BNP Joint Secretary General and Narsingdi district president Khairul Kabir Khokon stated that former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia’s steadfast and uncompromising leadership was instrumental in bringing about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s downfall. Speaking at a women’s rally and prayer event in Madhabdi organized by the Narsingdi district Mohila Dal, Khokon accused the government of subjecting Khaleda Zia to injustice and denying her proper medical treatment while she was imprisoned. He alleged that despite repeated appeals from her family for medical treatment abroad, the authorities obstructed the process. Khokon praised Khaleda Zia’s lifelong dedication to the nation, saying she never compromised with what he described as an authoritarian regime. He urged party members to pray for her health and longevity, emphasizing her role in restoring democracy. Several BNP leaders, including Advocate Shirin Sultana and Abu Saleh Chowdhury, were present at the event.

Police in Pabna have recovered nine motorcycles looted during a violent clash between BNP and Jamaat activists in Ishwardi upazila. The recovery took place on Saturday afternoon from a bamboo grove in the Char Gargari area of Sahapur Union. The operation was conducted jointly by the district detective branch, Ishwardi police, and officers from Pakshi and Rooppur outposts. Additional Superintendent of Police Pranab Kumar Sarkar confirmed the recovery, stating that the motorcycles were found based on secret information and are now in police custody. The clash, which occurred on Thursday, involved gunfire, arson, and physical assaults, leaving more than fifty people injured. During the violence, around fifty motorcycles were vandalized, and several were looted. Police are continuing investigations to identify those involved in the attack and the subsequent looting.

Five senior students from the Physics Department of Barishal University have been accused of severely ragging a junior student, Al Shahariar Mohammad Mustakim Majumdar, from the 11th batch. The incident allegedly took place on November 26 in the Rupatali Housing area, where the victim and other juniors were called by their immediate seniors. According to the written complaint submitted to the Vice-Chancellor, Proctor, and Department Chair on November 30, the seniors detained and mistreated the juniors under the pretext of ragging. The accused students—Nafiz Fardin Akand Swapnil, Mohammad Shamim Uddin, Imon Mahmud, Nehal Ahmed, and Miraj—are from the 10th batch. One accused claimed it was a picnic that turned into a minor dispute, denying any ragging. Barishal University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Toufique Alam confirmed receiving the complaint and stated that the university maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward ragging and will form an investigation committee to take necessary action based on findings.

The Ministry of Public Administration in Bangladesh has transferred six deputy secretaries to various ministries as part of an administrative reshuffle. The decision was confirmed through an official notification issued on Sunday, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Jeti Pu, under the directive of the President. Although the specific ministries or reasons for the transfers were not detailed, such reshuffles are a routine part of the government’s administrative management process aimed at ensuring efficiency and proper distribution of responsibilities among senior officials. The move reflects ongoing efforts to streamline bureaucratic functions and maintain effective governance across ministries. The order took immediate effect following the official announcement.

A human chain was organized in Sylhet city demanding a referendum on regional autonomy and recognition of the Sylheti language as Bangladesh’s second state language. The event, held at Court Point under the banner of Syloti Panchayet, called for the referendum to coincide with the upcoming 13th national election. Speakers, including the organization’s president Nasir Uddin Ahmad Chowdhury, emphasized Sylhet’s historical, cultural, and economic significance, arguing that the region’s legitimate demands have long been neglected. They urged the government to improve Sylhet’s communication infrastructure, including road, rail, and air connectivity, to boost trade, tourism, and border economy. The speakers also warned that if these demands are not met promptly, the people of Sylhet would be compelled to launch a larger movement to secure their rights and development priorities.

Police in Jessore arrested a man named Liton Gazi, 40, during a late-night raid on Saturday, seizing five foreign-made pistols, ten magazines, 50 rounds of ammunition, and 4.5 kilograms of cannabis. The operation was conducted by a team led by Sub-Inspector Kamal Hossain of the Detective Branch (DB) based on secret information. The weapons and drugs were found hidden inside a box bed at Gazi’s residence in Madhugram under Nowapara Union. According to DB Officer-in-Charge Manjurul Haque Bhuiyan, the suspect admitted to being involved in arms and drug trafficking and confessed to previously sending weapon consignments to Cox’s Bazar. Police are currently interrogating him to identify his accomplices and trace the broader network behind the illegal arms trade.

Habiganj Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abu Hasnat Mohammad Arifin has pledged to ensure a peaceful and fair upcoming national election, emphasizing that no one will be allowed to disrupt the process. Speaking at a meeting with local journalists on Sunday, he stated that citizens have been deprived of voting for 17 years, including himself, and this time the administration is determined to guarantee that every eligible voter can cast their ballot. He alleged that associates of a fugitive autocrat are conspiring to hinder the election but assured that authorities will act decisively to prevent any obstruction. During the meeting, journalists raised issues such as traffic congestion, illegal occupation of the old Khowai River, environmental pollution in the Alipur industrial area, tree theft in forest zones, illegal silica sand extraction, and drug abuse. The DC promised necessary administrative measures to address these problems and sought media cooperation to ensure a free and fair election.

Bangladesh police are conducting an extensive search for Jamaat-e-Islami activist Tushar Mondal, who went into hiding after a video showing him firing a gun during a violent clash between BNP and Jamaat supporters in Ishwardi went viral. The incident, which left at least 50 people injured, has sparked nationwide outrage and led to two separate cases filed by both parties, naming over 70 individuals and hundreds of unidentified suspects. Police have already arrested five people, including Tushar’s brother, as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities confirmed that Tushar has a negative reputation locally and a history of minor criminal activities. While Jamaat leaders deny his affiliation, BNP insists he is a Jamaat worker linked to a local MP candidate. Law enforcement officials stated they are determined to arrest all involved and restore order following the politically charged violence.

A Bangladeshi woman named Ruma Akter, originally from Narsingdi, has returned from Kuwait to Nandail in Mymensingh, claiming to be the wife of Nur Nabi, son of a former union parishad member. Ruma, who worked as a nurse in Kuwait, divorced her first husband and married Nur Nabi after developing a relationship abroad. Upon her return to Bangladesh, she went to her new husband’s home in South Khairati village, but his family refused to accept her as their daughter-in-law since Nur Nabi is currently in Kuwait. After being driven away, Ruma sought help from the local union member and police, eventually taking shelter at her husband’s house again. Local authorities are investigating the matter, and police have asked both parties to appear at the station for further discussion.

Newly appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) Syed Rafiqul Islam in Jessore has pledged to ensure that the police force will no longer be used as a political tool or instrument of oppression, as he claimed had happened under the previous government before August 5. Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, he emphasized that the police will now prioritize public safety, law and order, and building a peaceful society. He urged journalists to cooperate by sharing information about crimes and irregularities across the district, promising strict legal action against offenders. Acknowledging the challenges faced by police personnel, he requested understanding from the public regarding occasional harsh behavior during field duties. Rafiqul Islam vowed to make Jessore free from terrorism, drugs, juvenile gangs, and traffic congestion, stressing the need for collective effort from all social sectors to make the district a safe and livable place.

At a campaign rally in Jessore-2 constituency, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer ATM Azharul Islam warned that anyone attempting to attack the party would not return unscathed. Speaking as the chief guest, he said Jamaat supporters would defend themselves if provoked, emphasizing that the party itself would not initiate violence. Azhar claimed a growing wave of support for Jamaat across the country and accused opponents of trying to intimidate them. He also praised the party’s candidate Dr. Mosleh Uddin Farid for leaving a successful professional life to serve the people. Other speakers, including central and regional Jamaat leaders, criticized the ruling Awami League and called for an Islamic governance model. Dr. Farid promised initiatives such as fair wages for women and a corruption-free administration if elected. The rally, held at Shahadat Pilot Secondary School field in Chowgacha, was attended by several party leaders and supporters.

The Bangladesh government has announced a Tk 2 per liter increase in the prices of all types of fuel, effective from December 1. The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources issued a notification on November 30, stating that the adjustment aligns with the revised automatic pricing formula, which sets fuel prices monthly based on global market fluctuations. Under the new rates, diesel will cost Tk 104 per liter, octane Tk 124, petrol Tk 120, and kerosene Tk 116. The ministry said the revision aims to ensure a stable and affordable fuel supply for consumers while maintaining consistency with international price trends. This marks the latest adjustment under the government’s automated pricing system, introduced to make domestic fuel pricing more responsive to global market changes and reduce subsidy pressures on the national budget.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a 114-member district committee for Rajshahi, aiming to strengthen its organizational presence ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national election. The committee was approved on November 29, signed by NCP member secretary Akhtar Hossain and chief organizer (North) Sarjis Alam. Saiful Islam has been appointed as the convener, while Advocate A.K.M. Mizanur Rahman will serve as senior joint convener and Roniur Rahman as member secretary. The committee will remain active for six months. Additionally, 9 joint conveners and 14 joint member secretaries have been named, along with several organizational secretaries. Earlier, on October 31, the party had announced its Rajshahi metropolitan committee led by Mobashwer Ali and Atikur Rahman. Party sources indicate that the new committees are part of a broader strategy to prepare for the upcoming election, with candidate nominations for six Rajshahi constituencies expected within a week.

A theft incident at a grocery store in Chilora Bazar, Chandina upazila of Cumilla, escalated into a violent political clash between activists of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The conflict erupted after a 15-year-old boy was accused of stealing donation money kept for a mosque. Following his public humiliation, BNP activists allegedly attacked LDP members, vandalizing shops and homes, and injuring at least 50 people. LDP youth leader Fakhrul Islam was critically injured after being hacked and later transferred to Dhaka for treatment. Police and army units were deployed to control the situation after clashes continued for nearly two hours. Both parties traded blame, with LDP leaders accusing BNP of orchestrating the violence over local political rivalry, while BNP denied involvement and claimed their members were also attacked. Authorities have promised legal action following investigation.

Bangladesh has officially separated its judiciary from the executive branch through the issuance of the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance was promulgated on Sunday, November 30, under the direction of the President and issued by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. Earlier, on November 20, the interim government’s advisory council had given final approval to the draft ordinance establishing a separate secretariat for the Supreme Court. The initiative, led by the Chief Justice, aims to ensure full institutional independence of the judiciary in line with Article 109 of the Constitution, which mandates the High Court Division’s supervision and control over subordinate courts and tribunals. The ordinance fulfills a long-standing goal to create an independent administrative structure for the judiciary, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s judicial reform and governance framework.