The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs of Bangladesh has revoked the official gazette recognition of 53 individuals listed as 'July Fighters' from the Rangpur Division due to allegations of irregularities and inconsistencies in the list. The decision, signed by Deputy Secretary (Gazette) Haridas Thakur on November 17, includes eight individuals from Pirgachha upazila. The cancellation was made under the authority of the July Uprising Martyrs’ Family and Fighters’ Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance, 2025, and the Rules of Business 1996. This marks the first time the ministry has taken such an action since the recognition of July Fighters began. Currently, the number of recognized martyrs stands at 836, while the total number of wounded or July Fighters in three categories—severely injured, moderately injured, and injured—remains at 13,800. The order takes immediate effect, signaling a stricter verification process for official recognition of July Fighters.

A group of 20 students from Charfassion, Bhola, have undertaken a long march toward Dhaka’s Setu Bhaban to press for five key demands, including the construction of the Bhola-Barishal bridge. On the eighth day of their journey, they reached the Padma Bridge after walking and swimming across rivers for a total of 255 kilometers. However, bridge authorities have not granted them permission to cross the Padma Bridge on foot. In response, the participants declared their intention to swim across if necessary. Their other demands include residential gas connections in Bhola, establishment of gas-based industries, a public university, and sustainable embankments. One participant, identified as Moinuddin, has been hospitalized due to illness. The marchers plan to stage a sit-in at Setu Bhaban in Dhaka until their demands are addressed, expressing frustration over the government’s unfulfilled promises of visible progress on the bridge project.

A banned rally under the banners of Chhatra League and Jubo League took place in front of police officers in Sirajdikhan, Munshiganj, on Tuesday morning, causing widespread debate and concern among locals. The procession, led by local Jubo League leader Zahidul Islam Litu, marched through Imamganj Bazar despite the organizations being officially banned. A police patrol car was seen following the rally, raising questions about law enforcement’s role. Following the incident, three police personnel—Sub-Inspector Kamruzzaman Sikder and constables Shafiqul and Badsha Mia—were closed for negligence of duty. Police later detained three individuals allegedly involved in the rally. The local police chief stated that the rally occurred suddenly and that officers did not have time to intervene. The incident has sparked discussions about political activities under banned banners and the accountability of law enforcement in maintaining order.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal–1 on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death for crimes against humanity, including killings during the July mass uprising. Former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, a prosecution witness in the same case, received a five-year prison term. Prosecutor Gazi Monowar Hossain Tamim told reporters that the convicts have 30 days from the verdict date to file appeals under Section 21(3) of the tribunal law. If no appeal is filed within this period, the verdict will be executed upon arrest. He clarified that the tribunal law does not allow for delay condonation, unlike general criminal law. Appeals must be resolved within 60 days once filed. The prosecutor added that the convicts can only collect certified copies of the verdict and related documents to submit with their appeals to the Appellate Division, where they may also seek bail. Families of July uprising victims plan to appeal for harsher punishment for Mamun.

The Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) has issued a statement responding to the death sentence of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case related to crimes against humanity during the July uprising. Following a meeting of its central executive committee in Dhaka, the alliance said the verdict proves that no one is above the law. It called for ensuring that the judicial process remains beyond national and international controversy and that all stages, including appeal and review, are conducted transparently. The LDA also criticized the lenient punishment of the former police chief, who was made a state witness, despite evidence implicating law enforcement in the killings. The alliance urged the prosecution to appeal for stricter punishment, warning that impunity could embolden future abuses by security forces. The statement reiterated the demand for fair trials for all July–August killings to ensure justice for victims and accountability for all perpetrators.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising that led to her ouster. Prosecutor Gazi Monowar Hossain Tamim confirmed that certified copies of the verdict will soon be sent to relevant government offices, including the Dhaka District Magistrate, for enforcement. The tribunal also directed that absconding convicts may obtain certified copies if they surrender or are arrested within 30 days. Meanwhile, the government has begun preparing an application through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Interpol for a new notice based on a conviction warrant, replacing the previous arrest warrant. Hasina fled to India on August 5 last year amid a mass uprising and remains there. Authorities aim to secure her return to Bangladesh to implement the tribunal’s verdict.

Netherlands Vice Minister for International Cooperation Pascal Grotenhuis met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on Tuesday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture, trade, investment, technology, and youth development. The meeting also covered the formation of a social business fund for young and women entrepreneurs. Yunus reaffirmed his government’s commitment to holding a free, fair, and participatory election in early February, noting that the Awami League remains barred from contesting due to its suspended registration. He described the upcoming polls as a historic moment for new voters who were previously unable to vote. Grotenhuis praised Bangladesh’s progress in election preparations despite limited time and welcomed recent labor law reforms, saying they would attract more European investment. He also announced plans for a memorandum of understanding on public-private partnerships between the Netherlands and Bangladesh, aiming to elevate bilateral relations from development cooperation to equal political and economic partnership.

Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi a day earlier than scheduled to attend the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) meeting of national security advisers, set for November 20 at Hyderabad House. According to diplomatic sources, Rahman reached Delhi on Tuesday evening and was received by a senior official from India’s National Security Council Secretariat. His early arrival comes amid heightened diplomatic tension following the International Crimes Tribunal’s death sentence for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has reportedly been in Delhi since August last year. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry has formally requested India to extradite Hasina, but New Delhi has not commented on the matter. Rahman is expected to leave Delhi after the CSC meeting, though speculation continues over whether he will discuss Hasina’s situation with Indian officials during his stay.

Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has confirmed that a diplomatic note is being prepared to request India to return Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, both sentenced to death for crimes against humanity related to the 2024 mass uprising. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hossain stated that the letter has not yet been sent but may be dispatched soon through a note verbale. The ministry will not send copies of the verdict but will formally notify India of the sentences and request the transfer of the two convicts. Earlier, a similar request to India reportedly went unanswered, but officials now believe the situation has changed following the court’s verdict. Hossain emphasized that Bangladesh and India have an existing agreement that allows for such extradition requests, and the government intends to pursue the process officially.

The death sentence handed down to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in exile in India, has intensified diplomatic tension between the two neighbors. Despite repeated requests from Dhaka, New Delhi has refused to extradite Hasina, citing a clause in the 2013 extradition treaty that exempts political figures. Analysts including Michael Kugelman, Sreeradha Dutta, and Sanjay Bhardwaj told Al Jazeera that India now faces an uncomfortable dilemma—balancing its traditional loyalty to Hasina with the need to engage Bangladesh’s new leadership. Kugelman described Hasina’s presence in India as a long-term irritant in bilateral relations, while Dutta noted that India must now rebuild ties with other political stakeholders in Dhaka. Bhardwaj emphasized that extraditing Hasina would legitimize anti-India forces in Bangladesh. Experts agree that while trade and security cooperation continue, the Hasina issue remains a major obstacle to restoring trust between the two countries.

A Narayanganj court has shown former city mayor and Awami League leader Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy arrested in five new cases, including four murder cases filed at Fatullah Police Station and one case for obstructing police duties at Sadar Police Station. The hearings were held in her absence, and the court approved the police applications to show her arrested. Although Ivy was not initially named in these cases, investigators claim to have found evidence linking her to the incidents. The cases relate to killings during the July mass uprising and an alleged attack on police during her attempted arrest on May 8. Ivy’s lawyer argued that the new cases were fabricated to delay her release, as she had earlier received bail from the High Court in five other cases. The Appellate Division has since suspended her bail, setting a new hearing date for November 17.

Several Bangladeshi university teachers have alleged that their names were used without permission in a statement published online under the title 'Statement on Sheikh Hasina’s Verdict'. The report appeared on the website 'Bahanunews', claiming that 1,001 teachers rejected the International Crimes Tribunal’s death sentence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. Fact-checking organization BanglaFact confirmed that some of the listed teachers denied giving consent for their inclusion. The tribunal had recently sentenced Hasina and Kamal to death for crimes against humanity following the July uprising that ousted her government. BanglaFact and other fact-checking bodies have also documented a sharp rise in misinformation and fake news about Bangladesh, allegedly spread from Indian media outlets and social networks. These organizations continue to monitor and counter misinformation to ensure accurate public understanding.

The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser’s Office has dismissed as false several media reports claiming that the Chief Adviser was advised to restrict political statements at religious sermons known as waz-mahfils. According to an official post on the Press Wing’s Facebook page, some newspapers reported that district commissioners had suggested such measures during a meeting held on Monday. However, the Press Wing clarified that while two district commissioners and one divisional commissioner spoke at the meeting, no discussion on banning political remarks at religious events took place. It further stated that the Chief Adviser himself made no such comments in his directive speech to the district commissioners. The full version of his remarks has been made publicly available on the office’s official social media page, confirming that the circulated news articles are inaccurate.

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs of Bangladesh has revoked the gazette recognition of 53 individuals listed as 'July Fighters' from the Rangpur division following allegations of irregularities and inconsistencies. The decision, signed by Deputy Secretary (Gazette) Haridas Thakur, was announced on Monday and takes immediate effect under the authority granted by the July Uprising Martyrs and Fighters Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance, 2025. Ministry adviser Faruk E Azam stated that earlier gazette lists were under review after reports suggested that some listed individuals were not actually injured or involved in the July 2024 movement. This marks the first time the ministry has canceled a 'July Fighter' gazette, though it had previously removed eight names from the martyrs’ list on August 3. Currently, the official count stands at 836 martyrs and 13,800 injured fighters categorized as severely, moderately, or lightly injured.

Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has expressed optimism that the country’s 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held in the first half of February. He made the remarks during a meeting with German Ambassador Rüdiger Lotz at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The discussion covered post-verdict public reactions to Sheikh Hasina’s trial, election preparations, prisoner extradition, cybercrime, and overall law and order. The adviser emphasized that the Election Commission will determine the exact date, but law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to ensure security. He assured that the law and order situation remains stable, with only minor isolated incidents reported. Chowdhury also noted that crime levels are under control and citizens now enjoy greater freedom of expression compared to the previous 15 years. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Germany.