A college student named Saiyaf, 18, died after jumping into the Turag River while fleeing from locals who chased him following an arson attack on a stationary bus in Dhaka’s Shah Ali area on Thursday night. Police said Saiyaf and two other students agreed to set the bus on fire as part of a deal to earn money for a party. Another student, Nahian Amir Sani, 18, was caught by locals and handed over to police, while a third suspect managed to escape. The fire was started by pouring kerosene on the bus and filming the act on a mobile phone. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the fugitive and are taking legal action against the detained suspect. The incident has raised concerns about youth involvement in reckless and criminal activities.

Abdul Mannan, a 40-year-old senior vice president of the Sorfovhata Union unit of the Labour Party, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Rangunia, Chattogram, late Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the Bulinna Bari Tek area of the union’s 6th ward. Locals discovered Mannan’s body beside a road near his motorcycle, with four bullet wounds on his body. Police confirmed the recovery of the body and said his mobile phone was missing. Mannan, originally from Sorfovhata, lived in a rented house in Chandraghona with his wife and two daughters. He had recently returned from abroad and was involved in several business ventures. Law enforcement authorities have begun an investigation to determine the motive and identify the perpetrators behind the killing.

Serious allegations of irregularities and corruption have surfaced in a Tk 680 crore riverbank protection project in Jhalakathi, implemented by the Bangladesh Water Development Board. The 13.2-kilometer project, aimed at protecting areas along the Sugandha River, reportedly used substandard sand, low-quality geo-bags, and improper cement ratios in block construction. Following complaints, one site officer was withdrawn, and low-quality materials were officially rejected. Despite these actions, locals claim that the rejected sand remains on-site and that geo-bags were not placed in the most erosion-prone areas. Officials admit to manpower shortages and delays in supervision, while contractors cite logistical issues. The project, approved by ECNEC and scheduled for completion in June 2027, has seen work start on only half of its 34 packages, raising concerns about transparency and oversight in public infrastructure spending.

A Dhaka court has sentenced banker Rezaul Karim Reza to death for murdering his wife, medical student Jannatul Naeem Siddika, whom he met on Facebook. The couple married in October 2020 after a brief courtship, but two years later, during a birthday celebration in August 2022, Reza fatally stabbed Jannatul at a hotel in Panthapath following an argument. Her father filed a murder case the next day at Kalabagan Police Station. The trial began in March 2024, and on Thursday, Judge Md Sabbir Faiz of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court delivered the verdict, also imposing a fine of 20,000 taka. Reza, who had been released on bail by the High Court, is currently absconding, and an arrest warrant has been issued to enforce the sentence. No defense lawyer was present during the verdict due to the accused’s absence.

A shocking incident in Manisa, Turkey, has drawn widespread outrage after a school principal was caught on video pushing a 13-year-old autistic student down a staircase. The footage, which quickly went viral on social media, shows the principal calling the student over before forcefully shoving him. The student sustained serious injuries but reportedly received no immediate medical attention and was sent home alone. His mother later discovered the incident and filed both school and court complaints against the principal, citing previous instances of mistreatment. The Turkish Autism Solidarity and Rights Association has condemned the act, demanding accountability and justice for the victim. The case has reignited public debate over the treatment of children with disabilities in educational institutions.

Dhaka University authorities have temporarily suspended five security guards over allegations of negligence in duty. According to a statement issued on Thursday, November 13, the guards were on duty at various university locations between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on November 11. During an inspection by the Proctorial Security Mobile Team, the guards were reportedly found neglecting their responsibilities. The suspended guards are Md. Shah Alam and Md. Selim from the Institute of Education and Research (IER), Md. Sangram Hossain from the Faculty of Fine Arts middle gate, Md. Shafiqul Islam from the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, and Md. Ali Ahmed from the back gate of Curzon Hall. The university administration stated that further investigation will determine any additional disciplinary action.

A fire was deliberately set on a railway track in the Bhatsala area of Brahmanbaria’s Akhaura upazila on Thursday night, marking the second such incident in two days. According to Akhaura Railway Police Station Officer-in-Charge SM Shafiqul Islam, miscreants ignited tires, wood, and petrol on the track near the Akhaura-Chinair road. Railway police, security forces, and local police quickly responded, extinguishing the fire before it could disrupt train operations. Authorities have since increased patrols and surveillance around the Akhaura railway junction to prevent further sabotage attempts. The police remain on high alert to ensure the safety of rail infrastructure and passengers following these repeated arson attempts.

At least 35 passengers were injured when a bus plunged into a roadside ditch following a collision with another bus in Kalukhali upazila of Rajbari district on the Rajbari-Kushtia regional highway. The accident occurred around noon on Tuesday. Police from Pangsha Highway Station, led by Sub-Inspector Sajjad Hossain, visited the scene and confirmed that no fatalities occurred. Injured passengers were rescued and taken to Rajbari and Kalukhali hospitals for treatment, while those critically hurt were transferred to other medical facilities. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and assessing road safety conditions in the area.

A young man drowned in the Turag River on Thursday night while fleeing from a mob after allegedly setting fire to a bus in Dhaka’s Uttor Nababerbag area under Shah Ali police station. According to police, several youths attempted to burn an empty bus by spraying kerosene and recording the act on mobile phones. Locals noticed the incident and chased them, capturing one suspect while two others jumped into the river. One of them, identified as 18-year-old Saiyaf, drowned, while the other escaped. The arrested suspect, Rudra Mohammad Nahiyan Amir Sani, also 18, is under police custody. Authorities suspect the arson attempt was linked to ongoing sabotage during the banned Awami League-declared ‘Dhaka Lockdown’ program. Police have launched a manhunt for the fugitive and are taking legal action against the detained youth.

The murder of a judge’s son in Rajshahi reportedly originated from a series of incidents in Sylhet involving expelled army member Imon alias Limon. According to Sylhet police, Imon had been harassing the judge’s wife, Tasmin Nahar Lucy, for money and making threats after their acquaintance through a meditation course. Despite earlier complaints and a general diary filed at Jalalabad Police Station, no formal case was lodged. Students of Shahjalal University had previously detained Imon for harassment, but he was later released on bail. Police believe the unresolved tensions and repeated harassment culminated in the murder after Imon moved to Rajshahi. The case highlights lapses in preventive action despite prior warnings and reports of threats against the judge’s family.

Police recovered a dismembered human body from a plastic drum left on the sidewalk near the National Eidgah ground in Dhaka on Thursday evening, November 13. According to Shahbagh Police Station Officer-in-Charge Khalid Monsur, two plastic drums were found abandoned beside a water pump near the site. Upon opening one drum, officers discovered human body parts, including a head. The identity of the deceased remains unknown, and authorities are working to determine who left the drums and how the victim was killed. The body has been sent for autopsy, and police have launched a detailed investigation to uncover the motive and identify the perpetrators behind the gruesome incident.

At least eight people were killed and fifteen others injured in a tragic road accident in Pune, Maharashtra, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred near Navale Bridge when a private car was trapped between two colliding trucks, leaving the vehicle completely destroyed. One of the trucks caught fire, intensifying the disaster and causing heavy traffic congestion on the national highway for several hours. Fire service units rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze and carry out rescue operations. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed condolences to the victims’ families, announcing financial aid of five lakh rupees for each bereaved family and assuring full medical support for the injured.

At least 15 people, including a woman, were injured in violent clashes between supporters of the Awami League and the BNP in Araihazar, Narayanganj, early Thursday morning. The confrontation erupted over participation in a lockdown program and escalated into armed fighting, during which six crude bombs were thrown, three of which exploded. Several homes and shops were vandalized and looted in the Kakailmora area. Police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control, deploying additional forces to prevent further violence. Three seriously injured individuals were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while others received local treatment. Authorities reported that no formal complaints had yet been filed, but investigations would proceed if any were submitted.

Residents and animal lovers in Sylhet’s Zindabazar area staged a human chain protest after the disappearance of a beloved neighborhood dog named 'Bojo' and its family from Sitara Mansion. Protesters accused a newly opened restaurant, 'Mehman Restaurant,' of removing or killing the dogs. Locals said the dogs had lived in the area for years, were vaccinated, and cared for by residents. Witnesses claimed restaurant guards admitted to injecting and dumping the animals far away, possibly near the airport. The restaurant authorities have not responded to the allegations, and their phones remain unreachable. Protesters, including environmentalists and journalists, demanded accountability and urged respect for animal welfare, emphasizing that compassion for animals reflects humanity.

Two young men, identified as Rana and Shuvo, went missing after a trawler carrying 2,000 bags of cement sank in the Meghna River near Sonamoyee area of Baidyerbazar in Sonargaon, Narayanganj, on Thursday afternoon. The trawler, which departed from Aman Cement Factory bound for Barishal, reportedly developed a crack in its bottom while anchored mid-river, causing it to submerge along with the cargo. Fire Service divers from Sonargaon have launched a search operation to locate the missing men but have yet to find them despite hours of effort. Authorities suspect that water entered through the damaged hull, leading to the vessel’s sinking. Rescue operations are set to resume Friday morning as officials continue to investigate the cause of the accident.