In Madarganj upazila of Jamalpur, depositors organized a torch procession on Sunday demanding the recovery of Tk 1,500 crore allegedly embezzled by 28 cooperative societies. The demonstration, held under the banner of the 'Money Recovery Committee', followed a four-day sit-in at the upazila parishad premises. Protesters accused the cooperative society directors of fraud and criticized local administration and law enforcement for inaction. The rally, led by committee convener Shiblul Bari Raju, began at the upazila parishad grounds and marched through Balijuri Bazar before concluding with a brief rally. Speakers at the event reiterated their demand for the arrest of those responsible and warned of intensified protests if authorities fail to act. Reports suggest that with the alleged collusion of cooperative office officials, 27 societies collected deposits worth Tk 1,500 crore under a banking-like system before disappearing.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Md. Hejbul Alam Raju, 30, the general secretary of the banned 29th Ward Chhatra League unit in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area, for possessing a foreign-made pistol. The arrest took place on Saturday night during a special operation in the Adabar area’s Nobodoy Housing Society. According to RAB-2’s media officer, Additional Superintendent of Police Md. Shamsul Islam, the operation was conducted based on secret intelligence. Raju allegedly used the firearm to intimidate locals and exert influence in the area. The seized revolver and the accused have been handed over to Adabar Police Station for further legal proceedings. Authorities are investigating the source of the weapon and Raju’s possible involvement in other criminal activities.

A series of violent incidents shook Dhaka on Sunday night as unidentified miscreants set fire to a passenger bus in Badda and carried out multiple crude bomb (cocktail) explosions across the city. Firefighters quickly extinguished the bus fire, and no casualties were reported. In a separate attack, two cocktails were hurled at the residence of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the interim government’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, while she was at home. Additional explosions were reported in Panthapath, Banglamotor, New Eskaton, Mahakhali, and Pallabi areas, injuring at least one pedestrian. Police have launched investigations and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators. Law enforcement officials confirmed that security measures have been tightened across the capital following the incidents, which have raised concerns about public safety and political unrest in the city.

A sound grenade explosion in Tongi, Gazipur, caused panic among residents on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. near the Station Road area when unidentified miscreants reportedly threw the device from the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) flyover onto the Tongi-Ghorashal regional road. Witnesses described a loud blast that sent pedestrians running in fear. Police officers stationed nearby quickly responded, collected evidence from the scene, and launched an investigation. According to Tongi East Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Wahiduzzaman, no casualties were reported. Authorities suspect that the exploded sound grenade may have been one of the devices stolen during an incident on August 5. Law enforcement officials are now working to identify those responsible and determine the motive behind the explosion, which temporarily disrupted normal activity in the busy area.

An abandoned Laguna vehicle caught fire inside the South Keraniganj Police Station compound in Dhaka on Sunday night, reportedly set ablaze by unidentified individuals. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. and was confirmed by Sajedul Kabir Jowardar, Senior Station Officer of the Postagola Fire Service. Two fire service units quickly responded and brought the fire under control. Witnesses said two men ignited the vehicle before fleeing when a woman screamed upon witnessing the act. The sudden blaze caused panic within the station and nearby areas. Locals expressed concern that such an incident in front of a police station raises serious security questions and may indicate a deliberate act of sabotage. Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Akhtar Hossain stated that authorities have yet to determine whether the fire was an act of sabotage or an accident, and an investigation is underway.

Two crude bombs exploded outside the residence of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, an adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, in Dhaka’s Central Road area on Sunday night. Witnesses reported that two unidentified assailants arrived quickly, threw the explosives, and fled the scene, causing panic among nearby residents. The incident occurred around 9 p.m., prompting an immediate police response. New Market Police Station Officer-in-Charge A.K.M. Mahfuzul Haque confirmed that law enforcement officials are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. No injuries or major property damage were reported as of late Sunday. Authorities have increased security in the area and initiated an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack.

A fire broke out at the dumping yard of South Keraniganj Police Station in Dhaka around 10 p.m. on Sunday, November 16. According to Postagola Fire Service Senior Station Officer Sajedul Kabir Zowardar, the fire appeared to be an act of arson based on the condition of the blaze and eyewitness accounts. Two fire service units were deployed to control the flames, which destroyed a dumped laguna vehicle. A female witness reported seeing two unidentified men fleeing the scene as the fire started. However, Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Akhtar Hossain of South Keraniganj Police Station suggested that the fire might have originated from garbage combustion rather than deliberate arson. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident to determine whether it was accidental or intentional.

A liquor bar named Bangladesh Media Club Ltd., reportedly owned by fugitive journalist Nayeem Nizam, has sparked controversy over its licensing and operation. According to allegations by Aminur Rahman Khan from Purana Paltan, the bar received its license during the Awami League government under the direction of former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, allegedly bypassing regulations. Following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Nizam went into hiding, yet influential groups are reportedly trying to relocate and reopen the bar despite a Home Ministry order issued on April 15, 2024, prohibiting such transfers. Attempts to secure court approval also failed after the Attorney General’s Office opposed the move. However, reports suggest continued pressure on the Department of Narcotics Control to allow the bar’s operation. Observers have called for a thorough investigation, emphasizing that a fugitive cannot legally run a liquor business under existing laws.

Malaysian immigration authorities detained 123 migrant workers, including 45 Bangladeshi nationals, during an operation named 'Ops Mahir' at a plastic factory in Johor state. The raid, conducted on Saturday evening, followed weeks of surveillance and public complaints about illegal foreign labor employment. Johor Immigration Director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said the detainees failed to produce valid work permits and were charged with violating the Immigration Act. The arrested workers include nationals from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, India, and Pakistan, aged between 20 and 48. One local human resources officer was also detained. During the operation, panic spread among workers, and several attempted to flee before officers sealed all exits. All detainees have been sent to the Setia Tropika Immigration Depot for further questioning, and authorities confirmed that legal proceedings are underway.

Bus operations between Barishal and the rest of Bangladesh have been suspended following violent clashes and vandalism at the Nathullabad Central Bus Terminal on Saturday night. The unrest began after an argument over half fares between a BM College student and transport workers escalated, leading hundreds of students to attack the terminal, vandalizing over 150 buses and setting one on fire before firefighters intervened. Transport workers allege that large sums of money were looted and 20–25 workers injured, while students claim workers assaulted them first when they protested the harassment of a fellow student. Although no official strike was declared, bus owners and workers have stopped services citing safety concerns and heavy damage. The suspension has caused severe travel disruptions across the southern region, leaving passengers stranded. Bus owners estimate losses of several crores of taka, with most buses requiring extensive repairs before resuming service.

Bangladesh police have arrested 44 activists of a banned faction of the Chhatra League in Comilla for allegedly planning acts of sabotage reportedly financed by Suchana, daughter of former MP Bahuddin Bahar. The arrests took place between Saturday night and Sunday morning during raids across the city and district. According to police, the group was preparing for a flash procession and possible unrest in key city areas, including Tomchom Bridge, Badurtala, and Dhoromsagorpar. Officers recovered bamboo sticks, banners, and other materials believed to be intended for disruptive activities. Comilla’s Superintendent of Police Mohammad Nazir Ahmed Khan said the detainees face multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit sabotage. Authorities are working to identify additional suspects, and security across the city has been tightened following the incident.

An attempted arson took place at a Grameen Bank branch in the Garidah Bus Stand area of Sherpur upazila, Bogura, late Saturday night. According to police, two unidentified individuals poured petrol on the bank’s outer gate nameplate and set it on fire before fleeing on a motorcycle. The fire quickly extinguished, causing only minor burn marks and no significant damage. CCTV footage from a nearby building captured the incident, but the suspects’ faces were obscured by fog. Bank officials discovered the burn marks the following morning and notified authorities. Police recovered two empty plastic bottles believed to have contained petrol and suspect the act was intended to spread fear. Law enforcement has increased patrols in the area and launched an investigation to identify and arrest those responsible. The Superintendent of Police stated that the attempt appeared to be an act of sabotage, though no formal complaint had been filed as of Sunday afternoon.

The British High Commission in Dhaka has issued a public warning stating that no UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is ever guaranteed. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the mission cautioned people against individuals or agencies claiming to secure UK visas through phone calls, emails, or text messages, labeling such offers as fraudulent. The High Commission emphasized that all visa applications and assessments are handled solely through official UK government procedures, and no person or organization has the authority to influence or guarantee outcomes. It urged applicants to rely only on information available on the official UK government website for accurate guidance and verification. The advisory aims to protect Bangladeshi citizens from falling victim to visa-related scams and misinformation.

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of income tax records belonging to former State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr. Md. Enamur Rahman and six others in connection with corruption and money laundering cases. The order, issued by Acting Judge Shihabul Islam of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court on November 16, followed separate petitions from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Among those whose tax files were seized are former Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, former State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam, former MPs Md. Mujibul Haque and Golam Faruk Khandaker Prince, retired Supreme Court Justice A.H.M. Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik, and Tipu Munshi’s wife, Irene Malvika Munshi. The ACC stated that reviewing their tax records from the beginning up to the 2024–25 fiscal year is necessary for a fair investigation. The move marks a significant step in the ongoing anti-corruption drive targeting former government officials.

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of income tax records belonging to former Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and his wife, Irene Malvika Munshi, in two separate corruption and money laundering cases filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The order, issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Foyez on November 16, allows the ACC to formally begin verifying the couple’s assets and financial transactions. According to case details, Tipu Munshi is accused of acquiring assets worth over Tk 5.9 crore beyond known income sources and conducting suspicious transactions exceeding Tk 32 crore across 11 bank accounts. His wife faces allegations of possessing Tk 4.18 crore in unexplained assets. The ACC stated that reviewing their tax returns and related documents is essential for the investigation, as per Section 309(3)(a) of the Income Tax Act 2023, which requires court approval for such seizures.