Rafiul Islam Rafi, a 23-year-old medical student from Sir Salimullah Medical College, was killed when a brick fell on his head during an earthquake in Old Dhaka’s Kosaituli area. His mother, Nusrat Jahan Nipa, who was injured in the same incident, bid farewell to her son with prayers, saying they would meet again in heaven. Rafi’s first funeral prayer was held at his college in Dhaka, followed by a second at Bogura’s central Eidgah ground before burial at Namazgarh Anjuman-E Cemetery beside his grandfather and uncle. The tragedy occurred when a railing from a five-story building collapsed during the tremor. Nipa sustained injuries to her hand, shoulder, and eye but is now out of danger, according to doctors. Rafi’s father, Osman Gani Rustam, a principal at a polytechnic institute, rushed from Bogura to Dhaka after hearing the news. The incident has cast deep sorrow over Rafi’s family, friends, and community.

A fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at a multi-storey commercial building in Dhaka’s Segunbagicha area. According to the Fire Service and Civil Defence, the blaze started on the ninth floor of a 10-storey building around 3:00 p.m. The first unit from Siddikbazar Fire Station reached the scene at 3:14 p.m., followed by four additional units. After coordinated efforts by all five units, the fire was brought under control around 3:30 p.m. No casualties were reported immediately, and the cause of the fire as well as the extent of damage remain unknown. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine what triggered the blaze. The fire service has urged building owners to ensure proper fire safety measures in commercial properties to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Police in Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila have arrested four individuals, including a woman, for allegedly luring a government doctor into a honey trap, assaulting him, and extorting Tk 300,000. The victim, Dr. Shafiqul Islam, a health officer at Sripur Upazila Health Complex in Gazipur, was allegedly deceived through a fake Facebook profile named 'Jui Chowdhury' used by a woman identified as Tania Akter. After being invited to meet in Trishal, the doctor was taken to a rented flat where several people ambushed him, recorded compromising videos, and demanded Tk 1 million under threat of death. He was forced to pay Tk 22,500 in cash and Tk 280,000 via mobile transfer. Following his release, he filed a case with Trishal Police Station. Officers later arrested four suspects—Rabiul Molla, Sonali Akter, Rajna Akter, and Amirun—and recovered Tk 56,850 and six mobile phones used in the crime. Police are continuing efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Colombian authorities have seized 14 tons of cocaine from a warehouse near the Pacific port of Buenaventura, marking the country’s largest drug bust in ten years. The operation, carried out without casualties, was announced by the Ministry of Defense on social media. President Gustavo Petro confirmed the seizure, which comes amid escalating tensions with Washington over Colombia’s anti-narcotics efforts. The United States recently criticized Bogotá for insufficient action against drug trafficking and warned of possible financial sanctions and removal from the list of allies in the US-led war on drugs. Colombia remains the world’s largest producer of cocaine. President Petro has been openly critical of former US President Donald Trump’s anti-drug policies and has condemned US naval operations in the Caribbean and Pacific as extrajudicial killings. The massive seizure is seen as a significant move by Colombia to demonstrate its commitment to combating the narcotics trade despite diplomatic strains with the United States.

Pakistan’s security forces have killed 23 militants allegedly linked to India during two separate operations in the Kurram district, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The militants, identified as members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction known as 'Kharijis', were targeted as part of the ongoing counterterrorism initiative 'Azm-e-Istehkam'. The first operation resulted in 12 militant deaths, while a subsequent intelligence-based raid killed 11 more. ISPR claimed that both groups were involved in India-sponsored terrorist activities. Security forces continue combing operations in the region to eliminate remaining militants. The military emphasized its commitment to eradicating all forms of terrorism, especially those backed by foreign entities. These actions are part of the National Action Plan approved by the Federal Apex Committee, aimed at ensuring national security and regional stability through intensified intelligence-driven operations.

Authorities in Bogura, Bangladesh, have fined a spice mill owner BDT 300,000 for producing adulterated turmeric and chili powder using fabric dye, cattle feed, and rice bran. The mobile court, led by Executive Magistrate Rashidul Islam, conducted the raid at Al-Amin Spice Mill in Rajabazar on Thursday evening. Officials from the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority confirmed that the seized products contained harmful substances posing health risks. During the operation, 75 kilograms of rice bran, 150 kilograms of adulterated chili powder, and 150 kilograms of adulterated turmeric were confiscated and destroyed. The mill owner admitted to the offense and was penalized under Section 33 of the Food Safety Act 2013. Food safety officials stated that such drives will continue to protect public health and ensure the availability of safe food products in the market.

Police have arrested four young men in connection with an arson and crude bomb explosion at the main gate of Dhaka University Daksu leader Umma Uswatun Rafia’s residence. The suspects, identified as Masud Rana (45), Arif (30), Bipul (21), and Rajon (19), were detained on Friday night. According to Kotwali Model Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Shibirul Islam, the arrests followed an analysis of CCTV footage from the house. The attack occurred around 3 a.m. on Wednesday when unidentified miscreants set fire and detonated a crude bomb before fleeing. No injuries or major damage were reported, as residents quickly extinguished the flames. Following the incident, Rafia’s elder brother, Khondaker Zulkarnaine Rad, filed a case under the Explosives Act against unidentified persons at Kotwali Model Police Station on Thursday. Police are currently interrogating the detainees to determine their motives and possible links to the attack.

A Bogura court has ordered the confiscation of immovable assets belonging to former Additional DIG Hamidul Alam Milon and his wife, Shahzadi Alam Lipi, following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The order, issued by Senior Special Judge Shahjahan Kabir, prohibits the transfer or sale of the seized properties. Administrative officials in Bogura, Dhaka, and Narayanganj have been appointed as receivers to manage the assets. The ACC’s Bogura office filed the petition after a detailed investigation into the couple’s alleged accumulation of wealth beyond known income sources. Milon, who was previously suspended and later forced into retirement for misconduct, is currently in jail after being denied bail in a fraud case involving property deception. His wife, a former independent candidate in the Bogura-1 constituency, remains in hiding under an arrest warrant. The court’s decision marks a significant step in the ACC’s ongoing efforts to recover illegally acquired assets from former officials.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) issued a statement explaining the death of a detainee, Moktar, who was in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) in connection with the murder of Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria in Pallabi. According to the DMP, Kibria was shot dead by masked assailants on Monday, prompting his wife to file a murder case. The case was transferred to the DB, which arrested several suspects, including Moktar. During a raid based on information from the detainees, Moktar allegedly tried to flee and was caught with the help of locals, who assaulted him. Later, he was taken to the DB office, fell ill, and was treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital before being returned to custody. The next morning, police found him unresponsive and declared dead at the hospital. The DMP has formed a three-member committee led by Additional Commissioner Md. Sarwar to investigate the incident.

A man named Md. Moktar Hossain, 40, who was arrested in connection with the murder of Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria, has died while in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Kibria, 47, the member secretary of Pallabi Thana Jubo Dal, was shot dead by masked assailants at a shop in Mirpur-12 on Monday evening. Following the murder, the case was transferred to the DB for further investigation. On Thursday, police arrested three suspects—Nazrul, Masum, and Zaman—from various locations in Shariatpur. They reportedly confessed to their involvement and claimed that the murder weapon was with Moktar. Acting on their information, DB officers detained Moktar from a garage in Pallabi around 6 p.m. the same day. According to reports, an angry crowd physically assaulted him during the arrest. The DMP confirmed Moktar’s death on Friday and announced the formation of a three-member committee to investigate the incident.

Two unexploded crude bombs, locally known as cocktails, were recovered from the Dhaka metro rail track near Kazipara station on Friday morning. The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit’s bomb disposal team responded promptly after being alerted around 11:30 a.m. in the Kafrul police area. According to the bomb disposal report, the explosives had been thrown onto the track but failed to detonate. The team conducted a risk assessment before safely removing the devices from the metro line. The recovered cocktails were later defused at a secure location. All collected evidence from the site has been handed over to Kafrul Police for further legal action. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects or motives behind the incident, and an investigation is underway to determine how the explosives were placed near the metro infrastructure.

At least 15 people were killed and seven others injured after a boiler explosion ripped through a glue manufacturing factory in Faisalabad’s Malikpur area early Friday, according to reports by Dawn. The blast caused the building to collapse, damaging nearby houses and structures. Preliminary investigations suggest that a gas leak triggered the explosion. Officials said most of the victims were residents of houses adjacent to the factory. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is personally overseeing the rescue and relief operations. Rescue teams continue to clear debris, fearing more people may be trapped under the rubble. Several nearby homes were also destroyed, leaving residents injured or missing. The death toll, initially reported as three, rose to 15 as more bodies were recovered from the site. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the cause of the incident and are assessing the extent of structural damage in the surrounding area.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-2 has arrested Mohammad Hossain, alias 'Roktochosa Jony', a known gangster from Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area, during a late-night raid on November 21. According to RAB officials, Jony and his gang had long been involved in extortion, intimidation, assaults, and armed demonstrations in the locality. Acting on a tip-off, RAB conducted a special operation and detained him with locally made weapons. Authorities confirmed that multiple criminal cases are pending against him. A press briefing is scheduled at RAB-2’s Basila headquarters to provide further details. This is not Jony’s first arrest; in September 2023, he was detained by Mohammadpur police with a pistol, ammunition, and heroin. Law enforcement officials stated that his repeated arrests highlight ongoing efforts to curb organized crime in Dhaka’s neighborhoods.

A 55-year-old woman named Lalmone Nesha was injured in an explosion while collecting scrap materials in Kotalipara upazila of Gopalganj on Thursday afternoon. According to local sources, she was sorting through collected items near the Radhaganj Kurighor Restaurant when she found a round object and began handling it. The object suddenly exploded in her hand, injuring two to three fingers of her left hand. Witnesses rushed her to Kotalipara Upazila Health Complex, where doctors confirmed that the injury was caused by a cocktail-type explosive device. She was later referred to Barishal Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Police have confirmed the incident and said they are investigating the source of the explosive. The incident has caused concern among locals, though authorities believe it was an accidental explosion rather than a targeted attack.

A local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, was attacked at the Narsingdi Judge Court premises on Thursday afternoon while attending a court hearing. The victim, Siam Bhuiyan Abir, 28, joint convener of Ghorashal Municipality Chhatra Dal, was assaulted by several unidentified youths who used a beggar’s stick to strike him. He sustained head injuries requiring four stitches and multiple bruises on his body. Police and witnesses said the attack occurred after Siam had finished his court appearance and was drinking tea near the rest area. The assailants fled after the incident. Siam was taken to Narsingdi District Hospital for treatment and later released. Police suspect the attack may have been motivated by previous enmity and have pledged to investigate. Siam has demanded justice and called for a thorough inquiry into the assault.