India is currently reviewing Bangladesh’s formal request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following a deadly student-led uprising last year. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed during a press briefing in New Delhi that the request is being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal procedures. He emphasized India’s commitment to peace, democracy, inclusivity, and stability in Bangladesh. Dhaka’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain stated that Bangladesh has yet to receive a response from India after sending the latest diplomatic note through its mission. The request follows a November 17 verdict by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal, which sentenced Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to death for crimes against humanity committed during the 2023 uprising. This marks the third formal extradition appeal by Bangladesh under the bilateral extradition treaty, as Dhaka awaits New Delhi’s official reply.

Bangladesh is awaiting India’s response to its latest formal request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was recently sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal-1 for crimes against humanity during the July–August uprising last year. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said on Wednesday that Dhaka does not expect a reply from New Delhi within a week but remains hopeful of receiving one. The request was sent through a note verbale via Bangladesh’s High Commission in New Delhi under the existing extradition treaty between the two countries. The tribunal also sentenced former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death and ex-police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun to five years in prison for aiding the prosecution. Hossain noted that Bangladesh had previously sought Hasina’s return from India without success but emphasized that the current situation differs as the judicial process has concluded and the convictions are final.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has strongly condemned the recent attack on Baul artists, describing it as a ‘heinous act’ perpetrated by religious extremists. Speaking to journalists after inaugurating the Thakurgaon district BNP office, he demanded a fair investigation into the incident and measures to prevent such violence against Bangladesh’s traditional folk culture. Fakhrul also expressed deep concern over the devastating fire in Dhaka’s Korail slum, which destroyed hundreds of homes and left thousands homeless. He urged the government to provide compensation to the affected families and ensure accountability for any negligence that contributed to the disaster. Citing poor enforcement of fire safety laws and institutional negligence, he emphasized the need for stronger legal implementation and preventive measures. The BNP leader further called for a transparent inquiry to identify those responsible for both the attack and the fire.

A group of sub-inspector (SI) and sergeant candidates, who were selected in 2006 but deprived of recruitment in 2007, have appealed to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser for final approval to join the police service. At a press conference held at the National Press Club in Dhaka, the candidates alleged that their appointments were arbitrarily canceled by then police officials without formal notice. They claimed to have suffered injustice for 18 years under previous governments. A high-level committee comprising officials from the Home, Finance, Public Administration, Law Ministries, and the Police Headquarters has already recommended reinstating their recruitment, including seniority and age relaxation. Despite these recommendations, no final decision has been made in over six months. The candidates urged the Chief Adviser to approve their appointments promptly, citing humanitarian grounds and their prolonged suffering. Many of them are reportedly struggling financially, working in low-income jobs, and unable to support their families or afford medical treatment for their parents.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has reinstated 74 leaders whose previous expulsion orders were withdrawn following a review of their appeals. The leaders had been expelled earlier for alleged involvement in activities deemed contrary to party discipline. The decision was announced in a statement signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday, November 26. According to the statement, the party leadership decided to lift the expulsion orders after considering individual appeals and reviewing the circumstances of each case. The reinstated leaders include former officials from various BNP units across the country, including Gazipur, Sylhet, Khulna, Brahmanbaria, Bogura, Manikganj, and other districts, as well as members of affiliated organizations such as the Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal, and Mohila Dal. The move is seen as part of BNP’s broader effort to strengthen internal unity ahead of future political activities and to bring back experienced organizers into the party’s fold.

Thirteen police superintendents (SPs) from various districts in Bangladesh have not been assigned to any district following a nationwide reshuffle ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election. Instead, they have been transferred to specialized police units such as the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Special Branch (SB), Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), and Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The reshuffle, conducted through a lottery at the Chief Adviser’s residence, aimed to ensure neutrality in law enforcement during the upcoming election. Senior officials from the Home Ministry and the Police Headquarters were present during the process. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the official order, signed by Deputy Secretary Md. Mahbubur Rahman. Additionally, separate orders reassigned Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Abu Sufian to the Police Headquarters as DIG, while DMP Traffic Commissioner Zillur Rahman was appointed as the new Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner. The reshuffle is part of broader measures to maintain transparency and fairness in election-related policing.

BNP leader and senior Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Fazlur Rahman is facing contempt of court allegations after publicly rejecting the authority of Bangladesh’s reconstituted International Crimes Tribunal and questioning its ability to try Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. During a televised talk show on November 23, Rahman declared that he did not recognize the tribunal or its judgments, calling it biased and alleging internal arrangements between the prosecution and judges. The prosecution submitted the show’s footage to the tribunal as evidence, arguing that his statements insulted the judiciary and undermined public confidence in the legal process. A single bench of Tribunal-1, led by retired judge Md Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury, heard the matter and scheduled further proceedings for November 30. Prosecutors stated that if found guilty, Rahman could face up to one year of imprisonment, a fine of up to 5,000 taka, or both under the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act. The tribunal emphasized that such remarks constitute serious contempt and will be reviewed based on the video evidence.

Fayaz Ifti, the temporarily suspended publicity secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Diaspora Alliance in South Korea, has declared that he will not respond to the party’s show-cause notice and instead wants to be permanently expelled. In a Facebook post on November 26, Ifti stated that he no longer wishes to maintain any affiliation with the NCP. He alleged that party members have been harassing him online since his suspension, accusing him of links with Jamaat-Shibir, which he strongly denied. Ifti clarified that his social media posts praising certain activities of Jamaat-Shibir do not make him a supporter of those groups. He emphasized his intention to remain politically neutral and post freely about any political figure whose work he appreciates. Ifti also criticized the NCP for labeling dissenters as extremists and urged the party to stop such practices, asserting his right to express independent opinions.

The prosecution in Bangladesh has sought life imprisonment for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and 44 others in three corruption cases related to the Purbachal New Town Project. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) accused them of abusing power to illegally obtain government plots in Dhaka’s Purbachal area. The verdict is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, to be delivered by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-5. Prosecutors claim they have proven the charges through witness testimony and evidence. Hasina, Joy, and Putul have been absconding since the start of the trials, while one co-accused, former RAJUK member Khurshid Alam, remains in custody. The cases were filed in January, and charge sheets were submitted in March following investigations by ACC officials. The accused include several former government officials and a former state minister for housing and public works.

Teachers under the banner of the Combined Non-MPO Unity Council staged a protest in Dhaka on Wednesday, demanding that all non-MPO educational institutions be brought under the MPO scheme and that the proposed MPO policy, already sent from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Finance, be approved within 24 hours. As the protesters attempted to march toward Jamuna, police stopped them near the Kadam Fountain area, setting up barricades to prevent their movement. In response, several teachers sat and lay down on the road, chanting slogans to press their demands. The demonstrators stated that their demands are legitimate and vowed not to return home until the government fulfills them. They have been holding a continuous sit-in in front of the National Press Club for 25 days as part of their third phase of protests.

Rumors about the death of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have spread widely, prompting protests and allegations of police brutality. Khan’s three sisters—Noreen, Aleema, and Uzma Khan—claimed they were violently assaulted by police outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail while seeking permission to meet their brother. They alleged that police attacked them and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters without provocation, even turning off streetlights before launching the assault. PTI condemned the incident, demanding an impartial investigation into what it described as a ‘brutal and planned’ attack. Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023 and has reportedly been denied contact with his family and lawyers for over a month. His supporters suspect foul play, as social media rumors claim he may have been killed in custody. PTI leaders and lawyers say Khan is being held in solitary confinement under harsh conditions, with even senior officials barred from visiting him.

A case has been filed against Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Sanjida Islam Tuli for allegedly insulting Islam and hurting religious sentiments. The complaint was lodged under Section 295(A) of the Penal Code at the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Dhaka by businessman and social worker Hossain Mohammad Anwar from Old Dhaka’s Kazi Alauddin Road. The case was filed on Wednesday, November 26, and was represented by Supreme Court lawyer Md. Mahmudul Hasan. After recording the plaintiff’s statement, the court instructed the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit a report on the alleged offense. The complaint claims that Tuli made derogatory remarks about Islamic marriage practices, thereby offending Muslim religious beliefs. The plaintiff emphasized that while individuals may choose not to practice religion, no one has the right to insult or demean it. The case has drawn attention due to its political and religious sensitivity ahead of the upcoming election.

The Anti-Discrimination Employees Unity Forum has strongly condemned recent remarks by Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shahjahan Chowdhury, calling them indicative of a neo-authoritarian mindset. During a rally in Chattogram on November 22, Chowdhury reportedly urged supporters to bring local administrations under their control, suggesting that officials should act according to party directives. In a statement issued on November 26, the forum said such comments threaten administrative neutrality and undermine the creation of a level playing field ahead of the upcoming 13th national election scheduled for February 2026. The organization described the remarks as arrogant and fascist, warning that they contradict the spirit of Bangladesh’s liberation and democratic values. It urged all political parties to refrain from attempting to politicize the administration and called on government officials to perform their duties impartially, free from political pressure or intimidation.

The Government of Bangladesh has promoted 250 additional district and sessions judges to the rank of district and sessions judge. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a gazette notification on Wednesday, November 26, following consultation with the Supreme Court. According to the notification, the promotions were made under the Bangladesh Judicial Service (Pay and Allowances) Order, 2016, placing the judges in the first-grade pay scale of 70,925–76,350 taka. The promoted judges have also been assigned to new postings. They are instructed to hand over their current responsibilities to designated officers by November 27 and to join their new positions by December 1. The move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the judicial system and ensure efficient case management across the country.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-1 has published the full verdict sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death for crimes against humanity related to the July 2024 massacre. The tribunal, led by Justice Golam Murtuza Mojumdar, found them guilty of incitement, ordering killings, and failing to prevent atrocities during the student-led anti-quota protests that left over 1,400 people dead. Former police chief Abdullah Al-Mamun received a five-year sentence for cooperating with investigators. The verdict also ordered confiscation of Hasina and Kamal’s assets and directed the government to compensate victims and their families. Hasina, who fled to India after the protests, remains a fugitive and cannot appeal unless she surrenders. This marks the first time a former Bangladeshi head of government has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. The tribunal cited recorded phone calls and witness testimonies as key evidence linking Hasina and Kamal to the violent suppression of demonstrators.