The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has initiated an investigation against Asaduzzaman Hiru, widely known as the ‘foster son’ of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, over allegations of amassing illegal wealth worth thousands of crores of taka. According to ACC spokesperson Akhtarul Islam, the probe was launched following accusations that Hiru and his wife, Israt Jahan, accumulated assets through extortion, tender manipulation, smuggling, hundi transactions, and customs evasion. The ACC has formed a two-member team led by Assistant Director Md. Nasrullah Hossain, with Deputy Assistant Director Md. Abu Talha as a member. The commission stated that if the allegations are substantiated, legal action will be taken against both Hiru and his wife. Earlier, Hiru had been arrested in January in connection with a murder case filed at Badda Police Station in Dhaka.

Police in Chandpur recovered the half-decomposed body of 12-year-old Farzana Akter Fatema, who had been missing for five days. Her body was found in the Dakatiya River near Chairman Ghat in the Darjibari area. According to police, a fisherman first spotted the body entangled in water hyacinth and alerted locals, who then informed authorities. Farzana’s father identified her by her clothing. Preliminary investigation suggests that a trawler driver, Monir Hossain, pushed her into the Meghna River near Puranbazar on November 19. Monir was detained by nearby trawler operators and handed over to police, and he is currently in custody. The body has been sent to Chandpur General Hospital morgue for autopsy. Police said the family is preparing to file a murder case, and multiple teams are investigating the incident to uncover the full circumstances.

A Bangladeshi expatriate named Robin Ali, aged 39, was fatally stabbed by his South African wife during a domestic altercation in Welkom’s Hofstad area of the Free State province early Saturday night. Originally from Jatrabari, Dhaka, Robin had been living in South Africa for several years and worked at a shop in Upington, Northern Cape. He visited his wife and children in Welkom every few months. According to local Bangladeshi residents, a late-night argument between the couple escalated into violence, resulting in Robin being stabbed. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. Following the incident, the accused wife fled the scene. Local police have visited the site, filed a case, and launched an investigation into the murder.

Tensions flared in Manikganj on Sunday as rival groups clashed over the arrest of Baul singer Abul Sarkar, who faces charges of making derogatory remarks about Islam and Allah. Supporters of Sarkar staged a sit-in demanding his release, while members of the Islamist group Tawhidi Janata held a counter-protest calling for his maximum punishment and a ban on alleged anti-Islamic Baul activities. The confrontation turned violent near the city’s Shaheed Minar area, leaving four people injured, including three Baul followers and one Tawhidi Janata member. Police intervened and took the injured to Manikganj General Hospital. Authorities said the situation escalated suddenly despite initial peaceful demonstrations. Sarkar, president of the Bangladesh Baul Association, was arrested on November 20 following a complaint that he made blasphemous remarks during a musical event on November 1. His bail hearing was scheduled for November 23.

Police in Comilla have arrested 11 individuals involved in an attack on law enforcement officers during an operation to apprehend a wanted drug suspect. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Dharmapur area when drug dealers reportedly assaulted police personnel and vandalized a pickup van. Later that night, police conducted raids across suburban areas, detaining the suspects. The arrested individuals include both men and women aged between 18 and 55. On Sunday, they were sent to jail through the court. According to Kotwali Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahinul Islam, operations are ongoing to capture others linked to the assault and property damage. The attack highlights the growing risks faced by law enforcement in tackling narcotics-related crimes in the region.

A Dhaka court has set November 27 as the date for delivering the verdict in a corruption case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others. The case involves allegations of abuse of power in allocating government land under the Purbachal New Town Project. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) accused Hasina and her family members of obtaining plots through misuse of authority and false affidavits, depriving the general public of access. The investigation began in December last year, and in March this year, the ACC prepared charge sheets in six related cases against 23 individuals. The trial proceedings commenced on July 31 in Dhaka’s Fourth and Fifth Special Judge Courts. The case has drawn significant public attention due to the involvement of high-profile political figures and the implications for government land allocation practices.

A violent clash broke out at a trade and cottage industry fair in Shimultali, Gazipur, on Saturday night following an altercation over cigarette pricing. Witnesses reported that a vendor was selling cigarettes at a higher price than usual, leading to an argument when a buyer refused to pay the inflated rate. The situation escalated as the buyer was allegedly assaulted by the vendor and fair authorities. News of the assault quickly spread, prompting local residents to attack the fairgrounds. Several stalls, lottery booths, and offices were vandalized during the ensuing chaos. At least 20 visitors were injured while trying to flee the scene. Law enforcement arrived around 12:30 a.m. and brought the situation under control. Police officials described the incident as a minor dispute that spiraled into violence between locals and fair organizers.

An explosion occurred at the Bashundhara Cement factory in Madanpur, Bandar upazila of Narayanganj on Saturday evening, leaving six workers severely burned. The incident took place while workers were operating the boiler section of the plant. The injured—Tajul Islam (35), Kamal Hossain (45), Nahid (22), Ferdous (35), Atikur Rahman (42), and Torab Ali (55)—were immediately taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. According to resident physician Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman, all six sustained significant burn injuries, with Nahid suffering burns over 40% of his body. Most of the victims have facial burns and respiratory tract damage, complicating their condition. They are currently under intensive observation at the institute. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the explosion, and an investigation is expected to follow to determine the reason behind the industrial accident.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 of Bangladesh has scheduled hearings for the formation of charges against 13 army officers accused in two cases related to enforced disappearances and torture, considered crimes against humanity. The hearings are set for December 3 and December 7, as decided by a three-member bench led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder. The accused officers were presented before the tribunal earlier, and their lawyers requested permission for virtual appearances in future sessions. The tribunal also directed the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) and the Information Secretary to remove judges’ photos and contemptuous comments circulating on social media concerning the verdict in Sheikh Hasina’s case. Previously, on October 8, arrest warrants were issued against 25 current and former army officers in connection with coup-related killings, while 15 officers were later produced before the tribunal and sent to custody.

In Dhaka’s Lalbagh area, a major road stretching from Chapra Mosque to the Maternity Hospital intersection has been illegally occupied for decades by hundreds of makeshift and permanent shops. The encroachment has turned the road into a permanent market, causing severe traffic congestion, pollution, and daily suffering for office workers, students, and residents. Locals allege that both the police and Dhaka South City Corporation have failed to take effective action despite repeated complaints and occasional eviction drives that yield only temporary relief. The market, selling everything from tea to fish and vegetables, generates unhygienic waste and fosters an unsafe environment. Residents claim that some political figures and corrupt officials are profiting through extortion. City officials have offered little response, with key officers unavailable for comment. Locals demand immediate clearance of the road and sidewalks to restore normal movement and prevent further deterioration of living conditions in the densely populated neighborhood.

Thirteen Bangladeshi army officers were presented before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka on Sunday in connection with two cases of enforced disappearances and torture allegedly committed during the 15-and-a-half-year rule of the Awami League government. The officers were brought under heavy security in prison vans, with additional army and Border Guard Bangladesh personnel deployed around the tribunal premises. Earlier, on October 8, arrest warrants had been issued against 25 current and former army officers in three separate cases, including one related to killings during the July uprising. Fifteen of those officers were produced before the tribunal in October and later sent to a declared sub-jail inside Dhaka Cantonment. The tribunal also ordered public notices in newspapers for absconding accused to appear. In related developments, arrest warrants were previously issued against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her security adviser Tariq Ahmed Siddiq, and five former DGFI chiefs in separate cases.

Thirteen Bangladeshi army officers are set to appear before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday in connection with two disappearance-related cases alleging crimes against humanity during the Awami League government’s tenure. The cases involve incidents of torture at the Task Force for Interrogation (TFI) and the Joint Interrogation Cell. Authorities have tightened security around the tribunal premises, deploying police, RAB, BGB, and intelligence personnel. Earlier, on October 8, arrest warrants were issued against 30 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her security adviser retired Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique, and five former DGFI directors. The army later confirmed that 15 serving officers had been taken into custody. Among those appearing today are former RAB officials and DGFI directors, including Brigadier General Md Jahangir Alam and Major General Sheikh Md Sarwar Hossain. Notices have also been published in newspapers urging fugitive accused to appear before the tribunal.

The century-old Bangshal police outpost in Old Dhaka’s Mahuttuli area has become dangerously dilapidated, posing a serious safety threat to the 25 officers stationed there. Despite being declared hazardous long ago by the Dhaka South City Corporation, the building remains in use, with cracked walls, unstable ceilings, and damaged balconies. A partial collapse occurred in June 2023, prompting authorities to label the structure unsafe, yet no relocation followed. Police personnel report working in constant fear of structural failure, particularly during storms. Local residents also express concern over potential accidents. The outpost’s in-charge, Sub-Inspector Sheikh Ali Azhar, confirmed that an alternative building has been rented nearby and that relocation will occur soon. Deputy Police Commissioner Mallik Ahsan Uddin Sami stated that plans and budget approval for constructing a new multi-storey police facility are already in place. Residents and officers alike urge immediate action to prevent a possible tragedy.

A bus caught fire on Saturday night in Dhaka’s Mohakhali area, near the Disaster Management and Relief Department office on Bir Uttam AK Khandaker Road. The incident occurred around 9 p.m., and the cause of the fire remains unknown. No casualties have been reported so far. Witnesses said the blaze was extinguished by nearby building security personnel before fire service teams arrived. The incident comes amid a series of similar arson and explosion events across Dhaka over the past week. Earlier, a bus belonging to Victor Paribahan was set ablaze in Rampura, and separate crude bomb explosions were reported in Dhanmondi and Pallabi, injuring a police officer. Authorities are investigating whether the Mohakhali fire is linked to the recent wave of unrest targeting vehicles and public spaces in the capital.

Multiple clashes broke out between two groups of students at Dhaka Alia Madrasa on Saturday night, leading to heightened tension on campus. Witnesses reported that the conflict began inside the dormitory area and quickly escalated, resulting in several students being injured and taken to hospital. By around 10:45 p.m., some students were reportedly still trapped inside the halls as security forces and administrators worked to rescue them. To bring the situation under control, army personnel were deployed alongside police and other security agencies. Authorities have intensified patrols across the campus to prevent further violence. The atmosphere remains tense, with students expressing concern over their safety and the possibility of renewed clashes. Officials have yet to confirm the cause of the dispute or the total number of injuries.