A fire erupted at Dhaka University’s Bijoy Ekattor Hall on Monday evening, November 24, around 6:13 p.m. According to the Fire Service control room, four units were dispatched immediately to the scene near the Jamuna building extension. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion before seeing flames and smoke rising from the extension area. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have been caused by a gas cylinder explosion. Firefighters were working to bring the blaze under control, and no casualties had been reported at the time of the initial update. The incident caused panic among students residing in the hall, though authorities responded quickly to prevent the fire from spreading further. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause and extent of the damage.

A construction worker named Parvez, aged 30, was allegedly beaten to death in Sonachora area of Bandar upazila, Narayanganj, after being accused of stealing electrical wires. The incident occurred on Monday morning at the residence of a man named Mesbah Uddin. According to police, Parvez’s body was recovered and sent to Narayanganj General Hospital for autopsy. His wife, Khadija Begum, claimed her husband was innocent and worked as a construction laborer, not a thief. She alleged that he was falsely accused and brutally assaulted to death. Bandar Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge, Liakat Ali, confirmed that legal proceedings are underway and efforts are being made to arrest those involved. The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with demands for justice and accountability against mob violence.

Bangladeshi film director Ananya Mamun has called for a fair trial for Baul singer Abul Sarkar, who is currently in jail over allegations of making derogatory remarks about Islam and Allah during a musical performance in Manikganj. In a Facebook post, Mamun stated that no artist should be exempted from legal consequences for hurting religious sentiments and emphasized that Sarkar’s comments were highly offensive. The controversy began after a video of Sarkar’s performance went viral, sparking widespread outrage on social media and prompting protests by Islamic groups demanding his arrest. Police detained Sarkar in Madaripur and later presented him before a Manikganj court, which ordered his imprisonment. The case, filed by a local imam, accuses Sarkar of distorting Quranic verses and misleading followers under the guise of being a spiritual leader. Authorities have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of assets worth approximately Tk 44.78 crore belonging to Nazrul Islam Majumder, chairman of NASA Group, amid ongoing allegations of amassing wealth beyond known income sources. The order, issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Foyez, includes a 39.75-katha plot in Gulshan and 487 decimals of land in Narayanganj’s Sonargaon and Dhaka’s Ashulia. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the petition, alleging that Majumder abused his power to acquire assets worth over Tk 781 crore through bribery and corruption. Authorities argued that Majumder was attempting to sell properties under the pretext of paying workers and settling company dues, which could harm state interests before case resolution. Earlier, on November 18, assets worth Tk 180 crore and several bank accounts were frozen. The latest order aims to prevent further transfer or sale of the disputed properties until the corruption case is resolved.

A Dhaka Special Metropolitan Magistrate Court has issued an arrest warrant against Md. Shahabuddin Alam, chairman of SA Group of Industries, for selling substandard milk powder under the brand 'Goalini Daily Full Cream Milk Powder'. The warrant was issued after Alam failed to appear in court on the scheduled date of November 24. Laboratory tests revealed severe adulteration, showing only 9.5% protein instead of the required 34%, and 7.58% milk fat instead of the standard 42%. The case was filed by Kamrul Hasan, a sanitary inspector of Dhaka South City Corporation, who collected a one-kilogram sample of the product for testing. The Public Health Food Testing Laboratory certified the product as substandard in a report dated October 21, 2025. The court accepted the case on November 3, naming Alam as the prime accused. SA Group has been packaging and marketing the product in Bangladesh.

A fire erupted at a blanket warehouse located on the fifth floor of a multi-story building in Chattogram’s Kadamtali area on Monday afternoon. According to Fire Service officials, seven units were dispatched to the scene to bring the blaze under control. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the Chairman Building near the Pora Mosque under Kotwali Police Station. Assistant Deputy Director of Agrabad Fire Station, Alamgir Hossain, confirmed the deployment but said the cause of the fire was not immediately known. Despite fire service efforts, local witnesses reported that flames continued to burn intensely for some time. No casualties or property damage estimates were immediately available. Authorities are investigating the source of the fire and assessing the extent of losses.

Authorities in Narayanganj have exhumed the body of Fayez Ahmed, a day laborer from Lakshmipur’s Raipur, who was shot dead on August 5 during an anti-discrimination student protest. The exhumation took place on Monday, November 24, under the directive of the Lakshmipur District Commissioner’s office and in the presence of local officials and police. The Narayanganj District and Sessions Judge Court ordered a fresh autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Fayez’s father, Alaudin, had earlier filed a case with Fatullah Model Police Station following the incident. After the new post-mortem examination at Lakshmipur Hospital morgue, the body was handed back to the family for reburial. Family members have demanded justice and exemplary punishment for those responsible for the killing, urging authorities to uncover the truth behind the fatal shooting during the student-led protest.

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 21 bank accounts belonging to former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, his two children, and related parties. The order came on Monday, November 24, following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). According to court officials, the accounts collectively hold about Tk 10.38 crore. The ACC’s assistant director and investigating officer, Md Ferdous Rahman, sought the freeze to prevent the transfer or misuse of assets suspected to be linked to corruption. The ACC earlier filed a case against Taposh on January 5, alleging that he illegally amassed Tk 73.19 crore through abuse of power. Investigations revealed that between 2013 and 2024, Taposh conducted transactions totaling over Tk 539 crore across 27 bank accounts, including foreign currency dealings amounting to over USD 500,000. The court’s latest order aims to secure the assets while the corruption probe continues.

Police in Bhanga, Faridpur, have arrested former Union Awami League general secretary Touhidur Rahman Bulbul under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The arrest took place early Monday morning, November 24, in the Harirhat Bazar area of Algi Union. According to Bhanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Ashraf Hossain, Bulbul allegedly led a large group of people to block the Dhaka-Khulna highway, using local weapons, felling trees, and setting fires. Following the incident, police filed a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Bulbul was later sent to jail custody. In a separate case, police also arrested another suspect, Limas Sheikh, in connection with human trafficking charges. Both detainees have been remanded to judicial custody as investigations continue. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the motive behind the highway blockade or the scale of the damage caused during the incident.

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of 36 bighas of land in Gazipur owned by Salman F Rahman, private industry and investment adviser to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz issued the order following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The court also froze an IFIC Bank account containing Tk 54.66 crore under Rahman’s name. The ACC alleged that Rahman and others attempted to transfer or conceal assets linked to a major fraud case. The case, filed on April 20, accuses 30 individuals, including former BSEC chairman Shibli Rubaiyat-ul-Islam, of embezzling around Tk 800 crore by fraudulently overvaluing mortgaged property to raise funds through bonds. The ACC claims the accused misused authority and manipulated valuations, inflating land worth Tk 87 crore to Tk 1,020 crore, and later diverted funds to Beximco Group and related entities.

At least six people were killed and 28 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi district on Monday, according to NDTV. Police said one bus was traveling from Madurai to Sengottai, while the other was heading toward Kovilpatti when the collision occurred. The impact left both vehicles severely damaged. Several of the injured passengers were taken to a local hospital, with officials reporting that some remain in critical condition. Preliminary investigations suggest that the Madurai–Sengottai-bound bus, operated by Kesar, was speeding and driving recklessly, which likely caused the crash. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed condolences to the victims’ families and directed local authorities to ensure proper medical care for the injured. Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Two young men were killed and another injured in a motorcycle accident caused by reckless speeding in Bogura’s Sherpur upazila on Sunday night. The victims, Mehedi Hasan and Shahabul Hasan, both 20, were riding with their friend Utsab Biswas when the motorcycle lost control and crashed into a shop shutter at Fulbari Bazar in Garidah union. Locals rescued the trio and took them to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, where Mehedi and Shahabul died while undergoing treatment. Police confirmed that the bodies were handed over to their families after legal formalities, and a case has been filed under the Road Transport Act. Utsab, who survived with minor injuries, stated that Shahabul was driving at high speed when the accident occurred. The victims had recently completed their higher secondary exams. Hours before the crash, Shahabul posted a cryptic Facebook status that later went viral, prompting emotional reactions online.

Bangladesh police officials have reported receiving repeated threats from fugitive leaders and activists of the banned Awami League, allegedly using Indian phone numbers to intimidate officers involved in anti-sabotage operations. The threats include warnings of harm to officers and their families, even after retirement. One incident involving Sub-Inspector Monir Hasan of Tungipara Police Station went viral after a phone conversation was posted online. Police have launched an inquiry through Interpol to identify the SIM card owners behind these calls. Some officers have filed general diaries seeking protection. Senior police officials believe the threats aim to create psychological pressure on field officers. Experts warn that such intimidation can cause mental stress, while former IGP Nurul Huda stated that issuing threats constitutes a criminal offense. The police headquarters have acknowledged the situation but said they are not overly concerned, confirming that investigations and legal actions are being taken where applicable.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Bangladesh has scheduled December 4 for the hearing on charge framing against Lieutenant Colonel Redwanul Islam, former Major Md Rafat Bin Alam, former ADC of Khilgaon Rashedul, and former OC Moshiur Rahman. They are accused of crimes against humanity for allegedly killing 28 people in Rampura during July–August. The tribunal, led by Justice Shafiul Alam Mahmood and a two-member judicial panel, set the date on Monday, November 24. Redwanul and Rafat Bin Alam were produced before the tribunal, while the other two accused remain absconding, with state defense lawyers appointed for them. In a separate case, Tribunal-2 fixed November 27 for the next testimony hearing in the murder of martyr Abu Sayeed involving 30 accused, including a former vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University. Additionally, defense lawyers continue cross-examining the investigation officer in the case over the killing of six people, including student Shahariar Khan Anas, in Chankharpul.

The High Court has granted bail to Sheikh Hafizur Rahman Karzon, a professor at Dhaka University’s law department, in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The bench of Justice Md Rasheduzzaman Raja and Justice Md Rezaul Karim issued the order on Monday, November 24, confirming that there are no legal barriers to his release. Professor Karzon was arrested on August 29 from a discussion organized by the group 'Moncho 71' at the Dhaka Reporters Unity. He had been in custody since his arrest. The case was filed by Sub-Inspector Md Amirul Islam of Shahbagh Police Station, alleging that former minister Abdul Latif Siddique made provocative remarks at the event aimed at destabilizing the country and overthrowing the interim government. The Appellate Division had earlier granted bail to Latif Siddique and journalist Manjurul Islam Panna in the same case. Sixteen individuals were detained from the meeting attended by around 70 to 80 people.