Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has been arrested along with his wife Shwetambari Bhatt and daughter Krishna in connection with an alleged ₹30 crore financial fraud linked to an IVF-related project. Rajasthan and Mumbai police jointly conducted the operation, detaining the accused from the residence of Bhatt’s sister-in-law. The arrests follow a notice issued by Udaipur police a week earlier, instructing all accused to appear by December 8 and restricting foreign travel without permission.

According to police sources, the complaint was filed by Ajay Murdia, who had planned to produce a biopic about his late wife. Murdia reportedly met Bhatt through Udaipur resident Dinesh Kataria and transferred funds after Bhatt assured him that he would handle the film’s production, involving his wife and daughter. The financial transactions later became disputed, leading to the fraud allegations.

The case has drawn wide attention in the Indian film industry, raising questions about celebrity-led investment schemes and transparency in private film financing. Further investigation is underway to trace the flow of funds and determine the extent of Bhatt’s involvement.

A powerful car bomb exploded outside a police station in the coastal town of Coahuayana, Michoacán state, Mexico, killing at least five people and injuring three others, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The explosion occurred shortly before noon on Saturday, according to the Attorney General’s Office, which has taken over the investigation.

Officials initially reported three deaths, later revising the toll to five, including three local police officers. The attack marks one of the deadliest incidents in the region in recent months, an area long troubled by organized crime and cartel-related violence. Local media reported that emergency services and forensic teams were deployed immediately after the blast.

Security analysts warn that the bombing underscores the growing use of improvised explosive devices in Mexico’s criminal conflicts. Federal authorities are expected to increase patrols in Michoacán as investigations continue into the perpetrators and possible cartel links.

Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has been arrested by Rajasthan Police on charges of financial fraud amounting to ₹30 crore. The arrest took place in Mumbai’s Bandra area at the residence of his sister-in-law, following a joint police operation. The case stems from a complaint filed by Dr. Ajay Murdia, a prominent IVF specialist and founder of Indira IVF, who accused Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari of misappropriating funds.

According to the complaint lodged at Udaipur’s Bhupalpura police station, Dr. Murdia had invested around ₹30 crore in several of Bhatt’s film projects, including a proposed biopic on Murdia’s wife. The doctor alleges that Bhatt failed to deliver any of the promised work and did not return the invested money. Police had earlier issued a lookout notice against the couple and restricted their international travel.

Authorities stated that Bhatt will be presented before a Bandra court for a transit remand to facilitate his transfer to Udaipur. The arrest has sparked widespread discussion in the Indian entertainment industry about financial accountability in film financing.

A seven-year-old boy and his mother were arrested in Chattogram on kidnapping charges, sending shockwaves through the local court and police departments. The arrest followed a complaint filed by a woman whose four-year-old son went missing from Chattogram Medical College Hospital in April. Police detained the child and his mother from the city’s Soloshahar area and presented them before court, which ordered the mother to jail and the child to a juvenile development center in Tongi.

Legal experts and rights activists quickly pointed out that under Bangladesh’s Children Act, no child under nine can be treated as an accused. Following this revelation, the prosecution sought bail for the child, which the court granted on Sunday. Chattogram Metropolitan Police officials said they are reviewing the incident and will take corrective measures if procedural errors are confirmed.

The case has reignited debate over the handling of minors in the justice system, highlighting gaps in police training and child protection protocols. Authorities are now under pressure to ensure accountability and prevent similar incidents.

A local leader of the Weavers’ League, Amzad Hossain, 35, died on Sunday afternoon after being crushed by a collapsing wall during the demolition of an old building in Tekghonapara, Rajakhali Union, Pekua upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. while Amzad and several other workers were dismantling a brick structure at a landlord’s property.

According to witnesses, a section of the wall suddenly collapsed, trapping Amzad beneath the debris. Fellow workers and residents rescued him and rushed him to Pekua Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Amzad, son of the late Shofiul Alam, was a construction worker and an active member of the Rajakhali Union Weavers’ League. He leaves behind two children.

Local union council member Golam Rahman confirmed the incident, while Weavers’ League secretary Junaid expressed grief, calling it a tragic loss for the organization. Authorities are expected to review safety practices at local demolition sites following the fatal accident.

Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) has suspended Executive Engineer Amit Adhikari and Assistant Engineer Abdur Rahman Sohag following the death of a worker during transformer maintenance in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. The suspension came after a preliminary investigation found negligence linked to the incident, which also left two others injured. The decision was confirmed on Sunday evening by supervising engineer Mohammad Sher Ali.

According to DPDC sources, both engineers have been withdrawn from the Siddhirganj office and attached to the company’s headquarters. Ahsanuzzaman, Executive Engineer of the Demra office, has been given additional charge of Siddhirganj. Local residents had earlier accused the Siddhirganj office of widespread irregularities and bribery under Adhikari’s leadership.

The fatal accident occurred on November 26 near a cinema hall in Adamjee when a power line was unexpectedly activated during transformer maintenance. DPDC has formed three investigation committees, but no official report has yet been released, raising concerns about workplace safety and accountability in public utilities.

The number of bank accounts in Bangladesh holding deposits of at least one crore taka has continued to rise, surpassing 128,000 as of September 2025, according to Bangladesh Bank’s latest data. This marks an increase of 734 such accounts over the previous quarter, even as the total amount of deposits in these accounts fell by over 59,000 crore taka during the same period.

Banking analysts attribute this trend to widening income inequality. While rising prices have forced lower- and middle-income families to draw down savings, wealthier individuals and large businesses have continued to accumulate assets. Central bank officials clarified that not all crore-level accounts belong to individuals; many are held by corporations and government entities, and a single entity may maintain multiple accounts.

The data also show that the total number of bank accounts in the country reached 174.6 million by September, up by 5.6 million in three months. Economists warn that the growing concentration of wealth in fewer hands could deepen economic disparities if inflationary pressures persist.

A local fisheries wing leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was killed in Jhenaidah Sadar upazila on Sunday following a violent altercation with his younger brother. The victim, Sohel Rana, 35, president of the Ganna Union unit of the Jatiyatabadi Matsyajibi Dal, was attacked with a kitchen knife by his brother Jewel, 30, during a family dispute at their home in Betai Mathpara village. Sohel succumbed to his injuries while being taken to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital.

Police said the attack stemmed from a long-standing family conflict that escalated into a fatal confrontation. Hospital doctors confirmed that Sohel died from excessive bleeding. His body has been sent for autopsy. Law enforcement officials have launched a manhunt to arrest the suspect, who fled the scene after the incident.

The killing has shocked the local community and political circles. Authorities are investigating whether the dispute had any political dimension or was purely domestic in nature.

Gazipur Metropolitan Police and RAB-1 have solved the murder of Siddiqur Rahman, a 56-year-old storekeeper, who was stabbed to death during a mugging attempt in Tongi East on December 6. The main suspect, 30-year-old Imran, was arrested from the Mazhar slum, a known drug hotspot, the following day.

According to RAB-1 Commander Lt. Col. Ashiqur Rahman, Imran attacked Siddiqur when the victim resisted a robbery attempt on a flyover near the Bandhan Community Center. CCTV footage and forensic evidence, including a blood-stained knife and shoes left at the scene, led investigators to identify and locate the suspect. Imran reportedly fled to the slum immediately after the attack.

Authorities said Imran is now in RAB custody and legal proceedings are underway. The case highlights the growing collaboration between RAB and local police in tackling violent street crimes in Gazipur, where mugging-related incidents have raised public concern.

Popular Kolkata-based singer Nachiketa Chakraborty was hospitalized on Saturday evening after developing heart-related complications, prompting the cancellation of his scheduled concert in Asansol on Sunday, December 7. According to hospital sources, the veteran musician is currently in stable condition under medical supervision.

This is not the first time the artist has faced health setbacks affecting his performances. In February 2023, Nachiketa had to cancel another show due to cervical spondylitis, a condition that worsens during winter and with continuous stage activity. Family members and close associates have confirmed that his health had been deteriorating over the past few days before the latest hospitalization.

Fans and fellow musicians have expressed concern and sent wishes for his speedy recovery. Organizers have not yet announced a rescheduled date for the canceled concert, while doctors continue to monitor his condition closely.

In Bogura, wholesale and retail onion prices fell sharply on Sunday, dropping by Tk 30–35 per kilogram within a single day. Traders reported heavy losses as they rushed to sell stocks following news that letters of credit (LCs) had been opened for importing Indian onions. The sudden price fall brought relief to consumers but financial strain to local sellers.

According to market data from Rajabazar and Fatehali markets, new onions that sold for Tk 100–110 per kg on Saturday dropped to Tk 65–70 on Sunday, while old onions fell from Tk 115–120 to Tk 70–80. Traders said the market had been unstable due to limited supply and a long halt in Indian imports. The LC announcement triggered expectations of increased supply, prompting panic selling.

Local trade leaders expect prices to stabilize soon, possibly reaching Tk 50 per kg. However, they warned that the timing of import approvals, just before new domestic onions enter the market, could cause significant losses for Bangladeshi traders.

A drug dealer named Riad stabbed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ATSI) Babor Ali of the Banani Police Outpost in Bogura on Sunday evening while being detained. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. in Rahman Nagar Jiladarpara area, when police attempted to arrest Riad for selling Tapentadol tablets, a controlled narcotic substance. The injured officer was taken to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital for treatment.

According to Inspector Farhad Hossain, in-charge of the Banani outpost, the attack happened during a planned operation following local complaints about drug sales. Riad and another suspect named Jihad managed to flee the scene after the stabbing. Police have since launched a search operation to apprehend the suspects, and a case is being prepared at the Sadar Police Station.

Authorities have intensified patrols in the area, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance against narcotics-related crimes. The incident highlights the growing risks faced by law enforcement officers during anti-drug operations in urban neighborhoods.

Authorities in Monirampur, Jashore, exhumed the body of 65-year-old Majid Dafadar nearly two and a half months after his burial, following a court order linked to a murder case filed against his son, local union council member Sohrab Dafadar. The exhumation took place on Sunday morning in the presence of an executive magistrate and an assistant commissioner (land) for post-mortem examination.

According to police and family sources, a long-standing land dispute between father and son allegedly led to the fatal incident. Sohrab reportedly pressured his father to transfer property in his name, and when he refused, the son allegedly assaulted and confined him, leading to his death on September 15. The body was buried hastily the next morning, raising suspicion among relatives and neighbors.

Following a complaint by Majid’s son-in-law, Sattar Molya, a murder case was registered on November 11. Police have since arrested Sohrab, who remains in judicial custody as investigators await the autopsy report to determine the cause of death.

Malaysia has announced a target to attract 300,000 tourists from Bangladesh by 2026, according to Malaysian High Commissioner to Dhaka, Mohammad Suhaimi Osman. Speaking at a gala dinner during the Malaysia Tourism Fair in Dhaka, he emphasized Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening tourism, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connections between the two nations.

The High Commissioner highlighted that bilateral relations have expanded over the decades across trade, investment, education, and tourism. He noted that recent high-level visits, including those by the Malaysian Prime Minister to Dhaka and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser to Kuala Lumpur, have reaffirmed both countries’ dedication to deeper cooperation. Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport, one of the world’s most connected hubs, further supports this goal by facilitating travel and commerce.

Officials believe the “Visit Malaysia Year 2026” campaign and events like “Festival Malaysia” will showcase the nation’s multicultural heritage and strengthen mutual understanding. The initiative is expected to enhance Malaysia’s position as a key regional tourism and investment center in Southeast Asia.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has agreed to reform the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system following days of protests by mobile phone traders. After receiving assurances from BTRC Chairman Major General Md Emdad Ul Bari, the Mobile Business Community Bangladesh (MBCB) announced the suspension of their blockade until December 9.

According to BTRC sources, a joint meeting will be held to resolve NEIR-related issues, involving the Finance Adviser, NBR Chairman, Commerce Secretary, and representatives from mobile manufacturers and traders. MBCB leaders said the reforms should simplify import procedures and ensure all imported phones are listed without restriction. They also demanded reduced import duties and warned of renewed protests if tax issues remain unresolved.

The NEIR system, set to take effect on December 16, aims to curb the use of unregistered or stolen phones. The temporary suspension of protests signals a possible compromise, though traders have indicated they will resume action if their concerns are not addressed in the upcoming meeting.