The International Crimes Tribunal-2 in Bangladesh continued the 13th day of witness hearings in the case over the killing of Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University and the first martyr of the July uprising. On Thursday, police constable Abu Bakar Siddique testified as a witness before a three-member panel led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury. The case involves 30 accused, including former vice-chancellor Hasibur Rashid, with six in custody and 24 still absconding. Prosecutors Mizanul Islam and Abdus Sobhan Tarafdar led the state’s case. Previous witnesses included police officers and students who described the shooting incident allegedly carried out under orders from senior officers. The tribunal began formal proceedings on August 27 after charges were framed against the accused earlier in August. A total of 62 witnesses are expected to testify in the case.

A sugar truck was set on fire in Jajira, Shariatpur, on Thursday morning following a rally by activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliates. The incident occurred near Naodoba on the Bhanga-Dhaka Expressway, where participants reportedly carried sticks and crude bombs during the procession. Shortly after the rally, unidentified miscreants torched a sugar-laden truck heading from Dhaka to Bhanga, disrupting traffic for over half an hour. Police arrived at the scene, but the perpetrators had fled before their arrival. A 39-second video of the rally was later uploaded to the verified Facebook page of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, showing participants chanting slogans and brandishing weapons. Authorities confirmed that traffic has since returned to normal and security measures have been reinforced to prevent further unrest.

A passenger bus of Bangla Star Paribahan was set on fire by unidentified miscreants on the Dhaka-Tangail Highway near Baikhola in Basail around midnight on Wednesday, November 12. The incident caused a major traffic jam stretching several kilometers. Fire service personnel later brought the blaze under control, and no casualties were reported as the driver, helper, and passengers managed to evacuate safely. Police also reported that similar arson attempts occurred in the same area and at Pauli on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Highway, where tires were set ablaze. Authorities have not confirmed whether petrol bombs were used, and investigations are underway to identify those responsible.

Train services on the Dhaka-Chattogram route were disrupted for about an hour after miscreants set fire to the railway track in Brahmanbaria early Wednesday. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the Dubla area of Sadar upazila, causing several passenger trains, including the Turna Nishitha Express and Bijoy Express, to remain stranded at Brahmanbaria station. Railway officials said the fire was quickly brought under control by police and railway staff, preventing any major damage or casualties. According to Akhaura Railway Police Station’s officer-in-charge SM Shafiqul Islam, the perpetrators ignited plastic pipes on the track before fleeing. Train operations resumed around 3 a.m., and services have since returned to normal.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that it will take strict legal action against individuals or groups responsible for creating and spreading a misleading video featuring Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali. According to a DMP press release, the manipulated video—shared from a Facebook page named 'Abar 71'—used an artificial voice to distort the commissioner’s statements. Authorities described the act as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and undermine police efforts to maintain law and order amid recent unrest in the capital. The DMP urged citizens not to be deceived by such fabricated content and to verify the authenticity of any information, images, or videos before sharing them on social media.

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who turned state witness in a war crimes case linked to the anti-discrimination student movement, was brought to the International Crimes Tribunal under tight security on Thursday morning. The case also names deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal as fugitive accused. The three-member Tribunal-1 bench, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, is expected to set a date for the verdict. Earlier, on October 23, both prosecution and defense concluded their arguments. The investigation report was submitted on May 12, followed by formal charges on June 1 and trial commencement on July 10. Mamun later confessed and was accepted as a state witness by the tribunal.

A bus belonging to Trust Transport Service caught fire late Wednesday night in the Sagupta Road area of Pallabi, Dhaka. According to the Fire Service, the blaze was reported around 12:10 a.m., prompting two firefighting units from the Pallabi station to respond immediately. Duty officer Md. Shahjahan confirmed the incident and said that efforts to bring the fire under control were underway. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage have not yet been determined. Authorities suspect miscreants may have set the bus ablaze, but an investigation is ongoing to confirm the details.

A devastating fire broke out late Wednesday night at the Shahraz multi-storey market in the Bazarghata area of Cox’s Bazar city. According to the Fire Service and Civil Defense, the blaze started around 11:30 p.m. on the second floor and quickly spread to other parts of the building. Two fire service units, assisted by local residents, worked to bring the flames under control. One shop on the second floor was completely destroyed, while several others on the ground floor suffered partial damage. The cause of the fire remains unclear, though electrical wiring work was reportedly underway at the time. Authorities have yet to determine the full extent of the losses or the exact cause of the incident.

A petrol bomb attack was reported early Wednesday at the Grameen Telecom Trust’s Nisorgo Resort in Gazipur’s Kaliganj upazila, marking the second such incident in five months. Security guards discovered two glass bottles containing kerosene-like liquid inside the resort’s boundary and alerted police, who later recovered the objects. Authorities suspect that unidentified miscreants threw the bombs from outside the resort’s perimeter before fleeing. No casualties or property damage were reported. Police said the earlier case from May, when two petrol bombs exploded inside the same resort, remains under investigation, and the latest attack has been added to the inquiry. The resort is owned by Grameen Telecom Trust, chaired by Nobel laureate and interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Dhaka University witnessed intense student protests on Wednesday night following two crude bomb explosions near the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC), allegedly carried out by members of the banned Chhatra League. The blasts injured Jahangir Alam Chakladar, a government official, and damaged a nearby motorcycle. Witnesses reported conflicting accounts about the source of the explosions, with some suggesting they were thrown from Suhrawardy Udyan. The university’s proctor confirmed that police and campus security teams were investigating CCTV footage. Students gathered at TSC and Raju Sculpture areas, chanting slogans demanding justice and accountability from the administration. Leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) condemned the attack, blaming administrative negligence and calling for immediate arrests. The incident occurred shortly after a documentary screening organized by the Ministry of Culture and DUCSU, which continued despite the explosions.

Police in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj district have arrested two influential local leaders from the Awami League and Jubo League on allegations of planning sabotage activities along the Dhaka–Sylhet highway. The detainees, Ali Akbar, president of the 3rd ward Awami League, and Ataur Rahman, president of the 3rd ward Jubo League, were apprehended during a special operation led by Officer-in-Charge Sheikh Kamruzzaman on Wednesday night near Goplar Bazar. According to police, the arrests followed intelligence reports suggesting a group was preparing to create unrest in the area. Other suspected members of the group reportedly fled the scene. Authorities confirmed that legal action will be taken against the detainees and that operations to prevent further subversive activities will continue.

A parked bus belonging to Roni-Rana Paribahan was set on fire by unidentified miscreants on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway near Mahipal, Feni, on Wednesday night. The incident occurred close to the Palli Bidyut area, damaging the bus’s front and driver’s section but causing no injuries. Locals managed to extinguish the fire before firefighters arrived. Authorities suspect the fire might be an act of sabotage. Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive and identify those responsible. The incident has raised concerns about security along the busy highway, where vehicles are often left parked overnight by drivers returning home.

A crude bomb, locally known as a 'cocktail', exploded near the Karwan Bazar SAARC Fountain intersection in Dhaka on Wednesday night. According to witnesses, unidentified assailants threw two explosive devices from a moving motorcycle heading toward Shahbagh shortly after 10 p.m. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. Police from both Tejgaon and Kalabagan stations responded to the scene to ensure public safety and begin an investigation. Authorities confirmed that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack. The explosion caused temporary panic in the busy commercial area but normalcy was soon restored.

A moving CNG-run auto-rickshaw was set on fire by unidentified assailants in the Siddhirganj area of Narayanganj City Corporation’s Ward 9 on Wednesday night. According to police, two unidentified motorcycle riders threw fire at the vehicle near the Youth Development Department office in Jalkuri and quickly fled the scene. The driver was unable to identify the attackers. Siddhirganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shahinur Alam stated that the identities of the perpetrators remain unknown, but an investigation is underway and legal action will be taken based on the findings.

Police in Gazipur’s Sadar upazila detained two leaders of the banned Chhatra League and one leader of the Swechchhasebak League after locals found a petrol bomb in their possession on Tuesday night. The suspects—Noman, 28, president of Bhawalgar Union Chhatra League, Akash, 25, office secretary, and Russell, 35, joint convener of the local Swechchhasebak League—were apprehended by residents who later informed the police. Officers from Joydebpur Police Station took the trio into custody and confirmed that legal proceedings are underway. Authorities are investigating the source of the explosive and the suspects’ possible involvement in subversive activities.