Gas supply in parts of Narayanganj’s Fatullah area has been disrupted after a Titas Gas distribution pipeline burst during construction work on the Panchabati-Muktarpur flyover. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the BISIC Shashangao area when workers were laying the foundation for the flyover. According to Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company’s regional deputy general manager Mamunur Rashid, a 12-inch underground pipeline was damaged and requires excavation for repair. Gas supply had already been reduced for maintenance, but full restoration remains uncertain as repair work continues. Authorities have not provided a specific timeline for completion. Similar incidents have occurred previously during the same project, causing inconvenience to residents and affecting production in nearby industries dependent on gas supply.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has expressed concern that a level playing field is absent ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming national election. Speaking at a press conference in Dhaka on November 23, he alleged that misuse of administration, influence of money, and muscle power continue to dominate the country’s electoral culture. Islam criticized the Election Commission, government, and administration for failing to ensure neutrality and fairness, claiming that some political groups are openly discussing control over administrative mechanisms. Referring to ongoing political negotiations surrounding the so-called ‘July Charter,’ he warned that the election could become a staged or compromised process, harming democracy. Despite these concerns, Islam reaffirmed NCP’s commitment to participate in the election and called for public trust and support, emphasizing that the party’s progress depends on people’s confidence and cooperation.

Rashed Khan, General Secretary of the Gono Odhikar Parishad, has criticized former student leaders who once advocated for nonpartisan or restricted student politics at Dhaka University but are now actively participating in election campaigns for political parties. In a Facebook post, he alleged that those who once sought to ban student politics did so to weaken independent student organizations. Khan expressed surprise that even elected student union leaders, who had pledged to remain free from party influence, are now campaigning under party symbols. He further claimed that the Chhatra Adhikar Parishad, his organization, practiced the least partisan politics but faced obstacles due to its independent stance. Khan reiterated his call for clean and nonpartisan student politics, arguing that student representatives tied to political parties cannot bring meaningful change to university politics or effectively uphold students’ rights.

In Dhaka’s Lalbagh area, a major road stretching from Chapra Mosque to the Maternity Hospital intersection has been illegally occupied for decades by hundreds of makeshift and permanent shops. The encroachment has turned the road into a permanent market, causing severe traffic congestion, pollution, and daily suffering for office workers, students, and residents. Locals allege that both the police and Dhaka South City Corporation have failed to take effective action despite repeated complaints and occasional eviction drives that yield only temporary relief. The market, selling everything from tea to fish and vegetables, generates unhygienic waste and fosters an unsafe environment. Residents claim that some political figures and corrupt officials are profiting through extortion. City officials have offered little response, with key officers unavailable for comment. Locals demand immediate clearance of the road and sidewalks to restore normal movement and prevent further deterioration of living conditions in the densely populated neighborhood.

Bhutanese Prime Minister Shering Tobgay, currently on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh, met with leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Sunday morning at the hotel where he is staying. The meeting was attended by NCP convener Nahid Islam and other senior party members, though details of their discussions were not disclosed. Tobgay arrived in Dhaka on Saturday morning for his state visit. Later that day, two memorandums of understanding were signed in the presence of Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Prime Minister Tobgay, focusing on cooperation in the health sector and enhancing internet connectivity between the two nations. The visit underscores the growing bilateral engagement between Bangladesh and Bhutan, particularly in areas of technology and public health.

Bangladesh Bank has announced the closure of all direct customer services, including the sale of savings certificates, prize bonds, and the exchange of damaged notes, across all its offices from Sunday, November 23. The central bank stated that the decision was made considering security concerns, as it is a Key Point Installation (KPI) institution. Previously, such services were available at its Motijheel head office and regional branches in Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, Bogura, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. Initially, the closure was scheduled to begin on November 30 at the Motijheel office, followed by other branches, but the timeline was advanced for simultaneous implementation. Bangladesh Bank emphasized that central banks worldwide do not provide direct counter services to the public. To ensure uninterrupted service delivery, the regulator will enhance monitoring of commercial banks, which will continue to handle these customer-related transactions.

Bangladesh will face Italy for the first time in international cricket during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. According to a leaked grouping reported by Cricbuzz, Bangladesh will share Group C with England, West Indies, Italy, and Nepal. Italy, a relatively unknown name in global cricket, qualified for the tournament through the European regional qualifiers. The 2026 T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams divided into five groups of four, with the top two from each advancing to the Super Eight stage. The tournament will run from February 7 to March 8, with the final likely to be held in Ahmedabad or Colombo. The full schedule is expected to be released on November 25. Other notable matchups include India versus Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. Hosts India and Sri Lanka will be joined by teams qualifying through rankings and regional events, making this one of the most diverse T20 World Cups yet.

Following an emergency closure declared by Dhaka University due to post-earthquake safety concerns, students have started vacating residential halls. From Sunday morning, students were seen leaving with their belongings from various halls, including Rokeya, Mohsin, and Shahidullah halls. Many students welcomed the university administration’s decision, citing visible cracks in several buildings and the need for urgent repairs. Some residents of Rokeya Hall said that the closure period should be used to carry out necessary renovations to ensure safer accommodation. Meanwhile, a group of residential students staged an overnight sit-in in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s residence, demanding visible solutions for safe housing and raising three specific demands. The university administration earlier announced that all halls must be vacated by 5 p.m. Sunday, with the closure to remain effective until December 6.

Thirteen Bangladeshi army officers were presented before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka on Sunday in connection with two cases of enforced disappearances and torture allegedly committed during the 15-and-a-half-year rule of the Awami League government. The officers were brought under heavy security in prison vans, with additional army and Border Guard Bangladesh personnel deployed around the tribunal premises. Earlier, on October 8, arrest warrants had been issued against 25 current and former army officers in three separate cases, including one related to killings during the July uprising. Fifteen of those officers were produced before the tribunal in October and later sent to a declared sub-jail inside Dhaka Cantonment. The tribunal also ordered public notices in newspapers for absconding accused to appear. In related developments, arrest warrants were previously issued against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her security adviser Tariq Ahmed Siddiq, and five former DGFI chiefs in separate cases.

Barrister Kaiser Kamal, Central BNP’s Legal Affairs Secretary, has constructed an 800-meter-long wooden bridge over the Someshwar River in Durgapur, Netrokona, to alleviate long-standing public suffering caused by the absence of a permanent crossing. The bridge, built at a cost of around 1.5 million taka from his personal funds, is suitable for rickshaws, vans, private cars, and motorcycles. The inauguration ceremony took place on Saturday, November 22, attended by local BNP leaders, students, and residents. A small toll will be collected from vehicles using the bridge, and Kamal announced that all proceeds will be used for the development of local mosques, temples, and educational institutions. Locals expressed relief and gratitude, noting that the bridge will significantly improve daily transportation and connectivity in the Shivganj-Durgapur area, which had long suffered from poor accessibility.

Viquarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka has postponed all scheduled examinations for grades 1 through 9, as well as a special quiz competition for grade 11 students, originally set for Sunday, November 23. The announcement was made early Sunday morning by Acting Principal Majeda Begum through an official notice citing unavoidable circumstances. Regular classes for grades 11 and 12 will continue as usual. The decision follows a series of mild earthquakes that struck Dhaka and surrounding areas on Saturday, with magnitudes ranging from 3.3 to 4.3 on the Richter scale. The tremors, originating from Badda and Narsingdi, came after a stronger quake on Friday that caused significant damage and at least 10 deaths nationwide. The recent seismic activity has raised public concern and prompted precautionary measures across educational institutions in the capital.

Jamaat-e-Islami central working committee member and former MP Shahjahan Chowdhury has called on party leaders to bring local administrative officials under their influence ahead of the upcoming elections. Speaking at a gathering of Jamaat’s election coordinators at the GEC Convention Center in Chattogram on November 22, he said that officials should act according to the party’s directives, including arrests and case filings. Chowdhury emphasized that this election is a rare opportunity for Jamaat and warned against corruption and foreign interference. He urged party members to engage teachers, police, and local officials in promoting Jamaat’s electoral symbol and activities. He also mentioned previous financial support provided to local areas and stressed the need to understand public demands to ensure electoral success. His remarks have drawn attention for suggesting administrative manipulation and political influence over state institutions.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has issued a show-cause notice to S.A. Siddiq Saju, the acting convener of the Darussalam Thana BNP and son of former Member of Parliament S.A. Khalek. The notice, signed by ABMA Razzak, joint convener of Dhaka North BNP, accuses Saju of engaging in activities contrary to the party’s policies and ideals, as well as disobeying organizational decisions. He has been asked to provide a written explanation within three days to the Dhaka North BNP office in Naya Paltan, explaining why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. The party described the matter as urgent, signaling internal tensions and efforts to enforce discipline within its ranks ahead of future political activities.

Thirteen Bangladeshi army officers are set to appear before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday in connection with two disappearance-related cases alleging crimes against humanity during the Awami League government’s tenure. The cases involve incidents of torture at the Task Force for Interrogation (TFI) and the Joint Interrogation Cell. Authorities have tightened security around the tribunal premises, deploying police, RAB, BGB, and intelligence personnel. Earlier, on October 8, arrest warrants were issued against 30 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her security adviser retired Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique, and five former DGFI directors. The army later confirmed that 15 serving officers had been taken into custody. Among those appearing today are former RAB officials and DGFI directors, including Brigadier General Md Jahangir Alam and Major General Sheikh Md Sarwar Hossain. Notices have also been published in newspapers urging fugitive accused to appear before the tribunal.

An investigative report by Bangladeshi newspaper Amar Desh claims that India’s external intelligence agency, RAW, launched a covert operation named 'Operation Delta Seven' to counter the July student-led uprising in Bangladesh. The report alleges that a secret squad, formed under this operation, was involved in violent crackdowns, including sniper attacks and sabotage across Dhaka. Evidence reportedly shows direct communication between the squad members and ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with messages sent to her personal phone. Forensic analysis of devices belonging to former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and student leader Tanvir Hasan Soikot allegedly confirmed links to the operation. Investigators, including ICT expert Tanvir Hasan Zoha, stated that digital communication data indicate RAW’s involvement in Bangladesh’s internal security matters. Security analyst Irfan Haider described the findings as proof of Indian interference in Bangladesh’s political affairs, asserting that Hasina’s long-standing ties with India facilitated her authoritarian rule. The investigation continues under joint local and international cyber intelligence scrutiny.