Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged people to continue praying for the recovery of former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition under intensive care at a hospital. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Rahman expressed gratitude to citizens of all political affiliations for their ongoing prayers and to the medical teams in Bangladesh and abroad for their dedicated service. He also acknowledged the support and goodwill expressed by several friendly nations offering assistance for Khaleda Zia’s treatment. Rahman conveyed his family’s deep appreciation for the public’s concern and love, reiterating his personal longing to be with his mother during this difficult time. He noted that his return to Bangladesh depends on political realities but expressed hope that the situation would soon allow his long-awaited homecoming.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President Sadiq Kayem has expressed his wishes for the speedy recovery of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who is currently in critical condition under intensive care at a hospital. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Kayem prayed for her full recovery and long life, describing Khaleda Zia as a visionary leader whose guidance remains vital for protecting Bangladesh from hegemonic influences. His message comes as Khaleda Zia’s health continues to deteriorate, drawing concern and prayers from political leaders and supporters across the country. The BNP leader, who has long been a central figure in Bangladesh’s political landscape, has been receiving treatment for multiple health complications. Kayem’s statement reflects continued sympathy and respect for her leadership role, transcending political boundaries and emphasizing national unity and compassion during her illness.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s adviser Rana Sanaullah has claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan intends to lead his political movement from prison. Speaking on Samaa TV’s program 'Mere Sawaal with Absar Alam', Sanaullah said Imran has consistently called for long marches and unrest, criticizing him for refusing dialogue both during and after his premiership. He added that prison authorities have confirmed Imran Khan’s health is stable. However, PTI sources allege that Khan is being subjected to harsh treatment and kept in near-total isolation at Adiala Jail, with limited or no contact with his family and lawyers. The controversy arises as the government focuses on privatizing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to address the country’s economic crisis. The contrasting statements highlight the deepening political and human rights tensions surrounding Imran Khan’s imprisonment and Pakistan’s ongoing political instability.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that his decision to return to Bangladesh is not entirely under his personal control, despite growing calls for his return as his mother, BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, remains critically ill in intensive care. In a Facebook post on Saturday morning, Rahman expressed gratitude to citizens and international well-wishers for their prayers and support for Khaleda Zia’s recovery. He mentioned that both local and foreign medical teams are providing dedicated care, and several friendly nations have offered assistance for advanced treatment. Rahman added that while he deeply wishes to be with his mother during this critical time, political realities limit his ability to make an independent decision about returning home. He expressed hope that once circumstances permit, his long wait to return to Bangladesh will finally end.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to extend the existing mobile phone ban from secondary schools to high schools starting next academic year. Speaking in Mirecourt, Vosges, Macron emphasized that schools should remain spaces for learning and communication, not digital distraction. Education Minister Édouard Geffray is currently reviewing the proposal. Macron also highlighted growing concerns about loneliness and mental health among young people, linking them to excessive phone use. Additionally, he addressed national security issues, warning against foreign interference and misinformation campaigns targeting France. Macron urged the nation to remain vigilant amid global instability and called for strengthening France’s military and technological capabilities. The move reflects the government’s broader effort to promote student well-being and safeguard national resilience.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has provided an update on the health condition of its chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who remains under treatment in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. According to a statement posted on the party’s official Facebook page late Friday, a medical board comprising local and foreign specialists is continuously monitoring her condition. BNP urged everyone to refrain from spreading unverified information about her health and called on the public to pray for her recovery. Senior BNP leaders, including Mirza Abbas and Moin Khan, visited her at the hospital, noting that while she is conscious, her physical condition remains unstable. The party and her family have requested supporters not to crowd the hospital premises. Separately, Dr. Muhammad Yunus expressed concern over Khaleda Zia’s health in a statement to the media.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. In a Facebook post on Friday night, he said the party is closely monitoring her health updates and prayed for her speedy recovery. Khaleda Zia, who has long been suffering from multiple health complications, is currently under treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. Earlier, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and other senior leaders visited her at the hospital, accompanied by legal adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul. Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus also issued a statement expressing concern over her condition. Khaleda Zia, a key opposition figure in Bangladesh politics, has been in and out of hospital in recent months, prompting widespread political and public attention to her health situation.

National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary Akhtar Hossain visited Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, who is currently receiving treatment at the High Dependency Unit (HDU) of United Hospital in Dhaka. The visit took place on Friday, November 28, when Akhtar inquired about Dr. Taher’s health condition and progress of his treatment. He spent some time at the hospital, spoke with the attending medical staff, and prayed for Dr. Taher’s quick recovery. The visit drew attention as it reflected a gesture of political goodwill across party lines, highlighting personal concern beyond political affiliations. No further details were provided about Dr. Taher’s illness or his current medical status.

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition under intensive care at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. On Friday night, Inqilab Manch spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi shared an emotional message on Facebook, expressing his lifelong wish to receive Khaleda Zia’s blessings and praying for her recovery. Earlier, legal adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul visited the hospital to inquire about her condition, accompanied by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and other senior leaders. BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moin Khan told reporters that the medical board had reviewed her condition and was taking necessary measures. Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus also expressed concern over her health in a statement issued earlier on Friday. Khaleda Zia continues to receive close monitoring by the medical board in the hospital’s CCU.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, currently under intensive medical observation at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, has been able to recognize visitors but remains in an unstable condition, according to BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas. Speaking to reporters early Friday, Abbas said Khaleda’s health fluctuates and that she is not yet stable, though improved treatment could aid her recovery. Doctors have reported infections in her heart and lungs, and a medical board comprising local and foreign specialists is overseeing her treatment. Earlier, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir described her condition as extremely critical. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Law Adviser Asif Nazrul also visited the hospital to inquire about her health, while BNP leaders urged the public to pray for her recovery.

Interim government’s Legal, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul visited Evercare Hospital in Dhaka at midnight on Friday to inquire about the health condition of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. He was accompanied by his special assistant Monir Haider. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and several party leaders were also present at the hospital. According to BNP’s media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan, Khaleda Zia remains under close observation in the hospital’s CCU under the supervision of a medical board. Earlier, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus expressed concern over her health in a statement and instructed officials to ensure all necessary medical support. He also requested the nation to pray for her speedy recovery.

Senior Supreme Court lawyer Z I Khan Panna has announced that he will no longer represent former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in two cases filed with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) over alleged enforced disappearances and torture during the Awami League government. Panna had earlier been appointed as a state defense counsel for Hasina, who faces charges alongside former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and several current and former military officials. In a Facebook Live broadcast on November 27, Panna explained that he withdrew because Hasina reportedly has no confidence in the tribunal. He also expressed his decision to defend BNP leader Fazlur Rahman, who faces contempt of court charges for critical remarks about the tribunal. Panna stated that it would be unethical for him to defend someone who lacks trust in the court, emphasizing that public confidence determines the tribunal’s legitimacy. He added that he has not yet received a formal appointment letter for Hasina’s defense role.

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has resumed expatriate voter registration through the ‘Postal Vote BD’ mobile app in seven countries—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Malaysia—after a temporary suspension caused by incorrect or incomplete address entries. The registration restarted at 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, following technical and data verification improvements. EC officials emphasized that expatriates must provide accurate English addresses with full postal codes to ensure delivery of postal ballots. Those already registered will be able to correct their addresses within the app. The registration period will continue until December 18, with around 77,974 expatriates already registered as of Friday night. This initiative marks the first time Bangladeshi citizens living abroad will be able to vote in national elections and referendums via postal ballots, a significant step in expanding electoral participation for the diaspora community.

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains critical, according to interim government legal adviser Professor Asif Nazrul, who visited her at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka late Friday night. Nazrul stated that her condition is 'not good at all' and urged everyone to pray for her recovery. Earlier, BNP Standing Committee member Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan briefed the media after a meeting with the medical board overseeing her treatment, confirming that Khaleda Zia is under intensive observation and receiving the best possible care. Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has also expressed deep concern over her deteriorating health and instructed officials to ensure all necessary medical support. BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman extended gratitude to Dr. Yunus for his humanitarian concern and continued attention to Khaleda Zia’s condition.

Traders of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Market held a human chain protest at Palashi intersection in Dhaka, accusing Mahabubul Haque, allegedly linked to the Awami League, of long-term extortion, intimidation, and illegal control of the market. The protesters claimed Haque and his associates have dominated the market for 17 years through threats and abuse, depriving ordinary shop owners of safety and fair business opportunities. They alleged that the 2017 market committee election was manipulated under coercion, allowing Haque’s panel to win unopposed. Traders further accused him of amassing wealth through extortion and illegal means, owning multiple shops under family names, and continuing intimidation ahead of the upcoming election. They demanded legal action against Haque, his disqualification from contesting the election, and a fair, transparent voting process. Haque denied all allegations, calling them false and claiming the protesters were not legitimate shop owners.