Police in Joypurhat’s Akkelpur upazila have arrested a woman accused of beating her four-and-a-half-year-old stepson, Naim, to death on Sunday morning in Gilakuri village. The child’s father, Jalil Sheikh, is currently on the run. According to local residents, Naim and his sister had been living with their stepmother, Jahanara Begum, after their biological mother’s death. Neighbors and relatives alleged that both children were frequently subjected to physical abuse. On the day of the incident, Jahanara allegedly beat Naim severely in the absence of his father, leaving him lifeless. Neighbors later discovered the boy’s body on the floor with bruises and head injuries. Police recovered the body and sent it to Joypurhat General Hospital for autopsy. Authorities confirmed Jahanara’s arrest and said legal action is underway, while efforts continue to locate the absconding father. The case has sparked outrage in the local community, with demands for justice for the murdered child.

Prominent Bangladeshi agriculturist and Group QA chairman Kazi A.F.M. Joynul Abedin passed away on Sunday, November 30, at 3:30 p.m. while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. He died of age-related complications. Abedin was widely respected for his visionary leadership and significant contributions to both the agricultural sector and business development in Bangladesh. The Group QA family expressed deep sorrow at his passing, describing him as a mentor and guardian whose guidance shaped the organization’s growth. His death marks an irreparable loss for his family, colleagues, and the wider agricultural community. Prayers have been offered for the forgiveness of his shortcomings and for eternal peace in the afterlife, as well as for strength and patience for his bereaved family during this difficult time.

Police in Narayanganj have recovered a shotgun that was looted from Araihazar Police Station during last year’s unrest following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government amid the anti-discrimination student movement. The weapon was found abandoned near a pond beside Government Safar Ali College on Sunday evening. According to Officer-in-Charge Khondaker Nasir Uddin, the recovery was made based on local information, and the shotgun has been secured in the police armory. Authorities are investigating how the firearm ended up near the college. During the August 5 violence, opportunistic miscreants attacked several police stations across the country, vandalizing and looting weapons, ammunition, and government property. Many of the stolen arms and ammunition remain missing. Police will verify the serial number of the recovered shotgun to confirm whether it belongs to the looted stock from Araihazar Police Station.

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.

Armed attackers abducted 14 people, including a newlywed bride, her ten bridesmaids, a newborn, and two other women, from Chacho village in Sokoto State, northeastern Nigeria, between Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Local residents reported that the assailants raided the village under cover of darkness, marking the latest in a string of mass abductions plaguing the region in recent months. A local intelligence report confirmed the incident, noting a sharp rise in kidnappings by bandit groups in Sokoto during November—the highest in a year. Authorities suspect that failed peace negotiations between neighboring states and criminal gangs may have contributed to the surge. The same village was attacked in October, when 13 people were abducted and later released after ransom payments. The incident follows other recent mass kidnappings, including 25 students in Kebbi State and over 300 people in Niger State, underscoring Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

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.