A bus parked for repairs in a garage in Lakshmipur’s Itarpul area was severely damaged by fire early Wednesday morning. Fire Service officials suspect that the blaze originated from a mosquito coil left burning inside the vehicle. The fire broke out at Didar’s garage, where a Nipu Paribahan bus was undergoing maintenance. A Fire Service unit managed to control the flames within 20 minutes, but the bus’s seats and machinery were already destroyed. The owner, Mostafizur Rahman Swapan, reported an estimated loss of around 1.8 million taka and expressed distress as the bus was his only source of income. Police have begun an investigation to confirm the cause, though no complaints or arrests have been made so far. Authorities said they are treating the incident seriously and will determine the exact cause after a full investigation.

A municipal office assistant died following a physical altercation with a surveyor at Kumarkhali Municipality in Kushtia on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in room 115 of the municipal building when Shahidul Islam Kuti, 56, reportedly confronted surveyor Firozul Islam while demanding overdue salaries. The municipality’s 57 employees have allegedly not been paid for 42 months, amounting to nearly 100 million taka. During the confrontation, a scuffle broke out, after which Shahidul was later found unconscious in another room and declared dead at Kumarkhali Upazila Health Complex. Following the incident, Shahidul’s relatives vandalized the surveyor’s house and blocked the main gate of the municipality in protest. Police have recovered the body and sent it for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Three young men from Madaripur, Bangladesh — Imran Khan, Munna Talukder, and Bayezid Sheikh — were shot dead by Libyan mafia while attempting to reach Italy illegally by boat across the Mediterranean Sea. Their bodies were reportedly thrown into the sea after the attack. The victims had each paid large sums to a local human trafficking agent, identified as Shipon Khan, who allegedly promised safe passage to Italy but instead detained and extorted additional money from their families. Following the deaths, Shipon and his family went into hiding, while relatives of the victims demanded exemplary punishment for those involved and urged the government to help recover the bodies. Police in Madaripur confirmed awareness of the incident and stated that legal action would be taken once formal complaints are filed. The tragedy highlights the ongoing risks faced by Bangladeshi migrants seeking illegal routes to Europe through Libya.

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of Obaid Ullah Al Masud, former chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh, in connection with a Tk 189 crore loan scam case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The order was issued on Wednesday, November 19, by Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Sabbir Foyez after the ACC’s Deputy Assistant Director Mohammad Shah Jalal requested that Masud be kept in custody until the investigation is complete. The case, filed on September 28, accuses Masud and 10 others of embezzling Tk 189.8 crore by violating banking regulations to secure a loan from Agrani Bank’s Asadganj branch in Chattogram. Masud previously served as a General Manager at Agrani Bank before becoming the chairman of Islami Bank. The court’s decision marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into high-level financial misconduct within Bangladesh’s banking sector.

Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two notorious criminals, Monir Hossain alias Sohel alias Pata Sohel (30) and Sujon alias Bukpora Sujon (35), for their alleged involvement in the murder of Golam Kibria, the member secretary of Pallabi Thana Jubo Dal. RAB officials revealed that the killing stemmed from political rivalry and territorial dominance disputes in the Mirpur area. The murder was reportedly premeditated and involved financial transactions. Kibria was shot dead on November 17 by six armed assailants at a hardware store in Pallabi’s C Block. One bystander was also injured during the attack. Following the incident, RAB launched an investigation analyzing CCTV footage and arrested the suspects from Savar and Tongi. Both detainees are members of the infamous ‘Four Star Group’ and have multiple criminal cases, including murder and drug trafficking. Authorities suspect underworld links and are continuing investigations to identify other conspirators.

In Chattogram’s Raozan upazila, police recovered a foreign-made pistol, two loaded magazines, and ammunition from a grocery shop during a special operation. The District Detective Branch (DB) arrested three individuals—Jahir Ahmad, Sakibul Islam, and his brother Rana—in connection with the illegal possession of firearms. The raid took place on Tuesday night at Chowdhuryhat in Noapara Union, where the pistol and magazines were found hidden on a shop shelf. Based on Jahir’s information, two more suspects were detained from Patiya’s Haidgaon Maizpara area. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Additional Superintendent of Police (DB) Russell confirmed that a case under the Arms Act has been filed and the accused have been sent to court. He also stated that DB police have recently intensified operations, arresting eight people and recovering multiple firearms and ammunition across the district this month.

A 70-year-old detainee named Md. Amzad Ali, who had been brought from Keraniganj Central Jail to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for treatment, died late Tuesday night while under medical care. Ali, son of the late Chan Momin Mia from Chowdala village in Gomastapur, Chapainawabganj, had fallen ill in prison on November 16 and was subsequently admitted to DMCH. Despite receiving medical attention, he passed away around 9:30 p.m. on November 18. Authorities have not disclosed details about the case for which he was detained. Police confirmed the death based on doctors’ reports, and the body has been kept at the hospital morgue for autopsy. A magistrate will oversee the inquest report before the body is handed over to the family following necessary prison formalities.

At least 15 people were injured in a violent clash between residents of Nanshree and Siddarchar villages under Chhatak upazila’s Charmohalla Union in Sunamganj on Wednesday morning. The conflict reportedly began with a verbal altercation between Chandali, son of late Chamok Ali of Nanshree, and Abdul Haque and Mostai Ahmed, sons of late Keramat Ali of Siddarchar. The argument quickly escalated, leading villagers from both sides to gather with local weapons and engage in a fierce confrontation. Injured individuals, including Chandali, Abdul Haque, Mostai Ahmed, Ali, and Rubel, were taken to Kaitak Hospital and nearby health centers for treatment. Local leaders and representatives have urged calm, emphasizing that such incidents over trivial matters are regrettable. Police from Chhatak station arrived promptly to control the situation, and authorities confirmed that the area is now peaceful. Legal action will be taken if formal complaints are filed.

Two cattle traders were attacked and robbed of Tk 4 lakh on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway in Shibchar, Madaripur early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. near the Bandar Khola intersection when a private car blocked their pickup truck. Four assailants from the car reportedly hacked the traders, Rajon Molla (60) and Alauddin Dewan (67), before fleeing with the money. The victims were traveling from Panchchar to Tekerhat to buy cattle when the robbery took place. Both injured men were taken to Shibchar Upazila Health Complex for treatment. Police from Shibchar Police Station visited the scene, though no formal complaint had been filed as of the latest report. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the culprits behind the violent robbery.

A massive fire broke out at the Standard Phoenix Oil Ltd. factory in the Bagherbazar area of Gazipur Sadar upazila on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze, which started around 1 p.m., rapidly intensified, prompting the deployment of seven fire service units from Joydebpur, Sreepur, and nearby stations. Despite continuous efforts, the fire remained uncontrolled as of 3:45 p.m. Eyewitnesses reported that factory security personnel initially tried to contain the flames before alerting the fire service. According to Gazipur Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Md. Mamun, the fire had spread to nearby areas, increasing the severity of the situation. No casualties or cause of the fire have been confirmed yet, and authorities are working to prevent further damage. The incident has raised concerns about industrial safety in the region, which has seen several factory fires in recent years.

A 10-year-old girl named Tanisha Moni, a fourth-grade student from Banglabazar Cadet Madrasa in Noakhali’s Companiganj upazila, was found dead after allegedly taking her own life. According to family sources, Tanisha became upset when her mother and brother went on a trip without her. She was left in the care of her grandmother, during which she reportedly hanged herself using a scarf inside their home. Police recovered the body on Tuesday evening and sent it to Noakhali General Hospital for autopsy the following morning. Companiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Gazi Muhammad Fouzoul Azim said initial evidence suggests suicide, and further legal action will depend on the post-mortem report. The tragic incident has deeply shocked the local community, highlighting growing concerns about child mental health and emotional well-being in family environments.

A petrol bomb was thrown at the Suapur branch of Grameen Bank in Dhamrai, Dhaka, early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. when two unidentified individuals arrived on a motorcycle and hurled the bomb at the bank office located on the second floor of a two-storey building in Suapur Bazar. The bomb hit a wall and fell onto the roof of an adjacent tin-shed room, causing a small fire. Local residents and the night guard quickly extinguished the flames, preventing any damage or injuries. CCTV footage captured the attack and the resulting fire. Police have visited the scene and launched an investigation. According to Dhamrai Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Monirul Islam, five of the six Grameen Bank branches in the area operate from rented premises with local security guards, and police monitoring has been increased. Legal action is being taken regarding the incident.

A Dhaka court has sentenced a woman to one year in prison for concealing her previous marriage from her second husband. The court also handed a two-year jail term to the marriage registrar (kazi) involved in the wedding and revoked his license. The verdict was delivered by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Zakir Hossain on Tuesday in a fraud case filed by computer engineer Zahid Hasan. The convicted woman, identified as Mosammat Nusrat Jahan Tasnim alias Tasmin Nahar (26), and kazi Abu Musa Ahmed were each fined 5,000 taka, with an additional one-month jail term if unpaid. Nusrat was sent to prison immediately after the verdict, while the kazi remains absconding and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. The case originated in 2020 after Zahid discovered that Nusrat had hidden her earlier marriage when marrying him in 2017. Another accused, Aminul Islam, was acquitted due to lack of evidence.

The Business Community Bangladesh (BCB) has announced the closure of all mobile phone retail shops across the country in protest against the alleged detention of SumashTech CEO Abu Sayeed Piyas by the Detective Branch (DB) of police. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Wednesday, November 19. According to Piyas’s family, he was taken from his Mirpur-1 residence around 3 a.m. by DB officers, who also confiscated his mobile phone. The association’s leaders demanded his immediate release, warning of a nationwide movement if he is not freed within the day. The incident has sparked concern among business communities and raised questions about the circumstances of Piyas’s detention. Law enforcement authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the matter.

An unidentified group set fire to a stationary bus along the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway near the MC Bazar area of Sreepur upazila in Gazipur early Wednesday, November 19. The bus was parked beside Sufia Textile Mills when the incident occurred. A video showing the burning bus later circulated widely on social media, prompting public concern. Police officials, including Sreepur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Muhammad Abdul Barik, confirmed that they had seen the video but were yet to verify its authenticity. Law enforcement teams have been dispatched to the scene to investigate the incident and identify those responsible. Authorities have not yet determined the motive behind the arson or whether it was linked to any broader unrest or criminal activity. No casualties were reported at the time of filing this report.