A massive fire broke out on Tuesday evening in Dhaka’s Karail slum, affecting areas including Bou Bazar, Cumilla Patti, Barishal Patti, and Block 'K'. Nineteen units of the Fire Service are working to control the blaze, joined by local residents. However, efforts have been hampered by damaged hoses and a shortage of water in the northeastern part of the area. Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, Director of Fire Service Operations and Maintenance, stated that the teams are focusing on controlling the northeastern section to bring the fire under control soon. Initially, eleven units were deployed, with eight more joining later. Many residents whose homes were destroyed have taken shelter at the Khamarbari field nearby. No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities are hopeful that the situation will improve shortly as firefighting continues.

A case has been filed against Rezaul Hasan Bhuiyan, also known as Suman, president of the BNP’s Maska Union unit in Kendua, Netrakona, for allegedly cutting down 31 government-owned mahogany trees without authorization. The complaint was lodged by Abdul Jalil, assistant land officer of Maska Union, naming Bhuiyan and four unidentified individuals. The trees, valued at around 800,000 taka, were reportedly felled on November 18 along a rural road being upgraded under a 55.8 million taka LGED project. Locals claimed the trees were cut using the name of the Upazila administration, and some logs were seized after residents intervened. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) stated that the contractor had no right to cut the trees and that a three-member inquiry committee has been formed to investigate. Police confirmed the case and said efforts are underway to arrest the accused, who claimed earlier that the trees were removed at his own expense to expedite road construction.

Folk singer Abul Sarkar has been arrested after widespread outrage over alleged blasphemous remarks about Islam and Allah during a musical event in Ghior, Manikganj. The controversy deepened when videos resurfaced showing Sarkar performing songs praising Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Awami League cultural programs following the party’s disputed January 2024 election. The performances, reportedly held in Tangail, featured ruling party leaders including MP Khan Ahmed Shuvo. Public anger intensified on social media, with religious groups demanding Sarkar’s immediate trial and punishment. Police detained him in Madaripur during a special operation, and he is now in custody. Meanwhile, another folk singer, Hasina Sarkar, sparked further debate by alleging that female Baul artists face sexual exploitation and are pressured into compromising situations to secure performance opportunities, though she did not name any individuals involved.

A major fire broke out at Dhaka’s Korail slum on Tuesday evening, causing widespread panic among residents. The blaze, which started around 5:19 p.m., quickly spread through the densely populated area, fueled by tin houses and limited access routes. Firefighters faced significant challenges in controlling the flames due to an acute water shortage and heavy traffic delays. According to Fire Service duty officer Rashed Bin Khalid, 16 units have been deployed to the site, with additional water tankers dispatched to address the scarcity. Law enforcement agencies have cordoned off the area, restricting entry to prevent accidents and maintain order. Residents were seen frantically removing valuables from their homes as the fire spread. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are yet to be determined, while authorities continue efforts to bring the situation under control.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Jamshed Alam on Tuesday accepted an interim report recommending the release of Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin from the murder case of Md Sohan Shah, an executive mechanical engineer at Virgo Garments, who was shot during the July 2024 uprising and later died in hospital. The report, submitted by RAB-3 Sub-Inspector Md Mostafizur Rahman under Section 173(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code, stated that no evidence linked Bashiruddin to the incident. The case was originally filed on September 19, 2024, by Sohan’s mother, Sufia Begum, naming 57 accused, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bashiruddin had been listed as the 49th accused. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Prosecution Division confirmed the court’s acceptance of the report and Bashiruddin’s exemption from the charges.

A massive fire broke out at Dhaka’s Korail slum on Tuesday evening, and firefighters are still struggling to bring it under control. According to Fire Service duty officer Rashed Bin Khalid, 13 units are currently working at the scene, with three more on the way. The fire was first reported around 5:22 p.m., and the first units reached the site at 6:05 p.m. Heavy traffic has delayed additional units from reaching the area. As of 7:30 p.m., the blaze remains uncontrolled, and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. No casualties have been reported so far. The densely populated Korail slum, one of the largest in Dhaka, is known for its tightly packed homes, making firefighting operations extremely difficult. Authorities are continuing efforts to contain the flames and prevent further spread.

In a joint operation by the Bangladesh Coast Guard and police in Baharchhara, Teknaf, authorities rescued 28 people, including women and children, who were being trafficked to Malaysia by sea. The operation, conducted late Monday night based on intelligence inputs, uncovered a group preparing for illegal migration. According to Coast Guard spokesperson Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq, organized trafficking rings lure Bangladeshi and Rohingya individuals with promises of high-paying jobs and a better life abroad. The traffickers fled the scene upon sensing law enforcement presence, and no arrests were made. Authorities have intensified surveillance to apprehend those responsible. The Coast Guard reaffirmed its commitment to continuing such operations to curb human trafficking along Bangladesh’s coastal regions, which remain vulnerable to maritime smuggling routes toward Southeast Asia.

A massive fire broke out in the Korail slum area of Dhaka on Tuesday evening, prompting a major emergency response. According to Fire Service and Civil Defence duty officer Rashed Bin Khalid, the fire started around 5:19 p.m. and quickly spread through the densely populated settlement. Eleven units of the Fire Service were deployed to the scene to bring the blaze under control. As of the latest reports, firefighters were still working to contain the flames, though the cause of the fire and the extent of damage or casualties were not immediately known. Korail, one of Dhaka’s largest informal settlements, has experienced similar fire incidents in the past, often resulting in significant losses for residents. Authorities have urged people to stay away from the area while emergency operations continue.

In Brahmanbaria’s Chinair village, unidentified miscreants defaced the memorial of Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mughdho, a martyr of the July uprising, by smearing ink on his portrait early Monday morning. The monument, located on the grounds of Chinair Anjuman Ara School and College, was originally dedicated to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman but later replaced with Mughdho’s image after the uprising. Locals discovered the vandalism at dawn, prompting anger and condemnation in the area. Police from Brahmanbaria Sadar Model Police Station visited the site and have launched an investigation to identify those responsible. Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Azharul Islam confirmed that legal action will be taken once the culprits are found. The incident has stirred emotional reactions among residents, who view the act as a sign of disrespect toward the memory of the slain activist.

A Bangladeshi student named Shahriar was found dead, hanging from a ceiling fan in a rented apartment in Greater Noida’s Beta-2 area, part of India’s National Capital Region. The discovery was made after the landlord, unable to contact him for over a day, entered the room and alerted police. Shahriar had been living with a woman named Rupa, a resident of Bihar, who claimed to be his wife. The couple had rented the room for 8,000 rupees on November 17. Police reported that Rupa was last seen leaving the residence on November 21. No suicide note was recovered from the scene, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death, with officials stating that further details will be known after the autopsy report is released.

Residents of Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj are increasingly distressed by a surge in robberies, thefts, and muggings across the area. Incidents include armed robberies at homes, attacks on jewelry stores, and highway muggings, with several videos circulating on social media. Locals allege that despite repeated complaints, police responses have been inadequate, allowing criminals to return to their activities soon after arrest. Many homeowners struggle to find tenants due to safety concerns, while industrial workers report frequent assaults and thefts on their way to work. Police officials, however, claim they are actively investigating the incidents and responding promptly to reports, citing vehicle shortages as a challenge. The deteriorating law and order situation has forced residents to move in groups for safety, reflecting a growing sense of insecurity in this industrial hub.

A businessman named Anwar Hossain was stabbed to death in Ramganj upazila of Lakshmipur district on Tuesday morning after refusing to pay an extortion demand of Tk 200,000. The incident occurred at Anwar’s tea stall in Saharpara village under Volakot Union. According to locals, Md. Yusuf Hossain, a known local extortionist and activist of the Jubo Dal, had been demanding money from Anwar for some time. When Anwar again refused to pay, an argument broke out, during which Yusuf allegedly stabbed him multiple times in the chest and back before fleeing. Anwar was rushed to Ramganj Government Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police have recovered the body and sent it for autopsy at Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital. The Ramganj police station officer-in-charge confirmed that preparations are underway to file a case over the murder.

A tragic incident in Bogura’s Shahjahanpur upazila shocked locals when police discovered the bodies of a mother and her two young children on Tuesday morning. The mother, identified as Sadia Akter, 25, was found hanging from the ceiling of her home in Khalisakandi village, while her three-year-old daughter Saifa and one-year-old son Saif were found dead with their throats slit. Police suspect that Sadia may have killed her children before taking her own life, possibly due to marital conflict. Shahjahanpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shafiqul Islam Palash confirmed that the bodies were recovered and sent to Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital for autopsy. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether the deaths resulted from a murder-suicide or other circumstances. The incident has left the local community in deep shock and mourning.

A Dhaka court has set December 1 for delivering the verdict in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and 15 others over alleged irregularities in the allocation of a 10-katha plot in the Purbachal New Town Project. The decision came after Judge Rabiul Alam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 concluded the arguments on Tuesday. The case, filed on January 13 this year by ACC Deputy Director Salahuddin, accuses the defendants of abusing power and committing forgery in the plot allocation process. Following investigation, ACC Assistant Director Afnan Jannat Keya submitted a charge sheet on March 10 against 17 individuals, including several former government officials and a former state minister. The court framed charges on July 31, and 32 witnesses testified during the trial. Among the accused, former RAJUK member Khurshid Alam remains in custody.

A 19-year-old man named Sagar Mondal was arrested in Nagarkanda, Faridpur, after allegedly posting an offensive image on Facebook that was deemed disrespectful to the holy Kaaba. The incident occurred on Monday, November 24, when the post quickly spread online, triggering anger among local residents in Shakrail village under Laskardia Union. Hundreds of people gathered in protest at the nearby Gorail Bazar, leading to rising tension in the area. Sagar, who worked as an assistant at a local pharmacy, was initially confined by locals inside the shop before police and local administration intervened. Authorities, including the Upazila Nirbahi Officer and police, managed to calm the situation through dialogue with residents and assured legal action. The situation is now under control, according to officials.