The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the circular for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination, introducing significant changes to the preliminary question pattern. Applications will open on December 4 and continue until December 31, with fee payment allowed until January 3. The preliminary exam is scheduled for January 30, 2026, followed by written tests from April 9 and oral exams from August 10. Under the new marks distribution, the weight for Bangla, English, and Bangladesh Affairs has been reduced by five marks each, while International Affairs, Mathematical Reasoning, and Ethics and Values have seen a five-mark increase. The new structure allocates 30 marks each for Bangla and English, 25 each for Bangladesh and International Affairs, 20 for Mathematical Reasoning, and 15 each for General Science, ICT, Mental Skills, and Ethics. Geography, Environment, and Disaster Management remain at 10 marks. A total of 1,755 cadre positions, including 650 in health, and 395 non-cadre posts will be filled.

Bangladesh’s interim government has reaffirmed its stance against importing unsafe foreign animal resources, emphasizing the protection and development of domestic livestock to achieve food self-sufficiency. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter made the statement after inaugurating National Livestock Week 2025 on Thursday. The event, held nationwide for the first time under the theme 'Local breeds, modern technology: progress in livestock,' began with a colorful rally from Manik Mia Avenue to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar field. Akhter said the government aims not only to meet domestic demand through local production but also to explore export opportunities. Highlighting challenges in the poultry sector, she stressed the urgent need to resolve feed shortages to support small farmers. She also announced that the Fisheries and Livestock Ministry will, for the first time, present awards in five categories to 15 individuals for their contributions to the sector.

Bangladesh T20 captain Litton Das has hinted he may step down from leadership duties ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing interference in team selection. Despite leading Bangladesh to three consecutive series wins and a strong Asia Cup run, Litton expressed frustration after selectors dropped Shamim Hossain from the Ireland series squad without consulting him. Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu stated that fulfilling the captain’s preferences was not his primary responsibility, emphasizing the selectors’ autonomy. Litton revealed he was told to work only with the team given to him, without input on player choices—a departure from standard practice in international cricket. His remarks have sparked debate over the captain’s authority in Bangladesh cricket. When asked if he would continue as captain through the World Cup, Litton responded ambiguously, suggesting his future in the role remains uncertain.

Mohammad Aslam Khan, the Secondary Education Officer of Sandwip Upazila in Chattogram, has been transferred to Bijoynagar in Brahmanbaria following the circulation of controversial videos and confirmed allegations of misconduct. Reports accuse him of working shirtless in the office, writing indecent comments in inspection logs when bribes were not offered, encouraging teachers to use drugs, and behaving inappropriately toward female teachers. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education issued the transfer order signed by Assistant Director Khalid Hossain after the allegations were verified. Local teachers, students, and guardians expressed relief at the decision, calling for his retirement and medical evaluation. Officials noted that Aslam Khan had previously been transferred from Bandarban for irregularities. Chattogram District Education Officer Abdul Aziz emphasized the need for administrative action due to the seriousness of the complaints and behavioral issues.

A Dhaka Safe Food Court has issued arrest warrants against top officials of Nestlé Bangladesh and Meghna Group of Industries over allegations of producing and marketing substandard and harmful food products. The cases, filed by a food inspector from Dhaka South City Corporation, cite laboratory tests showing excessive acidity and low milk solids in Nestlé’s KitKat wafers, and low sucrose levels with traces of sulfur dioxide in Meghna Sugar Refinery’s sugar. The court found the acidity and chemical presence to indicate spoilage and artificial whitening. Nestlé Bangladesh denied wrongdoing, stating that KitKat is imported from Dubai and India and not subject to local BSTI standards. Meghna Group did not comment on the allegations. The court scheduled the next hearing for December 15. The issue has sparked consumer outrage, with many questioning the quality control of multinational brands operating in Bangladesh.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed it is reviewing a formal request from Bangladesh to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was recently sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for crimes against humanity linked to a violent crackdown on mass protests. Hasina, 78, fled to India after being ousted during a popular uprising in August last year that left more than 1,400 people dead, according to the United Nations. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry has urged New Delhi to act under a 2013 bilateral extradition treaty, calling India’s continued sheltering of Hasina a breach of friendly relations. However, analysts suggest India is unlikely to comply, viewing the case as politically motivated. The development comes ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming general election, from which Hasina’s Awami League has been barred, deepening political tensions between the two neighbors.

At least ten people were injured in a violent clash between two rival factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Fursandi village under Jhenaidah Sadar upazila on Thursday morning. The conflict reportedly stemmed from a long-standing dispute over local dominance between supporters of BNP leaders Shahabur Molla and Zahid Biswas. Police and local sources said tensions escalated after a personal quarrel between supporters Al-Amin and Firoz, leading to a full-scale confrontation. Two of the injured were admitted to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital, while others received primary treatment and returned home. During the clash, two houses were also vandalized. Law enforcement and army personnel arrived at the scene to bring the situation under control. Officer-in-Charge Abdullah Al Mamun confirmed that the situation is now stable and additional police forces have been deployed in the area to prevent further unrest.

A mild earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was felt in Sylhet early Thursday, November 27, at 3:30 a.m., according to the Sylhet Meteorological Office. The quake originated in Manipur, India, and was too weak to be widely felt across Bangladesh. Meteorologist Shah Md. Sajib Hossain confirmed that such minor tremors occur frequently and are usually not officially reported. This incident follows a stronger 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Bangladesh on November 21, shaking Dhaka and other regions. That earlier quake caused the deaths of 10 people, including a child, and injured over 600 others. Narsingdi reported the highest number of fatalities with five deaths, followed by four in Dhaka and one in Narayanganj. Many residents panicked and jumped from buildings during the tremor, while several structures tilted or developed cracks.

A Dhaka court has sentenced former RAJUK member (Estate and Land) Mohammad Khurshid Alam to one year in prison in connection with corruption cases over the Purbachal New Town project. The verdict was delivered by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of the Dhaka Special Judge Court-5. Khurshid Alam, the only accused currently in custody among 23 defendants, was present in court during the ruling. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed six separate cases in January alleging that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members, along with several government officials, abused power to obtain RAJUK plots. The prosecution claimed that the accused misused authority for personal and family benefits, while Khurshid’s lawyer argued that he had no role in the allocation process and gained no advantage. The court earlier fixed November 27 for verdict announcements in the related cases, with most accused, including Sheikh Hasina, remaining absconding. The ACC expects maximum punishment for all involved in the alleged misuse of power.

A Dhaka court has sentenced Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to five years in prison for her involvement in a plot allocation fraud case. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, November 27, by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of the Dhaka Special Judge Court-5. The case alleged that Hasina used her authority as prime minister to conceal information about a plot registered under her late husband Wazed Miah’s name and obtained another plot through false declarations, violating RAJUK regulations. Former RAJUK member Mohammad Khurshid Alam, the only arrested accused, was present in court during the verdict. Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter Saima Wazed Putul have been absconding since the beginning of the three related corruption cases involving 47 accused in total. The court is also scheduled to deliver a verdict on December 1 in a separate plot corruption case involving Sheikh Rehana’s daughter, Tulip Siddiq.

A Dhaka special court has sentenced Sajib Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to five years in prison for irregularities in the allocation of a government plot in Purbachal. The verdict, delivered by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5, also includes a fine of 100,000 taka. The case alleges that Sheikh Hasina misused her authority to obtain a plot by concealing information about another property owned by her husband, Wazed Miah, and by violating RAJUK regulations. Officials from RAJUK and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works were also accused of receiving financial benefits. Joy, along with Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, has been absconding since the beginning of the trial. The court set November 27 for the verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. In a related case, the verdict on Sheikh Rehana’s daughter Tulip Siddiq’s alleged plot corruption is scheduled for December 1.

A Dhaka court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 21 years in prison in three corruption cases related to irregularities in the allocation of government plots in Purbachal. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, November 27, by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5. The court observed that plots were allocated without proper applications and beyond jurisdiction. Former RAJUK member Mohammad Khurshid Alam, the only accused in custody, was present during the verdict, along with Anti-Corruption Commission lawyers. The cases alleged that Hasina misused her authority as prime minister to obtain plots by concealing information and violating RAJUK regulations, providing financial benefits to officials. Her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul are also accused and remain absconding. Separate verdicts in their cases are expected later today, while a related case involving Tulip Siddiq, daughter of Sheikh Rehana, is scheduled for December 1.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh held a follow-up meeting with law enforcement agencies in Dhaka ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. The meeting, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin, included four election commissioners, the home secretary, the EC secretary, and top officials from various security agencies. Discussions focused on reviewing security measures, finalizing deployment strategies, and determining the duration of law enforcement presence before and after the election. The EC is expected to issue directives on security operations and the number of personnel to be stationed at polling centers. Earlier, in the first preparatory meeting held on October 20, a proposal was made to deploy security forces for eight days surrounding the election period. Current estimates suggest that between 13 and 18 law enforcement members may be assigned to each polling station to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process.

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered new details while investigating the assets of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family. During the opening of three bank lockers—one at Pubali Bank and two at Agrani Bank—officials found 831.67 tolas (about 9,707 grams) of gold jewelry, gold ornaments shaped like boats and deer, and a note listing family members’ names. However, Hasina’s personal locker at Pubali Bank contained only a small jute bag, sparking speculation that important documents might have been removed. The ACC and the National Board of Revenue’s Central Intelligence Cell began probing alleged corruption and undeclared wealth of the Hasina family after her ouster on August 5 last year. Tax officials noted discrepancies between declared assets and the gold found, suggesting possible concealment. The ACC said it will verify whether the gold constitutes undeclared wealth, while questions remain about whether the Pubali Bank locker was accessed after August 5.

Police in Faridpur have arrested Sheikh Faez Ahmed, president of the Bangabandhu Cultural Alliance in Faridpur and a key accused in the July Movement attack and attempted murder case. Faez, 48, was detained on Wednesday evening near the Dream Shopping Complex in Alipur after anti-discrimination student activists identified and held him before handing him over to police. He had been on the run since early August following allegations of participating in attacks against student protesters during the July 2024 movement. Faez, son of Sheikh Manik from Goalachamot area and former chairman of the Faridpur Cooperative Bank, reportedly returned to the city recently and was involved in controversial activities. Police Superintendent Abdul Jalil confirmed that Faez had been wanted for months and that legal action is now being taken against him. The arrest follows growing local demands for accountability over the violence during the July protests.