At least 15 people, including a woman, were injured in violent clashes between supporters of the Awami League and the BNP in Araihazar, Narayanganj, early Thursday morning. The confrontation erupted over participation in a lockdown program and escalated into armed fighting, during which six crude bombs were thrown, three of which exploded. Several homes and shops were vandalized and looted in the Kakailmora area. Police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control, deploying additional forces to prevent further violence. Three seriously injured individuals were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while others received local treatment. Authorities reported that no formal complaints had yet been filed, but investigations would proceed if any were submitted.

Residents and animal lovers in Sylhet’s Zindabazar area staged a human chain protest after the disappearance of a beloved neighborhood dog named 'Bojo' and its family from Sitara Mansion. Protesters accused a newly opened restaurant, 'Mehman Restaurant,' of removing or killing the dogs. Locals said the dogs had lived in the area for years, were vaccinated, and cared for by residents. Witnesses claimed restaurant guards admitted to injecting and dumping the animals far away, possibly near the airport. The restaurant authorities have not responded to the allegations, and their phones remain unreachable. Protesters, including environmentalists and journalists, demanded accountability and urged respect for animal welfare, emphasizing that compassion for animals reflects humanity.

Two young men, identified as Rana and Shuvo, went missing after a trawler carrying 2,000 bags of cement sank in the Meghna River near Sonamoyee area of Baidyerbazar in Sonargaon, Narayanganj, on Thursday afternoon. The trawler, which departed from Aman Cement Factory bound for Barishal, reportedly developed a crack in its bottom while anchored mid-river, causing it to submerge along with the cargo. Fire Service divers from Sonargaon have launched a search operation to locate the missing men but have yet to find them despite hours of effort. Authorities suspect that water entered through the damaged hull, leading to the vessel’s sinking. Rescue operations are set to resume Friday morning as officials continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

A week before the fatal attack that killed Judge Mohammad Abdur Rahman’s teenage son in Rajshahi, the judge’s wife, Tasmin Nahar Lucy, had filed a general diary (GD) with Jalalabad Police Station in Sylhet, citing threats from the accused, Limon Mia. Lucy reported that Limon, a member of Quantum Foundation and a previous acquaintance, had repeatedly sought financial help from her and began issuing threats when she refused. Despite the GD being filed on November 6, police said the investigation could not begin as court approval was pending. On Thursday, Limon allegedly entered the family’s flat in Rajshahi and attacked Lucy and her son, killing the boy and injuring her. Police confirmed Limon was known to the family and is now under custody while hospitalized. Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard intercepted a major smuggling attempt of pulses and cement being transported to Myanmar by sea. Acting on a tip-off, the Coast Guard launched a special operation near the southwest coast of Saint Martin’s Island and seized two fishing trawlers carrying 600 sacks of peas and 650 sacks of cement, valued at approximately Tk 3.36 million. Twenty-two individuals were detained during the operation. Officials stated that the goods were being smuggled to Myanmar to evade taxes and customs duties. The seized items and detainees have been handed over to the local police station for further legal action. The Coast Guard confirmed that similar anti-smuggling operations will continue to prevent illegal cross-border trade in the region.

A teenage gang leader named Fahim Ahmed was killed in a violent turf war between rival youth gangs in Sylhet city. Before dying at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Fahim recorded a video naming his attackers, which quickly went viral on social media. Police have launched raids based on his statement and collected video evidence to identify those involved. Fahim’s elder brother, Mamun Ahmed, previously led the same gang and is currently in jail facing multiple criminal charges. After Mamun’s arrest, Fahim took control of the group, leading to renewed clashes with rival gangs. Locals claim both groups enjoy political backing, hampering law enforcement efforts. Authorities have increased police presence in Baluchar area amid fears of retaliation and further violence.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, his sister Shahana Hanif, and their employee Md Raju Ahmed over allegations of laundering Tk 54.78 crore. The case was lodged at the ACC’s Integrated District Office, Dhaka-1, following an investigation that found preliminary evidence of money laundering through multiple bank accounts. According to the case statement, funds were transferred through seven accounts in City Bank, EXIM Bank, and Premier Bank under the names of Shahana Hanif and Sayeed Khokon Properties Ltd. The ACC alleges that false information was provided while opening the accounts and that the transactions were structured to conceal the illicit origin of the funds. The accused have been charged under sections of the Penal Code, the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Money Laundering Prevention Act.

In Chattogram’s Patiya upazila, banned Chhatra League leader Nurul Islam Rubel, 27, was detained by anti-discrimination movement leader Golam Mawla Mashraf and his associates before being handed over to police on Thursday morning. Mashraf reportedly told the officer-in-charge, 'Sir, here’s your gift,' while delivering Rubel. Rubel, a joint convener of the upazila Chhatra League, faces allegations of planning sabotage and involvement in two drug cases. According to police, he has been shown arrested in a case related to an attack on anti-discrimination activists. The anti-discrimination group stated that they acted to prevent further banned Chhatra League activities and are prepared to continue their campaign against such acts.

At least 23 farmers, including two women, were injured in an alleged attack by local BNP leaders in Galachipa upazila of Patuakhali on Thursday. The clash occurred in Charbangla area when farmers, who had received government lease rights to cultivate watermelon on khas land, were reportedly assaulted by BNP leaders opposing their cultivation. Police said the dispute arose between two groups claiming rights over the same land. Ten of the injured were admitted to the upazila health complex. Local BNP leaders denied involvement, saying the incident stemmed from a dispute over dismantling old houses on the land. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer stated that both parties had previously attended a mediation meeting and that legal action would be taken against those responsible. The situation is now under control, according to police.

The Sub-Assistant Land Officer of Mirat Union Land Office in Naogaon’s Raninagar upazila, Durul Hoda, has been transferred following allegations of corruption and bribery. The transfer order, signed by a senior assistant commissioner from the Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner’s Office on November 12, was implemented the next day. Hoda has been reassigned to the Gopinathpur Union Land Office in Akkelpur upazila of Joypurhat district. Earlier, two other staff members from the same office were transferred after a newspaper investigation exposed irregularities. The district administration has also directed the Raninagar Upazila Land Office to prepare and send a formal charge sheet for departmental action against Hoda. Reports suggest he allegedly demanded bribes ranging from a few thousand to nearly one lakh taka for various land-related services.

Police in Rangpur’s Pirganj upazila have arrested Mizanur Rahman, vice president of the local Awami League unit and an assistant professor at Pirganj Women’s College. He was detained on Thursday afternoon near the upazila parishad gate based on a tip-off. According to a police press release, Mizanur Rahman was allegedly conducting campaigns to support a lockdown called by the banned organization Awami League on November 13, which authorities said aimed to tarnish the government’s image. Sub-Inspector Shafiqul Islam Akand led the operation and later produced him before the court in connection with an explosives case. The arrest has drawn attention locally due to Rahman’s dual role as a political leader and educator.

Shahinoor Akter Shyamoli, a primary school teacher from Chandpur, Bangladesh, who recently went viral for saying teachers cannot afford local chicken, has been found to own several properties, including a five-story building in Hajiganj, a one-story house in her native village, and a two-story house at her in-laws’ residence in Comilla. Facing social media backlash, Shyamoli clarified that her comment was metaphorical, meant to highlight the struggles of teachers and strengthen their movement for better pay and benefits. She emphasized that her intention was not personal but representative of teachers’ collective grievances. Shyamoli serves as a senior assistant teacher at Hajiganj Girls Government Primary School and vice president of the local teachers’ association, while her husband is a headmaster at a high school in Kachua.

Police in Manikganj’s Harirampur upazila arrested two local leaders affiliated with the BNP’s student and youth wings for allegedly selling yaba tablets. The detainees were identified as Rafiqul Islam, office secretary of the Nabagram Upazila Chhatra Dal, and Alomgir Hossain, joint general secretary of the Shikari Para Union Jubo Dal. Acting on a tip-off, police detained them in the Nayarhat area and recovered 15 yaba tablets from their possession. Following their arrest, they were presented before a Manikganj court, which denied their bail and ordered them to be sent to jail. Police confirmed that a case has been filed against both under the Narcotics Control Act. The arrests highlight ongoing law enforcement efforts against drug trafficking in the region.

Police in Chattogram have arrested a private bank officer, Anamika Dutta, 32, on charges of embezzling nearly Tk 2.9 million from a customer. She was detained Wednesday night in the city’s New Market area and sent to jail on Thursday following a court order. According to the case statement, Dutta befriended a customer named Debika and convinced her that the bank might go bankrupt, persuading her to break her fixed deposit. Dutta then allegedly transferred Tk 14.79 lakh from Debika’s account at the Anderkilla branch and another Tk 14 lakh from the Jubilee Road branch into her own account. When Debika realized the fraud, she filed a case with Kotwali Police Station. Police said an investigation is underway to determine how the funds were misappropriated.

In Kendua upazila of Netrokona, Bangladesh, a loan sharking operation disguised as a cooperative society has left many residents financially ruined. Locals allege that Rafiqul Alam, head of the unregistered 'Rural Unique Progressive Association', lends money at exorbitant interest rates, taking blank cheques as security. When borrowers fail to repay, he allegedly files false cheque dishonor cases for inflated amounts. One victim, Shirin Akhter, mother of two disabled children, was sentenced to one year in jail after failing to repay a small loan. Her family now struggles to care for the children. Several others have fled their homes to avoid arrest. Local officials confirmed the group is unregistered and promised investigation if formal complaints are filed. Residents demand strict action against the fraudulent moneylending network.