Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) in Dhaka has announced the closure of the university until December 6 following safety concerns after a recent earthquake. The decision was made during an emergency meeting on November 23, where the administration instructed all students to vacate their residential halls by 5 p.m. on Monday. The move comes after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake on November 21 caused visible cracks in three of the university’s seven dormitories, sparking panic among students. In response, the university authorities inspected the affected buildings and formed a committee to assess their structural integrity. Professor Dr. Md. Ashabul Haque, Director of Student Counseling and Guidance, confirmed the decision, emphasizing that the temporary closure aims to ensure student safety while necessary inspections and repairs are carried out.

Dhaka Medical College has announced the suspension of all academic activities until November 29 following a recent earthquake. The decision was made at an emergency academic council meeting held on Sunday, November 23, and approved by the university syndicate. Principal Professor Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam stated that the professional MBBS examinations under Dhaka University have also been postponed until the same date. The suspension aims to reduce students’ mental stress and allow them time to reunite with their families after the disaster. According to the official notice, regular academic activities will resume on November 30. Authorities emphasized that the temporary closure is a precautionary measure to ensure student safety and well-being in the aftermath of the earthquake.

Jagannath University in Dhaka has suspended all classes and examinations for one week following widespread concerns over recent earthquake tremors. The decision was made during an emergency meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim on Sunday, November 23. Female students residing in university dormitories have been instructed to vacate their halls by 10 a.m. on Monday. To ensure safety, a committee led by the Dean of the Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences, with engineers from BUET, will inspect the structural integrity of university buildings and submit a report by December 3. The closure will remain in effect until December 4. The university administration has arranged transportation to help students return safely to their hometowns, with buses scheduled to depart for divisional cities starting Monday morning.

Sir Salimullah Medical College in Old Dhaka has been temporarily closed until November 30 following safety concerns arising from a recent earthquake. The college principal, Dr. Mazharul Islam Shaheen, announced the decision on Sunday, emphasizing that the safety of students is the top priority. All academic activities and examinations have been suspended, and students have been instructed to vacate the dormitories. Despite the directive, some students reportedly remain in the halls. Authorities stated that normal academic operations will resume once the situation stabilizes. The closure reflects broader safety precautions being taken across the country in response to the earthquake’s aftermath, as institutions assess structural safety and ensure the well-being of students and staff.

Following an emergency closure declared by Dhaka University due to post-earthquake safety concerns, students have started vacating residential halls. From Sunday morning, students were seen leaving with their belongings from various halls, including Rokeya, Mohsin, and Shahidullah halls. Many students welcomed the university administration’s decision, citing visible cracks in several buildings and the need for urgent repairs. Some residents of Rokeya Hall said that the closure period should be used to carry out necessary renovations to ensure safer accommodation. Meanwhile, a group of residential students staged an overnight sit-in in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s residence, demanding visible solutions for safe housing and raising three specific demands. The university administration earlier announced that all halls must be vacated by 5 p.m. Sunday, with the closure to remain effective until December 6.

Viquarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka has postponed all scheduled examinations for grades 1 through 9, as well as a special quiz competition for grade 11 students, originally set for Sunday, November 23. The announcement was made early Sunday morning by Acting Principal Majeda Begum through an official notice citing unavoidable circumstances. Regular classes for grades 11 and 12 will continue as usual. The decision follows a series of mild earthquakes that struck Dhaka and surrounding areas on Saturday, with magnitudes ranging from 3.3 to 4.3 on the Richter scale. The tremors, originating from Badda and Narsingdi, came after a stronger quake on Friday that caused significant damage and at least 10 deaths nationwide. The recent seismic activity has raised public concern and prompted precautionary measures across educational institutions in the capital.

Train operations on Dhaka Metro Rail were briefly disrupted on Saturday night after a drone fell onto the tracks between Uttara Center and Uttara South stations. According to a statement from Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) posted on its official Facebook page, the incident caused a temporary suspension of metro service. The drone was quickly removed, and train movement resumed shortly afterward. Authorities expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers and assured that normal operations had been restored. The cause of the drone’s fall and its ownership remain unclear, and no injuries or damage were reported. The incident has raised concerns about airspace safety around metro infrastructure in the capital.

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Chinese companies operating in the country to install artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled monitoring cameras in their manufacturing facilities. The move aims to address widespread tax evasion, particularly in the ceramic tile sector, where underreporting of production has allegedly caused an annual revenue loss of around 30 billion rupees. FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial issued the directive during a Senate Standing Committee on Finance meeting, warning that companies refusing to comply would face shutdowns. Chinese firms have expressed concerns that surveillance could compromise business confidentiality, but authorities have reduced the required number of cameras per factory from 16 to 5 to accommodate investors. The government plans to expand the AI monitoring system to 18 high-risk sectors to ensure transparency and improve tax compliance across industries.

Dhaka University has announced a temporary closure until December 6, 2025, following safety concerns arising from a recent earthquake and subsequent aftershocks. The decision was made during an emergency virtual meeting of the university syndicate chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan. Based on expert opinions from BUET and the university’s engineering and planning departments, authorities concluded that residential halls require thorough inspection and possible renovation to ensure student safety. Consequently, all academic classes and examinations have been suspended, and students have been instructed to vacate residential halls by 5 p.m. on Sunday. The university administration emphasized that the measure is precautionary and aims to safeguard students’ physical and mental well-being. However, all administrative offices will remain open and continue normal operations during this period.

Dhaka University (DU) has announced the suspension of all internal classes and examinations scheduled for Sunday, November 23, following a series of earthquakes that injured several students and caused widespread panic across the campus. The decision was confirmed in an emergency notice issued by the Controller of Examinations’ office on Saturday, signed by Acting Controller Dr. Himadri Shekhar Chakravarti. The university administration stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and prioritizing student safety. On Saturday evening, another tremor struck Dhaka, injuring three students at Shamsunnahar Hall. A day earlier, a separate earthquake had caused cracks in several DU halls and buildings, injuring 22 students. The incidents have left the campus community anxious, prompting the administration to take precautionary measures. New schedules for the postponed exams will be announced later.

A humanoid robot named A-2, developed by Shanghai-based company Agibot, has set a Guinness World Record by walking more than 106 kilometers without stopping. The robot began its journey from Suzhou on November 10 and reached Shanghai’s Bund area early on November 13, covering a total distance of 106.286 kilometers. Powered by Agibot’s advanced hot-swap battery technology, A-2 was equipped with dual GPS, LiDAR, and infrared depth sensors that helped it navigate traffic signals, narrow paths, crowded sidewalks, and various terrains including paved roads, bridges, and tactile pavements for the visually impaired. The robot followed traffic rules and adjusted to day and night conditions autonomously. Upon completing the journey, A-2 humorously remarked that it had a “memorable mechanical experience” and might now need a new pair of shoes. Previously, in April, another humanoid robot named Tian Kun Ultra completed a 21-kilometer half marathon in Beijing in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Following a 5.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, that killed 10 people and caused significant damage, public concern has grown about possible aftershocks. In response, Google’s AI model Gemini explained that the duration and intensity of aftershocks depend on the main quake’s strength and the geological structure of the affected area. Aftershocks are smaller tremors that occur as the Earth's crust gradually releases the stress accumulated during the main quake. Typically, aftershocks last from a few hours to several weeks, but stronger earthquakes—magnitude 7.0 or higher—can produce aftershocks lasting months or even years. Gemini noted that the aftershock phase ends only when seismic activity returns to normal levels. Experts advise caution around damaged or weakened structures until stability is restored.

The Government of Bangladesh has promoted 1,870 lecturers from the BCS General Education Cadre to the rank of Assistant Professor. The Ministry of Education’s Secondary and Higher Education Division issued an official notification on Thursday, which became public on Friday. According to the notice, the promoted officers will be placed in situ at their respective colleges or offices under the 2015 National Pay Scale, sixth grade (Tk 35,500–67,010). Until further instructions are issued, the newly promoted Assistant Professors will serve as Officers on Special Duty (OSD) at the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education while continuing their previous responsibilities where applicable. The Directorate has instructed that all release and joining procedures be completed online. The promoted officers will receive their salaries and allowances according to the rates applicable to their respective workplaces rather than the central office in Dhaka.

In Bangladesh, driving licenses are mandatory for all drivers, with professional licenses valid for five years and non-professional ones for ten years. Renewal must be completed promptly after expiry to avoid penalties. For non-professional licenses, applicants must first pay the renewal fee of BDT 4,152 online via the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) website and then submit required documents at the designated BRTA circle office. A late fee of BDT 518 per year applies after 15 days of expiry. The renewal process no longer requires fingerprint submission. For professional drivers, renewal includes a practical test, followed by payment of BDT 2,427 within 15 days of expiry or an additional BDT 518 per year thereafter. Applicants must also provide biometric data and necessary documents, including a medical certificate, NID copy, educational certificate, and recent photographs. Once the smart card is ready, applicants are notified by SMS.

Nadine Ayoub, a 27-year-old model from Ramallah, has made history as the first-ever Palestinian contestant to participate in the Miss Universe pageant. Previously crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, Ayoub also represented Palestine at Miss Earth, where she reached the top five—marking the nation’s first major achievement in an international beauty contest. A psychology and literature graduate from Western University in Canada, Ayoub works as a nutritionist and mental health advocate. She currently resides in Dubai and founded the AI-based ‘Green Olive Academy’ to empower Palestinian women through education and digital media. During the Miss Universe event, Ayoub wore a gown featuring olive tree motifs symbolizing peace and a crown inspired by traditional Palestinian embroidery called ‘shatwa,’ incorporating imagery of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. She dedicated her participation to representing the strength and resilience of Palestinian women and children worldwide.