A Dhaka court has sentenced Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to five years in prison for her involvement in a plot allocation fraud case. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, November 27, by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of the Dhaka Special Judge Court-5. The case alleged that Hasina used her authority as prime minister to conceal information about a plot registered under her late husband Wazed Miah’s name and obtained another plot through false declarations, violating RAJUK regulations. Former RAJUK member Mohammad Khurshid Alam, the only arrested accused, was present in court during the verdict. Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter Saima Wazed Putul have been absconding since the beginning of the three related corruption cases involving 47 accused in total. The court is also scheduled to deliver a verdict on December 1 in a separate plot corruption case involving Sheikh Rehana’s daughter, Tulip Siddiq.

A Dhaka special court has sentenced Sajib Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to five years in prison for irregularities in the allocation of a government plot in Purbachal. The verdict, delivered by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5, also includes a fine of 100,000 taka. The case alleges that Sheikh Hasina misused her authority to obtain a plot by concealing information about another property owned by her husband, Wazed Miah, and by violating RAJUK regulations. Officials from RAJUK and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works were also accused of receiving financial benefits. Joy, along with Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, has been absconding since the beginning of the trial. The court set November 27 for the verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. In a related case, the verdict on Sheikh Rehana’s daughter Tulip Siddiq’s alleged plot corruption is scheduled for December 1.

A Dhaka court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 21 years in prison in three corruption cases related to irregularities in the allocation of government plots in Purbachal. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, November 27, by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5. The court observed that plots were allocated without proper applications and beyond jurisdiction. Former RAJUK member Mohammad Khurshid Alam, the only accused in custody, was present during the verdict, along with Anti-Corruption Commission lawyers. The cases alleged that Hasina misused her authority as prime minister to obtain plots by concealing information and violating RAJUK regulations, providing financial benefits to officials. Her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul are also accused and remain absconding. Separate verdicts in their cases are expected later today, while a related case involving Tulip Siddiq, daughter of Sheikh Rehana, is scheduled for December 1.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh held a follow-up meeting with law enforcement agencies in Dhaka ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. The meeting, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin, included four election commissioners, the home secretary, the EC secretary, and top officials from various security agencies. Discussions focused on reviewing security measures, finalizing deployment strategies, and determining the duration of law enforcement presence before and after the election. The EC is expected to issue directives on security operations and the number of personnel to be stationed at polling centers. Earlier, in the first preparatory meeting held on October 20, a proposal was made to deploy security forces for eight days surrounding the election period. Current estimates suggest that between 13 and 18 law enforcement members may be assigned to each polling station to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process.

Pakistani prison authorities have denied widespread rumors about the death of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, confirming that he remains alive and in good health at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The clarification came after social media posts claimed Khan had died in custody, sparking panic among his supporters and prompting thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members to gather outside the prison. Authorities stated that Khan has not been transferred elsewhere and is receiving appropriate medical care. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif also asserted that Khan is being given top-class facilities, including a double bed, television, exercise equipment, and high-quality meals. Imran Khan, who lost power in 2022 following a no-confidence vote, has been imprisoned since August 2023 on multiple charges, including corruption and leaking state secrets. The government’s statement aims to quell unrest amid growing speculation and public tension.

The Government of Bangladesh has reassigned 158 Upazila Executive Officers (UNOs) to different ministries and departments as senior assistant secretaries. The Ministry of Public Administration issued an official notification on Wednesday night, November 26, outlining the reassignments. According to the directive, the officers must join their new workplaces by November 30. This reshuffle is part of a broader administrative move, as earlier the same day, the government appointed 166 senior assistant secretaries as UNOs in 166 upazilas. The large-scale transfer and appointment are seen as part of routine administrative restructuring aimed at enhancing efficiency and ensuring balanced distribution of experienced officers across ministries and field-level offices.

The Assam government has introduced the 'Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025' in the state assembly, aiming to outlaw polygamy across the state except in Sixth Schedule areas. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented the bill, which classifies polygamy as a criminal offense. Under the proposed law, individuals marrying again while their spouse is alive could face up to seven years in prison, while concealing a previous marriage could result in up to ten years of imprisonment and fines. The legislation also holds accountable anyone involved in facilitating such marriages, including priests, qazis, and guardians. Victims of polygamy would be entitled to compensation, and repeat offenders would face double penalties. Convicted individuals would be barred from government jobs, welfare schemes, and contesting local elections. The bill excludes Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes as defined under Article 342 of the Indian Constitution. The move follows the Assam government’s ongoing efforts to reform personal laws and ensure gender justice.

Guinea-Bissau’s military has seized control of the country following a disputed presidential election marked by intense rivalry between incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition candidate Fernando Dias. Both contenders had declared victory before official results were announced, prompting unrest and gunfire near key government buildings. On Wednesday, senior military officers appeared on national television, declaring that they had taken 'full control' of the state to restore order. They suspended all electoral activities, closed land, air, and sea borders, and imposed a nighttime curfew. President Embaló confirmed to AFP that he had been ousted and was being held at the military headquarters. Opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira was also detained. The coup is reportedly led by Presidential Guard chief Denis N’Kanha, who was responsible for Embaló’s security. Internet access has been disrupted as the army consolidates control. Guinea-Bissau, which gained independence from Portugal in 1974, has a long history of coups and political instability.

A Dhaka special court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison in three corruption cases related to the illegal allocation of government plots under the Rajuk Purbachal New Town Project. The verdict, delivered by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of the Special Judge Court-5, found Hasina and 22 others guilty of abusing power, fraud, and misappropriation of state property. The cases alleged that Hasina and her associates unlawfully obtained government plots using forged documents and administrative influence. Among the co-accused are former housing ministry officials, Rajuk members, and former state minister Sharif Ahmed. This ruling follows a separate International Crimes Tribunal verdict on November 17 that sentenced Hasina to death for crimes against humanity during the July uprising. The latest judgment adds to her mounting legal troubles following her removal from power earlier this year.

Authorities in Dhaka have heightened security around the Special Judge Court-5 as it prepares to deliver verdicts in three separate Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) cases involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter Saima Wazed Putul. The cases concern alleged irregularities in the allocation of government plots in the Purbachal New Town Project. Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun is scheduled to announce the verdicts at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 27. The prosecution expects life sentences for Hasina, her children, and 44 others. Former RAJUK member Mohammad Khurshid Alam, the only accused currently in custody, has been brought to court. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and police have been deployed to ensure order. The ACC filed the initial case in January, later submitting a charge sheet against 12 individuals, with 29 witnesses testifying during the trial.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held a central executive council meeting chaired by party chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at its Moghbazar headquarters on November 26. The meeting included prayers for the quick recovery of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, as well as Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher. Leaders discussed the need for a free, fair, and fear-free national election and reviewed the current political situation. The council also decided to campaign for public support in favor of the July National Charter referendum and to ensure success of upcoming rallies in seven divisional cities as part of an eight-party alliance movement. Preparations for the organization’s annual Majlis-e-Shura session, scheduled for November 28–29, were also discussed in detail.

Unidentified miscreants set fire to an election arch built for Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis candidate Maulana Mizanur Rahman Molla in Faridpur-4 constituency on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near former mayor Fayez Mia’s residence in Bhanga municipality, where the arch had been erected along the Dhaka-Gopalganj highway. Witnesses recorded the burning structure and shared videos on social media, prompting outrage among the candidate’s supporters. Mizanur Rahman condemned the attack, urging law enforcement to identify and arrest those responsible. He warned that such acts could escalate political tensions as the 13th National Parliamentary Election approaches. Bhanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ashraf Hossain confirmed that police visited the scene and have launched an investigation into the arson. The incident has raised concerns about election-related violence and security in the region.

A Dhaka court is set to deliver verdicts today in three corruption cases involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and 44 others. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the cases over alleged irregularities in the allocation of government plots in the Purbachal New Town Project. The Special Judge’s Court-5, led by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, will announce the verdicts at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Prosecutors expect life imprisonment for all accused, claiming sufficient evidence was presented to prove the charges. Hasina, Joy, and Putul have been absconding since the beginning of the trial, while former RAJUK member Khurshid Alam remains in custody. The cases, filed separately in January, accuse the defendants of abusing power to obtain 10-katha plots illegally. Investigations concluded in March, and multiple witnesses testified in each case. The verdicts are expected to have significant political and legal implications in Bangladesh.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has finalized and added the sketch of the ‘Shapla Kali’ (water lily bud) symbol for the National Citizen Party (NCP) on its official list of registered political parties. The decision ensures that the symbol will appear on the ballot paper for the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to NCP officials, the EC confirmed the sketch on Wednesday, November 26. Previously, both the NCP and the Bangladesh Socialist Party (Marxist) were granted final registration by the EC, but their symbol boxes on the EC’s website remained empty. With this update, the NCP’s symbol is now visible, while the Bangladesh Socialist Party (Marxist) is still awaiting the addition of its ‘Scissors’ symbol sketch. The EC’s move marks a procedural step toward completing the visual representation of all registered political parties ahead of the national polls.

Bangladesh Police Headquarters has confirmed that the process of issuing an Interpol notice against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal is underway. Both were sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for alleged crimes against humanity during the July 2024 student and public uprising, in which they were accused of ordering indiscriminate killings and suppression. The tribunal also ordered the confiscation of their assets and compensation for victims’ families and the injured. Lawyers have received the full copy of the verdict, delivered by a three-member bench led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumdar on November 17. Former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, who testified as a state witness, received a five-year prison sentence. The Interpol notice aims to facilitate the arrest of the two convicted fugitives who remain at large following the tribunal’s ruling.