A Houthi-run court in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, has sentenced 17 people to death for allegedly spying for Israel, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. According to Houthi-controlled media reports cited by The Times of Israel, the Specialized Criminal Court found the defendants guilty of participating in a spy network linked to foreign intelligence agencies. The court ordered execution by firing squad. Additionally, one man and one woman received 10-year prison terms, while another defendant was acquitted. Defense lawyer Abdul Basit Ghazi said the verdicts could be appealed. The charges included communicating with enemy states between 2024 and 2025, gathering intelligence under the direction of foreign agencies such as Mossad, inciting citizens, and aiding hostile forces, which allegedly led to deadly attacks and infrastructure damage. The crackdown on alleged espionage intensified following the reported killing of Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Galeb Nasser al-Rahabi in an Israeli strike.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Bangladesh has rejected a plea by defense lawyers seeking permission for several army officers accused in enforced disappearance cases to appear virtually during hearings. The tribunal emphasized that all citizens are equal before the law and that no special consideration was warranted. The hearings, related to crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Awami League’s 15-year rule, are scheduled for December 3 and 7. Among the 28 accused are former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now reportedly in India, former security adviser Major General (Retd.) Tariq Ahmed Siddiq, and several former DGFI directors. The tribunal also appointed lawyer Z.I. Khan Panna as state defense counsel for Hasina. Additionally, it ordered the removal of distorted images and satirical content targeting tribunal judges from social media and media outlets. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam confirmed full cooperation from the Bangladesh Army in producing the accused officers before the court.

Bangladesh’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested two members of a gang accused of impersonating law enforcement officers to carry out abductions and extortion in Dhaka. The suspects, Hasanuzzaman (35) and Alamgir Shikari (46), were detained near the High Court area on Saturday evening. According to CID, the gang targeted victims through religious gatherings such as Tabligh Jamaat, gaining trust before luring them into financial traps. One victim, identified as Jamal (pseudonym), was abducted on October 14 along with a colleague after being confronted by men posing as CID officers. They were taken to a house in Hasnabad, where the gang demanded Tk 5 crore and coerced Jamal into paying Tk 1.1 crore in cash and bank transfers. The abductors also filmed compromising footage to blackmail the victims further. Following a police complaint filed on November 6, CID launched an investigation and arrested the two suspects, who have confessed to their involvement. Efforts to apprehend other gang members are ongoing.

A teacher at Feni Government College in Bangladesh has been accused of making inappropriate comments toward a female student because she wore a hijab. The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday afternoon when the student, Fatima Aiman Ruhi, was returning to her dormitory. In a Facebook post, she claimed that Biplob Kumar Shil, head of the zoology department, questioned her appearance and implied that her attire was unsuitable for a literature student. Ruhi confronted him, suspecting the remarks were directed at her hijab. The teacher reportedly denied this but continued the conversation in a manner the student found offensive. Attempts to reach Shil for comment were unsuccessful. The college principal, Md. Enamul Haque Khondaker, confirmed hearing about the matter but said no formal complaint had been filed yet. The incident has sparked discussions on campus about respect for religious attire and teacher-student boundaries.

In Chattogram’s Bakalia area, Farida Begum, mother of murder victim Sajjad, filed a case against 13 individuals, including expelled Jubo Dal leader Emdadul Haque Badsha, accusing them of orchestrating her son’s killing. The case, accepted by the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court, was set for an order on Sunday. However, Farida Begum unexpectedly applied to withdraw the case, reportedly under pressure from influential quarters. She declined to explain her decision, saying only that she could not disclose the reason. The complaint had alleged that Badsha, a known extortionist and gang leader, had his men lure Sajjad from his home before he was shot dead. Despite repeated appeals, police allegedly ignored Farida’s requests to question key suspects. The court has now scheduled Thursday for an order regarding the withdrawal. The incident has raised concerns about intimidation and the influence of powerful figures in local justice processes.

A 70-year-old man named Arfoz Ali was killed and at least 20 others were injured in a violent clash between two groups over a land dispute in Deora village under Shahjadapur Union of Sarail upazila, Brahmanbaria, on Sunday evening. Police and locals reported that the conflict stemmed from a long-standing dispute between the Dhana Mia and Shipon groups over a piece of land in the Magurhati area. During the altercation, both sides used local weapons, resulting in Arfoz Ali’s death and multiple injuries. One of the injured, Faruk Mia, was transferred to Dhaka in critical condition. The injured are receiving treatment at local hospitals. Police later arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and sent the body to the district hospital morgue. Legal proceedings are underway, according to Sarail Police Station Officer-in-Charge Morshedul Alam Chowdhury.

The Bangladesh High Court has released its full 378-page verdict confirming that former Teknaf Police Station officer-in-charge Pradeep Kumar Das masterminded the 2020 killing of retired Major Sinha Md Rashed Khan, while ex-inspector Liakat Ali executed the shooting. The court found that Pradeep planned the murder after Sinha’s video project exposed alleged police corruption and extrajudicial activities. According to the judgment, Pradeep was present at the scene, assaulted Sinha, and ensured his death, while Liakat fired four shots at Sinha’s upper body with his service pistol. The High Court upheld the death sentences for both officers and maintained life imprisonment for six other convicts involved in the conspiracy and assistance. The verdict, authored by Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman and concurred by Justice Md Saghir Hossain, was published on the Supreme Court’s website. The ruling affirms the lower court’s 2022 judgment and rejects appeals from the convicts and the victim’s family seeking harsher penalties for others.

Thirteen fishermen from Lalmohan upazila in Bhola have been missing for 12 days after setting out to fish in the Bay of Bengal. The fishing boat, named 'Ma-Babar Doa', left Dhaligournagar on November 10 with 13 crew members led by owner Faruk Majhi. They were last in contact on November 11, and since then, all communication has been lost. Families report that the boat lacked GPS equipment and carried supplies for only five days. Relatives have expressed deep concern and urged authorities to take immediate action to locate the missing fishermen. Local police confirmed that a search boat was sent but has not yet returned. The district fisheries officer stated that rescue operations fall under law enforcement and local administration. The Bhola district fishermen’s association has appealed to the Coast Guard and law enforcement agencies to intensify search and rescue operations.

The Revolutionary Student Council has demanded the arrest of those responsible for attacking journalists and students during a thanksgiving event at Dhaka Madrasah-e-Alia. The event was organized to mark the verdict of the execution of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina. In a joint statement, the council’s central convener Abdul Wahed and member secretary Fazlur Rahman condemned the attack, describing it as inhumane and barbaric. They alleged that members of Islami Chhatra Shibir and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal brought in outsiders to assault students and journalists without provocation. Several journalists, including leaders of the Dhaka Alia Journalists Association and reporters from Kaler Kantho and BTV, were injured, along with multiple student activists. The council accused the attackers of attempting to spread fear in educational institutions and called for immediate legal action against those involved, naming several individuals allegedly linked to the assault.

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.