Police have arrested Shefayetul Islam Imran, a leader of the banned Chhatra League’s Banshkhali unit in Chattogram, for issuing a death threat against interim government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus during a Facebook Live broadcast. Imran was detained early Wednesday, November 12, in a raid at the Cox’s Bazar bus terminal area and later sent to jail by court order. According to police, a video of the threat went viral in July, after which Imran went into hiding. He had reportedly been spreading provocative content on social media and recently led a flash procession of the banned student group. Law enforcement conducted operations across several districts before capturing him. Authorities stated that he faces charges related to both the threat and his involvement in the banned organization’s activities.

The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exam re-scrutiny will be released on Sunday, November 16, according to the Inter-Education Board Examination Controllers’ Committee. A total of 226,561 students from 11 education boards applied for re-scrutiny of 428,458 answer scripts this year. The results will be available on the respective education boards’ official websites from 10 a.m., and students will also receive notifications via SMS on the mobile numbers used during application. The original HSC results were announced on October 16, and dissatisfied students were allowed to apply for re-scrutiny between October 17 and 23 by paying a fee of Tk 150 per paper. The re-scrutiny process involves rechecking the total marks awarded, not re-evaluating the answers themselves.

Police in Lalmonirhat have arrested 17 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated bodies, including Jubo League, Chhatra League, and Sramik League, during a 48-hour operation across five upazilas. Superintendent of Police Md. Tariqul Islam confirmed the arrests on Thursday, stating that the detainees face multiple allegations, including involvement in terrorism and sabotage cases. Among those arrested are former union chairman and Jubo League leader Mostafizur Rahman Sohel, and several local leaders from different upazilas. The arrests were made based on secret information, with four detainees from Lalmonirhat Sadar, one from Patgram, six from Hatibandha, two from Kaliganj, and four from Aditmari. Police said eight of the arrestees have been identified so far. Authorities emphasized that law enforcement operations will continue to maintain order in the district.

Interim government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged pro-uprising political parties in Bangladesh to maintain unity ahead of the national election scheduled for February. In a televised address on November 13, Yunus warned that disunity among these parties could lead the nation into a grave crisis. He reminded citizens that after nearly fifteen years of disenfranchisement, people are eager to exercise their voting rights. Referring to the sacrifices made during the July 2024 uprising against authoritarianism, Yunus called for tolerance toward differing opinions and prioritizing national interests over party agendas. He expressed hope that all political groups would accept the interim government’s decisions for implementing the July Charter, paving the way for a festive and inclusive election that would mark the beginning of a “new Bangladesh.”

Two female workers were killed and two others injured after a speeding motorcycle hit a van carrying them to work in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia. The victims, Beauty Khatun, 40, and Latifa, 65, were on their way to a local glass factory when the accident occurred late Wednesday night. Beauty died shortly after being taken to Mirpur Upazila Health Complex, while Latifa succumbed to her injuries early Thursday at Kushtia General Hospital. The injured, Taslima Khatun, 45, and Rita Khatun, 35, are receiving treatment. Police confirmed the incident and said the motorcycle was moving at high speed when it struck the workers’ van. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), said internal divisions between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are allowing the Awami League to regain political ground. Speaking at a party event in Dhaka, he criticized both opposition groups for failing to coordinate their movements. Patwari warned that without political reform, Sheikh Hasina’s governance structure could reemerge repeatedly. He also expressed concerns about the Election Commission’s capacity to hold a referendum and national election on the same day, urging the government and political parties to strengthen the commission. Patwari further accused the Awami League of spreading fear and using its past economic gains to destabilize the political environment. He noted that the upcoming November 17 verdict on Sheikh Hasina would mark a new milestone for Bangladesh’s judiciary.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has accused Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus of violating the July Charter through his recent national address. Following Yunus’s speech, Salahuddin claimed that the formation of a new Constitutional Reform Council was not discussed in the Consensus Commission, calling it a deviation from the agreed framework. In his address, Dr. Yunus announced that a referendum on constitutional reform proposals would be held alongside the national election, followed by the formation of a Constitutional Reform Council if the majority votes in favor. The council would complete reforms within 180 working days, and an upper house would be formed based on proportional representation. While BNP had supported holding the referendum on election day, several other parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, had demanded it take place before the polls.

In Raiganj upazila of Sirajganj, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized separate protest marches and sit-ins on Thursday morning opposing the Awami League’s alleged anarchy and lockdown program. The BNP rally, led by upazila Jubo Dal president Md. Abdur Razzak Rana, began at 10 a.m. and concluded with a brief assembly at the upazila council premises. Around the same time, Jamaat activists marched from Dhangara Palli Bidyut Mor to the market area before gathering for a short rally chaired by upazila Ameer Md. Ali Murtuza. Speakers at both events condemned the ruling party’s repression, arrests, and political persecution, urging for intensified democratic movements to protect citizens’ rights.

The Bangladesh government has issued the 'National July Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order 2025' following its approval by President Md. Shahabuddin. The Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division under the Ministry of Law published the official gazette on Thursday, November 13. Earlier that day, the advisory council approved the order in a meeting. The order paves the way for a national referendum on the proposed constitutional reforms finalized through discussions among political parties under the mediation of the National Consensus Commission. The commission had earlier submitted two alternative recommendations to the interim government on implementing the July Charter. The charter, signed on October 17 by 24 political parties including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, aims to bring broad constitutional changes through national consensus.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has announced that it will discuss Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s recent national address within the party forum before making any official statement, likely not before Thursday evening. In his speech, Yunus declared that a national referendum will be held on the same day as the upcoming parliamentary election, expected in early February. The referendum will seek public approval for the July National Charter, which includes constitutional reforms such as establishing a bicameral parliament, limiting the prime minister’s tenure, expanding fundamental rights, and strengthening judicial independence. The Chief Adviser emphasized that these reforms aim to make elections more inclusive, cost-effective, and aligned with national consensus. He also noted that political parties have already reached agreement on 30 key constitutional issues through the National Consensus Commission.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Ashulia branch organized a protest rally and demonstration on Thursday in Dhaka’s Ashulia area, opposing what they described as a so-called lockdown imposed by the ruling Awami League. The event took place around 12:30 p.m. on the Nabinagar-Chandra highway at Ashulia Bypile. The protest was led by Dhaka district political secretary Hasan Mahbub Master, with district Ameer Maulana Delwar Hossain attending as chief guest and district secretary and Dhaka-19 nominated MP candidate Principal Maulana Afzal Hossain as chief speaker. Several other local Jamaat leaders, including Maulana Shahadat Hossain, Bashir Ahmed, Md. Al Amin, Md. Moniruzzaman, and Md. Sohel Rana, were also present at the gathering.

The Appellate Division of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal against a High Court verdict that declared parts of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution unconstitutional. The order was issued on Thursday by a bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed. The High Court had ruled on December 17 last year that sections 20 and 21 of the amendment, which abolished the caretaker government system, conflicted with the Constitution. It also nullified newly added articles 7A, 7B, and 44(2). Four prominent citizens, including Sujon Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar, filed the appeal, along with separate petitions from Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar and another individual, Mofazzal Hossain. Senior lawyers Sharif Bhuiyan, Mohammad Shishir Monir, and others represented the appellants, while Additional Attorney General Anik R Haque appeared for the state.

BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie has alleged that the ruling Awami League is fabricating images using artificial intelligence to depict a lockdown that does not exist. Speaking at a freshmen reception at Janata Degree College in Lakshmipur, Annie claimed that the Awami League hired unruly youths to stage brief nighttime processions, set fire to buses, and post manipulated photos on social media to create a false impression of unrest. He further accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of fleeing the country after sending her relatives abroad and criticized the government for corruption, misrule, and repression of opposition activists. The event was attended by local BNP and student leaders, who echoed Annie’s call for a new generation to lead Bangladesh in the future.

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus announced that a national referendum will be held in early February alongside the general election, assuring that the reform agenda will not be obstructed. In a televised address on the implementation of the July National Charter 2025, he said necessary legislation will be enacted in due time to facilitate the referendum. The ballot will feature a single 'yes' or 'no' question covering four key issues. If the majority votes 'yes,' a Constitutional Reform Council will be formed with elected representatives who will also serve as members of parliament. The council will have 180 working days to complete constitutional reforms, after which an upper house will be created within 30 working days based on proportional representation from the general election results.

Interim Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus announced that Bangladesh will hold a national referendum on implementing the July National Charter on the same day as the upcoming 13th parliamentary election in February. In a televised address on November 13, he said the referendum will seek public approval on four key constitutional reform issues, including the formation of a bicameral parliament, expansion of fundamental rights, enhanced presidential powers, and ensuring women’s representation. The referendum will also ask voters whether they support implementing the July Charter’s provisions on caretaker governance and judicial independence. Dr. Yunus emphasized that holding both the election and referendum simultaneously will make the process more efficient and festive. Necessary legislation will be enacted in due course to facilitate the referendum process.