The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced that it will sign the July Charter only after the interim government provides clear explanations regarding the implementation order, referendum structure, and reform process. At a press conference in Dhaka, NCP’s chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said ambiguity remains over the government’s proposed four-question referendum package and the roadmap for holding the referendum and national election on the same day. He accused the government of deepening the ongoing political crisis instead of resolving it. Patwary stressed that the reform process and referendum must not serve any political party’s interests. NCP leaders also questioned the moral legitimacy of the new charter, saying that despite its legal basis, its implementation remains uncertain due to lack of clarity and political consensus.

Bangladesh’s Attorney General, Mohammad Asaduzzaman, stated that the victorious force emerging from the recent mass uprising will determine the nature and legitimacy of any future referendum. Speaking at a discussion in Jhenaidah’s Shailkupa upazila on November 14, he emphasized that this outcome will guide the country’s future legal and political direction. Asaduzzaman also declared that the Awami League is now considered a banned entity and that any activities under its name would be treated as criminal offenses, with the law proceeding accordingly. The event, held at poet Golam Mostafa’s ancestral home to mark his birth and death anniversary, was organized by the local administration and attended by several dignitaries, including the vice-chancellor of Islamic University and senior government officials.

Following a deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed 13 people, Indian authorities have launched extensive raids across Jammu and Kashmir, detaining several suspects including doctors and religious figures allegedly linked to banned militant groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind. The investigation has uncovered large quantities of explosives and weapons, prompting claims of an international terror network’s involvement. However, the crackdown has also triggered a surge in Islamophobic and anti-Kashmiri sentiment across India, with reports of police compiling lists of Kashmiri residents and social media users calling for their eviction. Rights activists warn that such actions are heightening fear among Kashmiri students and professionals living outside the region. Analysts say the incident raises new questions about India’s counterinsurgency approach and the government’s earlier claims that militant recruitment in Kashmir had ceased.

Ganosamhati Andolan chief coordinator Zonayed Saki has said Bangladesh is facing a severe national crisis and called for a minimum national consensus as the foundation for democratic transition. Speaking at a rally in Dhaka marking the party’s tenth anniversary, Saki emphasized the need for judicial reform, constitutional amendments, and national elections by February. He welcomed the decision to hold a national referendum and urged citizens to remain united and vigilant against any attempts to create division. Saki criticized authoritarian politics and warned against replacing one form of fascism with another. He also stressed justice for all killings and crimes, economic restructuring for working people, and maintaining Bangladesh’s sovereignty while fostering respectful international relations.

The Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has announced that its central student union (ShakSU) election will be held on December 17. Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury made the announcement during a press conference on Friday night, stating that the date was chosen after multiple discussions with all stakeholders. He expressed hope for a festive and participatory election. The announcement followed student demonstrations demanding the election date, which intensified after a previously scheduled press conference was postponed. Students had locked the registrar building and staged a sit-in near the vice-chancellor’s residence before the final announcement was made.

Dr. Rashid Ahmed Hossaini, a director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), claimed that the new generation will not allow the Awami League to sustain its existence in Bangladesh. Speaking to journalists in Laksam-Manoharganj, Cumilla, after distributing leaflets supporting BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s 31-point reform plan, Hossaini criticized the ruling party’s 17-year rule. He also warned that infiltrators within the BNP were damaging the party’s image and urged leaders to identify and take legal action against them. Hossaini further dismissed the Awami League’s lockdown initiatives as ineffective, saying fear tactics would not work. Several BNP, Jubo Dal, and Chhatra Dal leaders were present during the campaign across local markets.

Bangladesh Islami Andolan chief Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim expressed disappointment over the announcement of holding the national election and referendum on the same day. Speaking to reporters after a party training workshop in Chandpur, he said that in the country’s 53-year history, single-party governments formed through elections have often shown authoritarian tendencies. He added that after the 2024 mass uprising, a positive environment had emerged, but the interim government, which was not elected by popular vote, failed to prioritize fundamental reforms and visible justice. Instead, he claimed, they focused more on ensuring participation of a particular political party. Party leaders and activists, including Sheikh Md Joynal Abedin, attended the event.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Gazipur city unit organized a protest rally and gathering on Friday, November 14, demanding the implementation of the July National Charter and a national referendum before the upcoming general election. The demonstration began at Bhogra Bypass intersection and marched along the Dhaka–Gazipur highway before concluding with a rally at Maleker Bari. Gazipur city Jamaat chief Professor Jamal Uddin addressed the event, stating that enforcing the July Charter would help establish a truly democratic environment and that a referendum was essential to reflect public opinion. Several local Jamaat leaders and parliamentary candidates, including Khairul Hasan, Hossain Ali, and Dr. Hafizur Rahman, also spoke at the event. The program was conducted peacefully under the moderation of city Jamaat secretary A S M Faruk.

Students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) have rejected the administration’s announcement to hold the Shahjalal University Central Students’ Union (ShakSU) election on December 17. Following the declaration by Vice-Chancellor Professor A.M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury on Friday night, students locked the registrar building and confined the vice-chancellor, pro-vice-chancellor, treasurer, registrar, election commissioner, and proctor inside the office. The protesting students demanded that the election be held on December 8 instead, accusing the administration of favoring certain groups involved in extortion and hall occupation. The vice-chancellor stated that the date was chosen after considering all circumstances to ensure a fair and festive election. Earlier, the announcement was postponed on Thursday, prompting students to stage sit-ins and demonstrations across the campus demanding an immediate election date.

Pakistan’s parliament has passed the 27th constitutional amendment, extending Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s tenure by five years and promoting him to Chief of Defence Forces, giving him command over the army, navy, and air force. The amendment also grants him lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution and allows further extension beyond 2030. The move, signed into law by President Asif Ali Zardari, abolishes the post of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and shifts constitutional case jurisdiction from the Supreme Court to a new Federal Constitutional Court. Two Supreme Court judges resigned in protest, calling the reform a blow to judicial independence. Critics say the amendment consolidates unprecedented power in the military leadership, while the government claims it strengthens national unity. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also declared Pakistan ready for conflict on both eastern and western fronts.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 58% of Americans are dissatisfied with President Donald Trump, marking his lowest approval rating since taking office. Conducted online over six days in November, the survey included 1,200 U.S. adults and found that Trump’s approval remains steady at around 40%. The poll also indicates growing enthusiasm among Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with 44% of registered Democratic voters saying they are highly motivated to vote, compared to 26% of Republicans. Recent Democratic victories in gubernatorial races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York have fueled this optimism. The upcoming midterms will decide all 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats, both currently controlled by Republicans.

The Gopalganj district unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) Mahila Dal has expelled Liju Begum, the religious affairs secretary of the Kashiani Upazila unit, for alleged violations of party discipline. The decision was announced on Friday through a statement signed by district president Rowshan Ara Ratna and general secretary Nasrin Akter. The notice stated that Liju Begum was removed from all party positions and her primary membership was revoked. Party leaders cited serious allegations including misuse of her position, filing false cases, extortion, and harassment. They emphasized that such actions tarnish the party’s image and contradict its principles. The expulsion followed a recent news report highlighting local grievances against her alleged misconduct.

Bangladesh Islami Andolan chief Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim expressed disappointment over the announcement of the national election and referendum on the same day, saying it has disheartened the nation. Speaking to reporters after a training workshop in Chandpur, he criticized the country's electoral history, claiming that single-party governments formed through elections often turned authoritarian. He noted that after the 2024 mass uprising, a positive environment had emerged, but the interim government, not elected by the people, failed to prioritize fundamental reforms and visible justice. Karim alleged that the interim administration seemed more focused on facilitating a particular party’s election interests rather than ensuring a level playing field. The event was attended by party leaders, including Sheikh Md Joynal Abedin, the Islami Andolan candidate for Chandpur-3.

Dr. Rashid Ahmed Hossaini, a director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), stated that the new generation will not preserve the existence of the ruling Awami League in Bangladesh. Speaking to journalists in Laksham-Manoharganj, Cumilla, after distributing leaflets supporting BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s 31-point reform plan, Hossaini criticized the Awami League’s 17-year rule. He alleged that infiltrators within the BNP are damaging the party’s image for personal gain and urged leaders to identify and take legal action against them. Hossaini also dismissed the Awami League’s lockdown initiatives as ineffective attempts to instill fear. The event was attended by several local BNP, Jubo Dal, and Chhatra Dal leaders and activists.

Jonayed Saki, chief coordinator of the Ganosamhati Andolon, has urged for a minimum national consensus as the foundation for Bangladesh’s democratic transition. Speaking at a rally in Dhaka marking the party’s tenth anniversary, Saki described the country as being in a severe national crisis, citing economic hardship and institutional instability. He emphasized the need for judicial reform, accountability for killings, and holding a national referendum and election by February to rebuild the state on the basis of justice. Saki warned against fascist politics that promote hatred and division, asserting that the people of Bangladesh will not tolerate any form of authoritarian rule. He also reaffirmed the country’s commitment to sovereignty and equitable international relations, rejecting any form of foreign domination.