A viral video showing alleged gangster 'Dakat Alam' walking with armed associates, including one carrying an AK-47-style rifle, has triggered panic across Kadalpur Union in Raozan, Chattogram. Locals claim Alam, once linked to an Awami League MP and now reportedly aligned with a BNP leader, commands a 22-member armed group equipped with illegal weapons, bulletproof vests, and CCTV surveillance covering a five-kilometer area. Residents accuse the gang of extortion, drug trafficking, and using minors to hide weapons. Police say they are investigating the video and monitoring seven active criminal groups in the region. Alam denies the allegations, calling the video fabricated. Authorities have vowed to act regardless of political affiliations. Since August 2024, at least 14 murders have occurred in Raozan, mostly tied to political rivalry and territorial disputes, deepening public concerns over law and order in the area.

Organized crime networks in Bangladesh have become increasingly active ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, particularly in Dhaka and Chattogram. Recent killings, including those of top criminals Tariq Saif Mamun and political activist Golam Kibria, highlight the resurgence of underworld gangs armed with modern weapons and supported by virtual command centers abroad. Intelligence sources report that some gangs maintain covert ties with political leaders and foreign intelligence operatives, allegedly aiming to destabilize law and order before the polls. The Mirpur-based 'Four Star' gang has emerged as a new force under political patronage, while older figures like Imon, Jisan, and Killer Abbas are reactivating their networks through encrypted communication and remittance channels. Law enforcement agencies, including the DMP and RAB, are attempting to curb the violence but face challenges due to political protection and the flow of illegal arms through border routes. Security agencies have urged urgent, coordinated action to prevent gang influence from undermining voter confidence and election integrity.

In Bogura, Bangladesh, police arrested Riazul Islam Nafiz for allegedly killing his wife, Afia Akter Swapna, three months after their love marriage. The couple had married against family consent and were living in a rented house in the Kaipara area. According to relatives, Nafiz’s family demanded a dowry of 500,000 taka and a motorcycle from Afia’s family to accept the marriage, leading to ongoing disputes. On Sunday evening, neighbors heard a heated argument between the couple, followed by silence. When locals entered the house, they found Afia unconscious, reportedly strangled to death. Police detained Nafiz at the scene and sent the body for autopsy at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital. Bogura Sadar Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Hasan Basir stated that the cause of death will be confirmed after the postmortem report, and an investigation is underway into all aspects of the incident.

In Gazipur’s Pubail area, Police Officer-in-Charge (OC) Molla Md Khalid Hossain became a local hero after he risked his life during a devastating fire at a cotton warehouse on Sunday, November 23. As thick smoke engulfed the site, witnesses said no one dared to enter until the OC rushed inside, covering his head with a cotton sack to protect himself. His courageous act inspired nearby residents to join the rescue effort, helping to save goods worth around 1 million taka from destruction. Three units from the Tongi Fire Service later arrived and brought the blaze under control. Fire officials confirmed that the OC and locals were already engaged in rescue operations before their arrival. Sub-Inspector Nazmul Haque stated that the OC’s bravery motivated others to act quickly, preventing major losses and injuries. The incident has since gone viral on social media, with many praising the officer’s selfless service.

At least six people were killed when gunmen attacked the headquarters of Pakistan’s paramilitary force in Peshawar, according to police reports. The incident occurred on Monday at the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters, where three militants and three FC personnel lost their lives. Senior police officials confirmed that security forces swiftly surrounded the area and launched a counter-operation after hearing two explosions during the assault. The attack highlights the resurgence of militant violence in Pakistan’s northwestern regions, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Since the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022, attacks targeting security and law enforcement personnel have sharply increased, raising concerns over the country’s internal security situation.

Two army officers, Colonel Redwanul Islam and Major Rafat Bin Alam Mun, appeared before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka on Monday in connection with a crimes against humanity case over the killing of 28 people in Rampura. The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder with two other members, began hearing the case amid tight security. The charges stem from an incident during the anti-discrimination student movement in July–August, when law enforcement allegedly opened fire on protesters, killing 28 and injuring many others. The tribunal had earlier accepted formal charges against four accused, including two Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officers, a former DMP additional deputy commissioner, and a former Rampura police officer-in-charge. Arrest warrants were also issued against them following the submission of the investigation report.

A Houthi-run court in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, has sentenced 17 people to death for allegedly spying for Israel, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. According to Houthi-controlled media reports cited by The Times of Israel, the Specialized Criminal Court found the defendants guilty of participating in a spy network linked to foreign intelligence agencies. The court ordered execution by firing squad. Additionally, one man and one woman received 10-year prison terms, while another defendant was acquitted. Defense lawyer Abdul Basit Ghazi said the verdicts could be appealed. The charges included communicating with enemy states between 2024 and 2025, gathering intelligence under the direction of foreign agencies such as Mossad, inciting citizens, and aiding hostile forces, which allegedly led to deadly attacks and infrastructure damage. The crackdown on alleged espionage intensified following the reported killing of Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Galeb Nasser al-Rahabi in an Israeli strike.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Bangladesh has rejected a plea by defense lawyers seeking permission for several army officers accused in enforced disappearance cases to appear virtually during hearings. The tribunal emphasized that all citizens are equal before the law and that no special consideration was warranted. The hearings, related to crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Awami League’s 15-year rule, are scheduled for December 3 and 7. Among the 28 accused are former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now reportedly in India, former security adviser Major General (Retd.) Tariq Ahmed Siddiq, and several former DGFI directors. The tribunal also appointed lawyer Z.I. Khan Panna as state defense counsel for Hasina. Additionally, it ordered the removal of distorted images and satirical content targeting tribunal judges from social media and media outlets. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam confirmed full cooperation from the Bangladesh Army in producing the accused officers before the court.

Bangladesh’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested two members of a gang accused of impersonating law enforcement officers to carry out abductions and extortion in Dhaka. The suspects, Hasanuzzaman (35) and Alamgir Shikari (46), were detained near the High Court area on Saturday evening. According to CID, the gang targeted victims through religious gatherings such as Tabligh Jamaat, gaining trust before luring them into financial traps. One victim, identified as Jamal (pseudonym), was abducted on October 14 along with a colleague after being confronted by men posing as CID officers. They were taken to a house in Hasnabad, where the gang demanded Tk 5 crore and coerced Jamal into paying Tk 1.1 crore in cash and bank transfers. The abductors also filmed compromising footage to blackmail the victims further. Following a police complaint filed on November 6, CID launched an investigation and arrested the two suspects, who have confessed to their involvement. Efforts to apprehend other gang members are ongoing.

A teacher at Feni Government College in Bangladesh has been accused of making inappropriate comments toward a female student because she wore a hijab. The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday afternoon when the student, Fatima Aiman Ruhi, was returning to her dormitory. In a Facebook post, she claimed that Biplob Kumar Shil, head of the zoology department, questioned her appearance and implied that her attire was unsuitable for a literature student. Ruhi confronted him, suspecting the remarks were directed at her hijab. The teacher reportedly denied this but continued the conversation in a manner the student found offensive. Attempts to reach Shil for comment were unsuccessful. The college principal, Md. Enamul Haque Khondaker, confirmed hearing about the matter but said no formal complaint had been filed yet. The incident has sparked discussions on campus about respect for religious attire and teacher-student boundaries.

In Chattogram’s Bakalia area, Farida Begum, mother of murder victim Sajjad, filed a case against 13 individuals, including expelled Jubo Dal leader Emdadul Haque Badsha, accusing them of orchestrating her son’s killing. The case, accepted by the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court, was set for an order on Sunday. However, Farida Begum unexpectedly applied to withdraw the case, reportedly under pressure from influential quarters. She declined to explain her decision, saying only that she could not disclose the reason. The complaint had alleged that Badsha, a known extortionist and gang leader, had his men lure Sajjad from his home before he was shot dead. Despite repeated appeals, police allegedly ignored Farida’s requests to question key suspects. The court has now scheduled Thursday for an order regarding the withdrawal. The incident has raised concerns about intimidation and the influence of powerful figures in local justice processes.

A 70-year-old man named Arfoz Ali was killed and at least 20 others were injured in a violent clash between two groups over a land dispute in Deora village under Shahjadapur Union of Sarail upazila, Brahmanbaria, on Sunday evening. Police and locals reported that the conflict stemmed from a long-standing dispute between the Dhana Mia and Shipon groups over a piece of land in the Magurhati area. During the altercation, both sides used local weapons, resulting in Arfoz Ali’s death and multiple injuries. One of the injured, Faruk Mia, was transferred to Dhaka in critical condition. The injured are receiving treatment at local hospitals. Police later arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and sent the body to the district hospital morgue. Legal proceedings are underway, according to Sarail Police Station Officer-in-Charge Morshedul Alam Chowdhury.

The Bangladesh High Court has released its full 378-page verdict confirming that former Teknaf Police Station officer-in-charge Pradeep Kumar Das masterminded the 2020 killing of retired Major Sinha Md Rashed Khan, while ex-inspector Liakat Ali executed the shooting. The court found that Pradeep planned the murder after Sinha’s video project exposed alleged police corruption and extrajudicial activities. According to the judgment, Pradeep was present at the scene, assaulted Sinha, and ensured his death, while Liakat fired four shots at Sinha’s upper body with his service pistol. The High Court upheld the death sentences for both officers and maintained life imprisonment for six other convicts involved in the conspiracy and assistance. The verdict, authored by Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman and concurred by Justice Md Saghir Hossain, was published on the Supreme Court’s website. The ruling affirms the lower court’s 2022 judgment and rejects appeals from the convicts and the victim’s family seeking harsher penalties for others.

Thirteen fishermen from Lalmohan upazila in Bhola have been missing for 12 days after setting out to fish in the Bay of Bengal. The fishing boat, named 'Ma-Babar Doa', left Dhaligournagar on November 10 with 13 crew members led by owner Faruk Majhi. They were last in contact on November 11, and since then, all communication has been lost. Families report that the boat lacked GPS equipment and carried supplies for only five days. Relatives have expressed deep concern and urged authorities to take immediate action to locate the missing fishermen. Local police confirmed that a search boat was sent but has not yet returned. The district fisheries officer stated that rescue operations fall under law enforcement and local administration. The Bhola district fishermen’s association has appealed to the Coast Guard and law enforcement agencies to intensify search and rescue operations.

The Revolutionary Student Council has demanded the arrest of those responsible for attacking journalists and students during a thanksgiving event at Dhaka Madrasah-e-Alia. The event was organized to mark the verdict of the execution of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina. In a joint statement, the council’s central convener Abdul Wahed and member secretary Fazlur Rahman condemned the attack, describing it as inhumane and barbaric. They alleged that members of Islami Chhatra Shibir and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal brought in outsiders to assault students and journalists without provocation. Several journalists, including leaders of the Dhaka Alia Journalists Association and reporters from Kaler Kantho and BTV, were injured, along with multiple student activists. The council accused the attackers of attempting to spread fear in educational institutions and called for immediate legal action against those involved, naming several individuals allegedly linked to the assault.