The United States has suspended all immigration applications from Afghan nationals following a deadly shooting near the White House in Washington, where two National Guard soldiers were killed. The suspected gunman, reportedly an Afghan who arrived in the US in September 2021, was taken into custody. In response to the incident, President Donald Trump called for a comprehensive review of all Afghan refugees who entered the country during the Biden administration, labeling the attack a 'terrorist act.' He urged stricter immigration controls and renewed vetting of foreign nationals admitted under previous policies. The decision to halt Afghan immigration processing reflects heightened security concerns and political tensions surrounding refugee admissions and national security in the US.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer and former Member of Parliament Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. The visit took place around 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 27. According to a statement signed by Jamaat’s senior secretary of publicity, Mujibul Alam, Mirza Fakhrul inquired about Dr. Taher’s health condition and prayed for his speedy recovery. The meeting highlights ongoing communication between leaders of the two opposition parties, BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, amid the latter’s limited political activity in recent years. No further details about Dr. Taher’s illness or treatment were disclosed by party sources or hospital authorities.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has failed to form a new political alliance ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national election after a crucial meeting collapsed due to internal disagreements. The proposed coalition was expected to include NCP, Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party, Bangladesh Reform Movement, and United Peoples Bangladesh (UP Bangladesh). However, during an emergency meeting on November 27, several NCP leaders opposed including UP Bangladesh in the alliance, leading to the suspension of discussions. NCP sources confirmed that the party’s election committee could not reach consensus, resulting in the postponement of the meeting. Leaders from AB Party and UP Bangladesh stated that discussions are ongoing but no final decision has been made. Journalists who arrived at the scheduled press event in Dhaka found no party representatives present, signaling uncertainty over the alliance’s future. The development highlights growing internal rifts within NCP and the fragile nature of emerging political coalitions ahead of the national polls.

The Bangladesh Police has transferred 136 inspectors in a large-scale reshuffle across multiple divisions and metropolitan areas. According to two separate circulars signed by Additional DIG Abdullah Al Zahid from the Police Headquarters’ Personal Management Branch, 73 inspectors were listed in one order and 63 in another. The transferred officers have been reassigned to various regions including Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Khulna, Sylhet, Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Chattogram ranges and metropolitan units. The directives require all transferred officers to report to their new postings by November 29. This mass transfer is part of routine administrative adjustments aimed at improving operational efficiency and ensuring balanced deployment of personnel across the country. Such reshuffles are common within the Bangladesh Police to maintain discipline, transparency, and effective law enforcement management.

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman stated that no conspiracy, domestic or foreign, can succeed if national unity remains intact. In a message marking Shaheed Dr. Shamsul Alam Khan Milon Day on November 27, Rahman recalled the martyrdom of Dr. Milon, whose death in 1990 during the anti-autocracy movement intensified public protests and led to the fall of the then regime. He emphasized that despite the victory achieved through the united student and people's movement on August 5, conspiracies against the nation continue. Rahman paid deep respect to Dr. Milon, describing his sacrifice as a turning point in the struggle to restore democracy. He said Milon’s blood strengthened the movement that ultimately brought democratic victory and paved the way for a new democratic journey under the leadership of Khaleda Zia.

The Gano Adhikar Parishad has decided not to field candidates in constituencies associated with BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, citing respect for her political stature. Party General Secretary Rashed Khan made the announcement during the second phase of candidate declarations for Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election. He confirmed that the party has so far nominated candidates in 200 constituencies, with plans to finalize candidates for all 300 seats in the next phase. Khan also mentioned that preliminary talks are ongoing with several anti-fascist political groups regarding potential electoral alliances, though no agreements have been finalized. He emphasized that any coalition decisions will be made through further discussions. Additionally, the party reiterated its support for both the upcoming referendum and national election, stressing that a free, fair, and participatory election requires an interim government to ensure a proper environment.

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia remains under intensive observation at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. A medical board comprising local and foreign specialists is overseeing her treatment. According to her personal physician Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, she has been moved to the Coronary Care Unit due to complications involving her heart and lungs. Khaleda Zia, who has a pacemaker and a history of heart issues, was admitted on Sunday night after developing multiple health complications, including chest infections. In response, the BNP has called for special prayers and supplications across the country after Friday prayers for her recovery. Senior party leaders, including Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, are expected to attend prayers at the BNP central office in Naya Paltan.

A Dhaka court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 21 years in prison on charges of fraud and corruption related to the allocation of a Rajuk plot in Purbachal. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, November 27, by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 in three separate cases filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The court found Hasina guilty under Section 420 of the Penal Code for fraud and Section 5(2) of the ACC Act. The judge observed that Hasina misused her authority and deprived ordinary citizens of their rights by securing the plot. The court also sentenced her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter, Saima Wazed Putul, to five years’ imprisonment each for their involvement. Other accused individuals received varying jail terms. The ruling marks a significant legal development against the former leader, who served multiple terms as Bangladesh’s prime minister.

Primary school assistant teachers across Bangladesh have launched an indefinite work stoppage starting Thursday, November 27, demanding implementation of three key reforms. The teachers, under the banner of the Primary Teachers’ Demand Implementation Council, are calling for placement in the 10th pay grade, resolution of complications regarding higher grade eligibility after 10 and 16 years of service, and 100% departmental promotion from assistant to head teacher. The decision follows earlier demonstrations in Dhaka, where police clashes left over a hundred teachers injured. Despite meetings with senior officials from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education and the Ministry of Finance, the teachers claim that the government has failed to make satisfactory progress on their demands. The council has stated that the full-day work stoppage will continue until the Ministry of Finance fulfills its commitments, including issuance of the 11th grade notification and other pending reforms.

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has temporarily suspended postal vote registration in seven countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—after many expatriate voters failed to provide accurate and complete addresses through the 'Postal Vote BD' app. The EC stated that without proper addresses, it is impossible to send ballot papers by mail. The suspension affects expatriate Bangladeshis who were set to vote by postal ballot for the first time in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum. According to EC data, as of Thursday at 1 p.m., a total of 53,096 expatriate voters had registered through the app. The commission said further instructions regarding the next steps will be announced soon.

Former Bangladeshi lawmaker Golam Faruk Abhi, who has lived in Canada for over 23 years, remains unable to return home as his travel permit application awaits approval from the Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa. Despite applying more than a week ago, no decision has been made, raising questions about the delay. Abhi, once the youngest member of the Seventh Parliament and a former student leader, left Bangladesh in 2002 amid political turmoil and multiple legal cases. His passport expired in 2006, and repeated attempts to renew it or obtain a travel document have failed, even after a 2013 High Court directive ordering the government to issue one. Following the recent political changes in Bangladesh, speculation has grown about his possible return and participation in upcoming elections. Supporters in his Barishal-2 constituency remain hopeful, though Abhi says his immediate goal is simply to return home, expressing frustration over bureaucratic obstacles to his constitutional right to repatriation.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again drawn criticism for making a personal attack on a female journalist. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump called New York Times reporter Katie Rogers 'ugly' and a 'third-rate journalist' after she co-authored a report examining his age and physical fitness. The report, written by Rogers and Dylan Freedman, detailed Trump’s recent medical tests and raised questions about his health transparency. Trump did not mention Freedman but singled out Rogers for personal insults, repeating a pattern of gender-insensitive remarks—just two weeks earlier, he had verbally attacked another female journalist. The New York Times defended Rogers, stating that their report was fact-based and that intimidation tactics would not deter their journalists. Trump also criticized the Times as a 'failing' outlet, though the paper remains profitable and growing. Legal experts note that Trump’s defamation suit against the Times is unlikely to succeed.

Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal after they were sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal on November 17 for alleged responsibility in the deaths of about 1,400 people during the 2024 student protests. Since Hasina took refuge in India following her government’s collapse in August 2024, Dhaka has repeatedly sought her return, but New Delhi has avoided taking a clear stance. Analysts suggest India will not act until an elected government assumes office in Bangladesh, citing the interim administration’s limited mandate. India’s historical ties with Hasina and the Awami League, along with political and legal complexities under the 2013 extradition treaty, make the issue highly sensitive. Delhi may also question the fairness of the trial and will likely proceed cautiously to protect its strategic interests ahead of Bangladesh’s 2026 national elections.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed it is reviewing a formal request from Bangladesh to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was recently sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for crimes against humanity linked to a violent crackdown on mass protests. Hasina, 78, fled to India after being ousted during a popular uprising in August last year that left more than 1,400 people dead, according to the United Nations. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry has urged New Delhi to act under a 2013 bilateral extradition treaty, calling India’s continued sheltering of Hasina a breach of friendly relations. However, analysts suggest India is unlikely to comply, viewing the case as politically motivated. The development comes ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming general election, from which Hasina’s Awami League has been barred, deepening political tensions between the two neighbors.

At least ten people were injured in a violent clash between two rival factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Fursandi village under Jhenaidah Sadar upazila on Thursday morning. The conflict reportedly stemmed from a long-standing dispute over local dominance between supporters of BNP leaders Shahabur Molla and Zahid Biswas. Police and local sources said tensions escalated after a personal quarrel between supporters Al-Amin and Firoz, leading to a full-scale confrontation. Two of the injured were admitted to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital, while others received primary treatment and returned home. During the clash, two houses were also vandalized. Law enforcement and army personnel arrived at the scene to bring the situation under control. Officer-in-Charge Abdullah Al Mamun confirmed that the situation is now stable and additional police forces have been deployed in the area to prevent further unrest.