Interim government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus delivered a televised address to the nation on Thursday afternoon, broadcast live by Bangladesh Television and its affiliated channels. Earlier in the day, the advisory council held a meeting that reviewed and approved the July Order, a key policy document shaping the interim administration’s framework. In his speech, Yunus confirmed the approval and emphasized its importance. However, political divisions persist over the legal basis and implementation of the July Charter, with major parties such as the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami taking opposing stances. The situation is further intensified by the impending verdict in a case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity. Yunus’s address comes at a critical juncture as the nation faces heightened political uncertainty.

Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has purchased a nomination form to contest the upcoming parliamentary election from the Dhaka-18 constituency. He collected the form on Wednesday evening from the party’s temporary headquarters in Banglamotor, Dhaka. The Dhaka-18 constituency, the 191st among Bangladesh’s 300 parliamentary seats, includes wards 1, 17, and 43–54 of Dhaka North City Corporation as well as the Airport area covering six police stations in greater Uttara. While the BNP has yet to announce its candidate for this seat, Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated Principal Ashraful Haque. The move by Patwari signals the NCP’s intent to strengthen its presence in the capital’s northern region ahead of the national polls.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-1 is set to announce the date for the verdict in a war crimes case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others, accused of crimes against humanity during the July uprising. The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, completed final arguments and scheduled today for the announcement. Security around the tribunal area has been intensified, with police, RAB, BGB, and Ansar deployed, and the Supreme Court requesting army support. Prosecutors claim the evidence presented proves the defendants’ involvement in killings and atrocities during the uprising, seeking the highest punishment. Authorities have also restricted public access near key judicial areas to prevent unrest, as banned Awami League activists reportedly plan disruptive actions. This marks the first war crimes case related to the July uprising to reach the verdict stage.

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) Managing Director Faruk Ahmed has clarified his citizenship status following public discussion about his foreign nationality. Speaking at a media briefing in Uttara, he stated that although he holds an Aadhaar card from India due to his previous employment there, he is not an Indian citizen. Faruk explained that he is a Bangladeshi citizen by birth and also holds Australian citizenship. He noted that foreign nationals have previously worked in similar positions in Bangladesh, including at Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Faruk added that he accepted the DMTCL position despite earning significantly less than in India, motivated by a desire to contribute to his home country. He emphasized that his Aadhaar card was only required for practical reasons during his stay in India and does not indicate Indian citizenship.

Actress Richi Solaiman stated in a Facebook post that the Awami League of the streets is stronger and more popular than the faction that is in power. Referring to the Awami League’s announced Dhaka lockdown program ahead of the verdict involving Sheikh Hasina, she said, “The Awami League of the streets is more powerful and popular. The opposition has already made the lockdown, called by the Awami League, successful a day earlier. This is the politics of people with awareness.”

In another post on her Facebook page, she added, “This time, when the Awami League returns, I hope we will see a league free of ready-made leaders — those who will engage in politics through hard work and intellect, not flattery.”

It is noteworthy that, according to the text, during their lockdown program, the Awami League burned numerous buses and cars, resulting in the death of a bus driver who was burned alive.

Hundreds of lawyers aligned with the opposition BNP staged a protest in Dhaka on Thursday demanding the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted following a student-led uprising. The demonstration, organized under the banner of the Nationalist Lawyers’ Forum, began at the lower court premises and moved through the Chief Metropolitan and District Judge Courts before concluding at the Bar Association premises. Senior lawyer leaders, including Syed Nazrul Islam and Nihar Hossain Faruk, addressed the rally. The protest came just days before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 is set to deliver its verdict on November 17 in a case against Hasina and two others accused of crimes against humanity during the July uprising. The tribunal is headed by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, with two other judges on the panel.

A brief commotion broke out during a National Citizen Party (NCP) torch procession in Narayanganj on Wednesday night after an unidentified youth shouted the slogan 'Joy Bangla'. The procession, organized to protest the Awami League’s announced lockdown program scheduled for November 13, turned tense when the youth suddenly appeared near Bage Jannat Jame Mosque and shouted the slogan. NCP activists attempted to catch him, but he escaped through a nearby alley. NCP leader Shawkat Ali described the incident as unexpected but confirmed that the rally concluded peacefully. Senior NCP and affiliated youth leaders, including Shawkat Ali and Nirab Raihan, were present at the event.

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has formally requested the army headquarters to deploy troops around the tribunal area ahead of the November 13 verdict announcement in the war crimes case involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others, including former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. The court’s public relations officer, Md. Shafiqul Islam, confirmed that the registrar general’s office sent the letter on Wednesday. The verdict concerns alleged crimes against humanity committed during July–August of an unspecified year. In anticipation of possible unrest, the banned Awami League has declared a 'Dhaka lockdown' program, prompting heightened security measures across the capital, with law enforcement personnel already stationed at key locations.

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has cautioned that efforts are underway to rehabilitate a defeated and fugitive autocrat under the cover of a national referendum. Speaking at a discussion marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day in Dhaka, he alleged that some political parties are obstructing the upcoming national election by imposing conditions, thereby enabling the return of authoritarian forces. Rahman urged anti-fascist groups to face the people in February instead of creating confusion. He also criticized the interim government for neglecting road safety and failing to ensure fair prices for potato farmers, who face losses of around Tk 3,000 crore. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the current political crisis is artificial and deliberately created to hinder democratic transition. Other opposition leaders expressed solidarity with BNP’s reform agenda.

Twenty-one judges who recently received permanent appointments to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh took their oaths at the Judges’ Lounge on Sunday. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the oath, with Registrar General Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siddiqui conducting the ceremony. The event was attended by justices from both divisions of the Supreme Court, Attorney General Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Supreme Court Bar Association President A.M. Mahbub Uddin Khokon, and family members of the newly appointed judges. The appointments were made under Article 95 of the Constitution, following consultation with the Chief Justice, and formalized by a presidential order issued earlier in the week. Among the 22 judges granted permanent status, one, Justice Syed Enayet Hossain, could not attend the ceremony due to illness and will take the oath later.

Recently released emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest that former and current U.S. President Donald Trump may have been aware of Epstein’s victims. The emails, disclosed by Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee, include a 2011 message in which Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump spent hours with one of the victims at his home. Another 2019 email to journalist Michael Wolff claimed Trump knew about the girls and had asked Maxwell to stop. The White House and Trump have dismissed the revelations as politically motivated, accusing Democrats of selectively releasing documents to tarnish his image. The emails are part of 23,000 documents from Epstein’s estate, followed by an additional 20,000 pages released by Republicans. The disclosures have reignited debate over Trump’s past ties with Epstein, an issue that has resurfaced multiple times since Epstein’s death.

Police in Chuadanga have arrested Sirajul Islam Asman, a former joint convener of the district Jubo League, from his residence on Wednesday night. The arrest took place around 9:30 p.m. following a tip-off, led by Officer-in-Charge Khaledur Rahman and Inspector Hossain Ali of Chuadanga Sadar Police Station. Asman, son of the late Jahan Box from the Railpara area of Chuadanga town, is an accused in a case related to an attack on students during an anti-discrimination movement. Authorities stated that he is expected to be presented before the court on Thursday. The arrest follows a series of recent detentions of political activists in the region amid heightened tensions surrounding student protests.

Three affiliated organizations of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) — Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal — have taken positions at 21 points in Dhaka’s Uttara area from Wednesday night to Thursday noon. Their stated goal is to prevent what they describe as destructive activities carried out under the Awami League’s banned ‘Dhaka Lockdown’ program. Leaders of the groups said they are guarding key installations to ensure public safety and resist any potential attacks. They also accused the Awami League of attempting to undermine recent political changes through violence and sabotage. The BNP activists vowed to remain on the streets until Thursday noon to prevent unrest and protect citizens’ lives and property.

The Election Commission (EC) Secretariat of Bangladesh has created four new positions of Senior Assistant Secretary and reorganized its internal structure to enhance efficiency ahead of the upcoming national elections. According to an official order signed by Deputy Secretary Shah Alam on November 11, four new sub-branches—General Services-1, Election Assistance and Supply, Election Management-2, and Public Relations—have been established. EC sources said the restructuring aims to streamline departmental responsibilities and improve coordination in election-related activities. The new divisions will handle tasks that were previously managed under broader units, ensuring better oversight and preparation for the forthcoming polls.

BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has cautioned that certain groups are attempting to undermine democracy by exploiting the weakness of the interim government. Speaking virtually at a BNP event marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day in Dhaka, he called on political parties to face the people in the February elections instead of issuing threats. Rahman emphasized the need for national unity to protect democracy and criticized proposals for a costly referendum, suggesting it could mask attempts to revive authoritarianism. He also questioned the motives of former allies creating election complications and criticized Jamaat-e-Islami’s proposal to reduce women’s working hours. Stressing economic priorities, he argued that funds should support farmers and essential sectors rather than be wasted on a referendum.