesh.

A Dhaka court has sentenced former RAJUK member (Estate and Land) Mohammad Khurshid Alam to one year in prison in connection with corruption cases over the Purbachal New Town project. The verdict was delivered by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of the Dhaka Special Judge Court-5. Khurshid Alam, the only accused currently in custody among 23 defendants, was present in court during the ruling. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed six separate cases in January alleging that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members, along with several government officials, abused power to obtain RAJUK plots. The prosecution claimed that the accused misused authority for personal and family benefits, while Khurshid’s lawyer argued that he had no role in the allocation process and gained no advantage. The court earlier fixed November 27 for verdict announcements in the related cases, with most accused, including Sheikh Hasina, remaining absconding. The ACC expects maximum punishment for all involved in the alleged misuse of power.

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered new details while investigating the assets of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family. During the opening of three bank lockers—one at Pubali Bank and two at Agrani Bank—officials found 831.67 tolas (about 9,707 grams) of gold jewelry, gold ornaments shaped like boats and deer, and a note listing family members’ names. However, Hasina’s personal locker at Pubali Bank contained only a small jute bag, sparking speculation that important documents might have been removed. The ACC and the National Board of Revenue’s Central Intelligence Cell began probing alleged corruption and undeclared wealth of the Hasina family after her ouster on August 5 last year. Tax officials noted discrepancies between declared assets and the gold found, suggesting possible concealment. The ACC said it will verify whether the gold constitutes undeclared wealth, while questions remain about whether the Pubali Bank locker was accessed after August 5.

Police in Faridpur have arrested Sheikh Faez Ahmed, president of the Bangabandhu Cultural Alliance in Faridpur and a key accused in the July Movement attack and attempted murder case. Faez, 48, was detained on Wednesday evening near the Dream Shopping Complex in Alipur after anti-discrimination student activists identified and held him before handing him over to police. He had been on the run since early August following allegations of participating in attacks against student protesters during the July 2024 movement. Faez, son of Sheikh Manik from Goalachamot area and former chairman of the Faridpur Cooperative Bank, reportedly returned to the city recently and was involved in controversial activities. Police Superintendent Abdul Jalil confirmed that Faez had been wanted for months and that legal action is now being taken against him. The arrest follows growing local demands for accountability over the violence during the July protests.

A massive fire broke out on Wednesday night at an old, abandoned cargo ship named 'Rahan' anchored at the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) dockyard in Narayanganj’s Nabiganj area. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at BIWTC’s No. 3 dockyard, where the vessel had been idle for nearly two decades. Two units of the Bandar Fire Service and Civil Defense managed to bring the blaze under control after about an hour of effort. No injuries or casualties were reported, though various materials stored on the ship were completely destroyed. Witnesses and local residents suggested that drug users who frequented the abandoned vessel might have caused the fire, possibly from a discarded cigarette. Authorities have yet to determine the exact cause or assess the extent of the damage, but preliminary reports indicate that the fire spread rapidly due to the ship’s deteriorated condition and flammable materials on board.