A 24-year-old Indian Muslim man, Shibu Syed Jafri from Lucknow, has told a Dhaka court that Indian officials blindfolded and handcuffed him before forcing him onto a flight to Kolkata and later pushing him across the Bangladesh border at gunpoint. Shibu was detained in Dhaka on July 15 after locals reported a man who could not speak Bengali. He claimed he was abducted from a Delhi slum and had no intention of entering Bangladesh. The court has ordered an investigation into how he crossed the border, with a police report due by November 24. Human rights groups have long criticized India’s alleged practice of “push-ins,” where people are forcibly sent across the border into Bangladesh. Over 2,000 individuals, including Rohingya refugees, have reportedly been subjected to such actions this year. Shibu remains in custody in Dhaka, awaiting further hearings, while efforts continue to reunite him with his family in India.

Four police officers in Rajshahi have been temporarily suspended following the murder of Judge Mohammad Abdur Rahman’s son, Tawseef Rahman Tousif, and an attempted murder of the judge’s wife, Tasmin Nahar Lusi. The suspension came after a video of the accused, Limon Mia, recorded while in police custody, was leaked on social media, causing widespread embarrassment for the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP). The court has taken suo motu notice of the incident and ordered RMP Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian to appear in person on November 19 to explain the matter. Preliminary investigation found negligence of duty by the four officers assigned to guard Limon at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. They have been closed to the police lines, and a committee has been formed for further investigation. Authorities reiterated that publishing or broadcasting statements of detainees without authorization is illegal and can influence ongoing investigations.

Bangladeshi content creator Ashraful Alom, popularly known as Hero Alom, was arrested by police in Dhaka’s Hatirjheel area on Saturday, November 15. The arrest followed a warrant issued by the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court on November 12 in connection with a case filed by his wife, Riya Moni. The case accuses Hero Alom and another individual, Ahsan Habib Selim, of attempted murder, assault, intimidation, and theft. According to the complaint, a domestic dispute led to physical violence and the alleged theft of a gold chain from Riya Moni. The plaintiff’s lawyer stated that the accused violated bail conditions by failing to appear in court, prompting the cancellation of their bail and issuance of arrest warrants. Police confirmed that Hero Alom was taken into custody in compliance with the court order, while efforts to apprehend the co-accused are ongoing.

A parked minibus belonging to Naf Paribahan caught fire early Saturday morning in front of the Roads and Highways Department office at Shimrail, Siddhirganj, along the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Narayanganj. According to Siddhirganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shahinur Alam, the driver had parked the vehicle the previous night. The fire broke out around 6 a.m., and local residents, along with fire service personnel, quickly brought the blaze under control. Although the bus’s seats were damaged, no injuries or fatalities occurred as there were no passengers or the driver present at the time. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, which could have resulted from a mechanical fault or another incident. Police said an investigation is underway, and legal steps will follow based on the findings.

Unidentified miscreants set fire to the July Martyrs Monument in Pirojpur late Friday night, located beside the district’s central Shaheed Minar. Locals discovered burn marks on the lower part of the memorial the following morning, and a video of the incident soon went viral on social media. Authorities have closed two police officers for alleged negligence in duty. Former municipal councilor and freedom fighter Abdus Salam Baten claimed the act was a planned attempt by members of banned political groups following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Police have visited the site and increased security in the area. Superintendent of Police Khan Mohammad Abu Naser stated that the attack likely occurred before dawn and that legal action is being taken against the negligent officers. A case has been filed, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest those responsible for the vandalism.

Police in Gazipur recovered the throat-slit body of a woman, Rahima Begum, from a multi-story building in the Konabari Nawab Ali Market area on Saturday morning. Her husband, Imran Hossain, was found injured beside her and taken to a medical facility for treatment. According to police, Imran, a butcher by profession, and Rahima, a homemaker, were in their second marriage. Their daughter, Sharmin, told investigators that her father allegedly killed her mother before attempting to slit his own throat. Law enforcement officials are continuing to question the daughter and other family members while legal proceedings are underway. The incident has shocked the local community, and police are investigating the motive behind the tragic event.

A 25-year-old tourist named Md. Iqbal Hossain from Demra, Dhaka, went missing while bathing in the Nafakhum Waterfall in Thanchi upazila of Bandarban on Friday, November 14. He was part of an 11-member group visiting the remote waterfall without a local guide, despite a travel restriction in the area. According to local authorities and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Iqbal was swept away by the strong current while swimming. Rescue operations have been launched by law enforcement agencies and local volunteers, but he remains untraced. The local tourist guide association stated that visitors are only allowed to travel up to Tindu and Remakri Boropathor areas and must be accompanied by a registered local guide, as per administrative directives. Authorities have urged tourists to follow safety and travel guidelines strictly to prevent such incidents.

A Rajshahi court has issued a show-cause notice to Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian for allowing a murder suspect to speak to the media while in police custody. The notice follows the killing of Tawsif Rahman, son of a district judge, at an apartment in Terkhadia, Rajshahi. The accused, Limon Mia, allegedly stabbed Tawsif to death and injured his mother, Tasmin Nahar Lusi, before being arrested and hospitalized. Media reports later showed Limon making statements blaming the victim, which the court said violated Supreme Court directives prohibiting accused persons from making public statements while under police custody. The Metropolitan Magistrate Court issued the notice on November 15, directing the commissioner to appear in person and explain his actions by November 19.

A devastating fire broke out in Dalal Bazar of Lakshmipur Sadar upazila late Friday night, destroying six shops. According to the Fire Service and local witnesses, the blaze originated from an electrical short circuit at Azad’s CNG auto-rickshaw garage in the Temuhani area. The flames quickly spread to nearby shops before firefighters arrived. One unit of the Lakshmipur Fire Service, assisted by local residents, managed to bring the fire under control after about an hour of effort. However, by that time, six shops had already been completely burned down. Station Officer Ranjit Kumar Saha of the Lakshmipur Fire Service said that the initial investigation suggests the fire started due to an electrical short circuit. The extent of the financial losses has not yet been determined.

An 18-year-old college student, Md. Sifat Ahmed, reportedly took his own life at his home in Khilgaon, Dhaka, following a family dispute over a mobile phone. According to relatives, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Friday, November 14, when Sifat’s younger sister was using a mobile phone for online math lessons. Sifat demanded the phone, leading to an argument with his sister and a rebuke from their mother. Shortly afterward, Sifat locked himself in his room and was later found hanging from a ceiling fan. Neighbors alerted the family, who rushed him to a local hospital and then to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police confirmed the death and said the body has been kept in the morgue for autopsy. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Police have arrested the prime suspect, Md Arman (45), in a case involving the abduction, assault, and extortion of contractor Suman Chowdhury, owner of Messrs Sujon Bhuiya & Brothers. The incident occurred over a dispute related to a government lease for maintenance work at the Azimpur Old Cemetery in Dhaka. According to the case filed at Lalbagh Police Station, Arman and several associates allegedly demanded Tk 500,000 in extortion money from Chowdhury, threatening him with violence and forcing him to pay Tk 530,000. The abduction took place on October 26, 2025, when the accused forcibly took Chowdhury to Arman’s office and assaulted him. Acting on intelligence, an army patrol team from Azimpur Army Camp arrested Arman on November 14 during a special operation at a community center. He was later handed over to Lalbagh Police Station for legal proceedings. Police said the case is under investigation and further action will follow based on findings.

A 53-year-old man from Shillington, Pennsylvania, was hospitalized after being accidentally shot in the back by his dog in a freak incident involving a shotgun. According to police, the man was cleaning his firearm and placed it on the bed before sitting down. His dog then jumped onto the bed, apparently triggering the weapon, which discharged and struck the owner in the lower back. The man’s son called 911, and he was taken to the hospital for surgery. Authorities are investigating the case but believe it to be accidental. Police used the incident to remind gun owners to always treat firearms as loaded, keep them pointed in a safe direction, and ensure fingers stay off the trigger. Officers described the event as a “perfect storm” of unfortunate circumstances, emphasizing the importance of strict safety practices when handling weapons.

Police in Savar’s Ashulia area arrested two former leaders of the now-banned youth wing of the Awami League, Jubo League, in separate operations on Friday night. The detainees were identified as Md. Ali Azgar alias Jamal Hossain, former assistant organizational secretary of Ashulia Thana Jubo League, and Md. Zakir Hossain, former general secretary of Shimulia Union Jubo League. Acting on secret information, police conducted raids at Ashulia’s Unique area around 8 p.m. and Shimulia’s Konapara area around 9 p.m., leading to the arrests. Ashulia Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdul Hannan confirmed the arrests and stated that legal proceedings are underway. The two suspects are expected to be presented before the court on Saturday morning. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific charges or reasons behind the arrests, but investigations are ongoing to determine their alleged involvement in any unlawful activities.

At least seven people were killed and 27 others injured when a large cache of seized explosives detonated at a police station in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday night. Most of the victims were police officers and forensic experts who were examining the explosives at the Nowgam police station. Among the dead were two Srinagar administrative officials and a deputy tehsildar. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as five of the injured remain in critical condition. Senior police officials have cordoned off the area, and the injured have been admitted to the Indian Army’s 92 Base Hospital and Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences. The explosives were reportedly linked to an investigation into posters by the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Several doctors had earlier been arrested in connection with the case, including Adil Ahmed Rather and Muzammil Shakil, from whose residence police recovered about 3,000 kilograms of ammonium nitrate.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) has arrested five leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations on allegations of planning sabotage and preparing for flash processions in the capital. According to a DMP press release issued on Friday, November 14, the arrests were made during raids conducted in several areas of Dhaka over the past 24 hours by the Lalbagh division of the DB. The detainees include Shahidul Islam, president of the central committee of Trinamool Jatiya Sramik League; Ruhul Amin, former member of the Sramik League’s Telihati Union unit in Gazipur; Zahidul Islam, former member of the Mongla Upazila Chhatra League in Bagerhat; Sathi Akter, women affairs secretary of the Sramik League’s Sripur Upazila unit; and Kamal Hossain, vice president of Kalindi Union Ward No. 2 Awami League under Keraniganj Police Station. Police said legal action is being taken against them.