A passenger bus parked in the Isdair Octoffice area of Fatullah, Narayanganj, was completely destroyed after unidentified miscreants allegedly set it on fire early Wednesday morning. Locals, without notifying the fire service, tried for a long time to extinguish the flames, but by the time they succeeded, only the metal frame of the bus remained. The bus owner, Bulu Das, said the vehicle was used daily to transport Ministry of Industries employees and other passengers between Narayanganj and Dhaka, and that the fire caused him severe financial loss. Fire service officials confirmed they were not informed about the incident. Police from Fatullah Model Station visited the site and said efforts are underway to identify those responsible for the arson attack.

A 35-year-old man named Razzak Sheikh was beaten to death by locals in South Dhalikandi village of Keraniganj early Wednesday on suspicion of robbery. Police said Razzak and several others allegedly tried to rob a house and attacked a woman with a knife, prompting villagers to catch and beat him to death. However, Razzak’s family denied the robbery allegation, claiming he was killed in a premeditated attack linked to political rivalry. His relatives alleged that several men, including Alamin and Kabir, falsely accused him and prevented family members from rescuing him. Alamin’s family, on the other hand, denied involvement, asserting that Razzak was a known criminal caught during a robbery attempt. Police have detained three people for questioning and emphasized that no one has the right to take the law into their own hands. Authorities said legal proceedings are underway as the case remains under investigation.

In Nazirpur, Pirojpur, an NGO named 'Rupakalpa-2041' has allegedly fled with millions of taka collected from clients as loan security deposits. The organization had rented a building in the Char Khola area and formed women's groups across several villages in Nazirpur and Pirojpur Sadar, promising loans of up to one lakh taka per person. Each participant was asked to deposit between 5,000 and 10,000 taka as collateral. However, before disbursing any loans, the NGO's staff reportedly vanished overnight on November 18. Victims gathered in front of the NGO’s locked office and filed complaints with the Nazirpur police. The office owner identified one of the NGO’s officers as Kamruzzaman from Narail. Police confirmed receiving complaints and stated that an investigation is underway to take legal action against those responsible.

Saif Rafid, a 22-year-old student and one of the leading activists of the July Revolution in Pirgacha, died in a lift accident in Dhaka’s Nayanbazar area early Tuesday. Rafid, the only son of the late Asaduzzaman Badol and his wife, was studying at a private university in Dhaka. His parents had both passed away within the last two years, leaving him as the sole surviving member of the family. The accident occurred late at night when Rafid reportedly fell into a lift shaft. Friends and witnesses rushed him to several hospitals, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival. His sudden death has cast a pall of grief over Pirgacha, where he was widely known for his leadership during the July movement. Friends and well-wishers have expressed their sorrow and shared emotional tributes on social media, remembering him as a passionate, humble, and dedicated young activist.

A bus parked for repairs in a garage in Lakshmipur’s Itarpul area was severely damaged by fire early Wednesday morning. Fire Service officials suspect that the blaze originated from a mosquito coil left burning inside the vehicle. The fire broke out at Didar’s garage, where a Nipu Paribahan bus was undergoing maintenance. A Fire Service unit managed to control the flames within 20 minutes, but the bus’s seats and machinery were already destroyed. The owner, Mostafizur Rahman Swapan, reported an estimated loss of around 1.8 million taka and expressed distress as the bus was his only source of income. Police have begun an investigation to confirm the cause, though no complaints or arrests have been made so far. Authorities said they are treating the incident seriously and will determine the exact cause after a full investigation.

A municipal office assistant died following a physical altercation with a surveyor at Kumarkhali Municipality in Kushtia on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in room 115 of the municipal building when Shahidul Islam Kuti, 56, reportedly confronted surveyor Firozul Islam while demanding overdue salaries. The municipality’s 57 employees have allegedly not been paid for 42 months, amounting to nearly 100 million taka. During the confrontation, a scuffle broke out, after which Shahidul was later found unconscious in another room and declared dead at Kumarkhali Upazila Health Complex. Following the incident, Shahidul’s relatives vandalized the surveyor’s house and blocked the main gate of the municipality in protest. Police have recovered the body and sent it for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Three young men from Madaripur, Bangladesh — Imran Khan, Munna Talukder, and Bayezid Sheikh — were shot dead by Libyan mafia while attempting to reach Italy illegally by boat across the Mediterranean Sea. Their bodies were reportedly thrown into the sea after the attack. The victims had each paid large sums to a local human trafficking agent, identified as Shipon Khan, who allegedly promised safe passage to Italy but instead detained and extorted additional money from their families. Following the deaths, Shipon and his family went into hiding, while relatives of the victims demanded exemplary punishment for those involved and urged the government to help recover the bodies. Police in Madaripur confirmed awareness of the incident and stated that legal action would be taken once formal complaints are filed. The tragedy highlights the ongoing risks faced by Bangladeshi migrants seeking illegal routes to Europe through Libya.

A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of Obaid Ullah Al Masud, former chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh, in connection with a Tk 189 crore loan scam case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The order was issued on Wednesday, November 19, by Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Sabbir Foyez after the ACC’s Deputy Assistant Director Mohammad Shah Jalal requested that Masud be kept in custody until the investigation is complete. The case, filed on September 28, accuses Masud and 10 others of embezzling Tk 189.8 crore by violating banking regulations to secure a loan from Agrani Bank’s Asadganj branch in Chattogram. Masud previously served as a General Manager at Agrani Bank before becoming the chairman of Islami Bank. The court’s decision marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into high-level financial misconduct within Bangladesh’s banking sector.

Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two notorious criminals, Monir Hossain alias Sohel alias Pata Sohel (30) and Sujon alias Bukpora Sujon (35), for their alleged involvement in the murder of Golam Kibria, the member secretary of Pallabi Thana Jubo Dal. RAB officials revealed that the killing stemmed from political rivalry and territorial dominance disputes in the Mirpur area. The murder was reportedly premeditated and involved financial transactions. Kibria was shot dead on November 17 by six armed assailants at a hardware store in Pallabi’s C Block. One bystander was also injured during the attack. Following the incident, RAB launched an investigation analyzing CCTV footage and arrested the suspects from Savar and Tongi. Both detainees are members of the infamous ‘Four Star Group’ and have multiple criminal cases, including murder and drug trafficking. Authorities suspect underworld links and are continuing investigations to identify other conspirators.

In Chattogram’s Raozan upazila, police recovered a foreign-made pistol, two loaded magazines, and ammunition from a grocery shop during a special operation. The District Detective Branch (DB) arrested three individuals—Jahir Ahmad, Sakibul Islam, and his brother Rana—in connection with the illegal possession of firearms. The raid took place on Tuesday night at Chowdhuryhat in Noapara Union, where the pistol and magazines were found hidden on a shop shelf. Based on Jahir’s information, two more suspects were detained from Patiya’s Haidgaon Maizpara area. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Additional Superintendent of Police (DB) Russell confirmed that a case under the Arms Act has been filed and the accused have been sent to court. He also stated that DB police have recently intensified operations, arresting eight people and recovering multiple firearms and ammunition across the district this month.

A 70-year-old detainee named Md. Amzad Ali, who had been brought from Keraniganj Central Jail to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for treatment, died late Tuesday night while under medical care. Ali, son of the late Chan Momin Mia from Chowdala village in Gomastapur, Chapainawabganj, had fallen ill in prison on November 16 and was subsequently admitted to DMCH. Despite receiving medical attention, he passed away around 9:30 p.m. on November 18. Authorities have not disclosed details about the case for which he was detained. Police confirmed the death based on doctors’ reports, and the body has been kept at the hospital morgue for autopsy. A magistrate will oversee the inquest report before the body is handed over to the family following necessary prison formalities.

At least 15 people were injured in a violent clash between residents of Nanshree and Siddarchar villages under Chhatak upazila’s Charmohalla Union in Sunamganj on Wednesday morning. The conflict reportedly began with a verbal altercation between Chandali, son of late Chamok Ali of Nanshree, and Abdul Haque and Mostai Ahmed, sons of late Keramat Ali of Siddarchar. The argument quickly escalated, leading villagers from both sides to gather with local weapons and engage in a fierce confrontation. Injured individuals, including Chandali, Abdul Haque, Mostai Ahmed, Ali, and Rubel, were taken to Kaitak Hospital and nearby health centers for treatment. Local leaders and representatives have urged calm, emphasizing that such incidents over trivial matters are regrettable. Police from Chhatak station arrived promptly to control the situation, and authorities confirmed that the area is now peaceful. Legal action will be taken if formal complaints are filed.

Two cattle traders were attacked and robbed of Tk 4 lakh on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway in Shibchar, Madaripur early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. near the Bandar Khola intersection when a private car blocked their pickup truck. Four assailants from the car reportedly hacked the traders, Rajon Molla (60) and Alauddin Dewan (67), before fleeing with the money. The victims were traveling from Panchchar to Tekerhat to buy cattle when the robbery took place. Both injured men were taken to Shibchar Upazila Health Complex for treatment. Police from Shibchar Police Station visited the scene, though no formal complaint had been filed as of the latest report. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the culprits behind the violent robbery.

A massive fire broke out at the Standard Phoenix Oil Ltd. factory in the Bagherbazar area of Gazipur Sadar upazila on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze, which started around 1 p.m., rapidly intensified, prompting the deployment of seven fire service units from Joydebpur, Sreepur, and nearby stations. Despite continuous efforts, the fire remained uncontrolled as of 3:45 p.m. Eyewitnesses reported that factory security personnel initially tried to contain the flames before alerting the fire service. According to Gazipur Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Md. Mamun, the fire had spread to nearby areas, increasing the severity of the situation. No casualties or cause of the fire have been confirmed yet, and authorities are working to prevent further damage. The incident has raised concerns about industrial safety in the region, which has seen several factory fires in recent years.

A 10-year-old girl named Tanisha Moni, a fourth-grade student from Banglabazar Cadet Madrasa in Noakhali’s Companiganj upazila, was found dead after allegedly taking her own life. According to family sources, Tanisha became upset when her mother and brother went on a trip without her. She was left in the care of her grandmother, during which she reportedly hanged herself using a scarf inside their home. Police recovered the body on Tuesday evening and sent it to Noakhali General Hospital for autopsy the following morning. Companiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Gazi Muhammad Fouzoul Azim said initial evidence suggests suicide, and further legal action will depend on the post-mortem report. The tragic incident has deeply shocked the local community, highlighting growing concerns about child mental health and emotional well-being in family environments.