Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-1 has set November 17 for delivering the verdict in a war crimes case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and ex-IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. The case involves allegations of crimes against humanity during the July uprising. Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam sought the maximum penalty for the accused, while state-appointed defense lawyer Amir Hossain expressed hope that Hasina and her co-accused would be acquitted. The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumdar, heard testimonies from 54 witnesses over 28 working days. Among the accused, only Al-Mamun is in custody and has given a confessional statement. The tribunal had framed five charges of crimes against humanity and genocide against the three on July 10, following an investigation report submitted in May.

Police have released a 14-year-old boy who was detained earlier on Thursday morning near Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka on suspicion of suspicious behavior. The boy, a resident of Valuka in Mymensingh, was questioned after giving inconsistent statements about his identity, at times claiming to be a student and at other times affiliated with different political groups. Dhaka Metropolitan Police officials said they investigated his background and found no evidence of involvement in any banned or subversive organization. The detention occurred amid heightened security measures in the capital as law enforcement agencies remained on alert to prevent possible acts of sabotage following a call for a 'Dhaka lockdown' program. After verification, the boy was released from Dhanmondi Police Station in the afternoon.

An attempted arson took place at a Grameen Bank branch in Pirojpur’s Sadar upazila late Wednesday night. According to local residents, unidentified individuals tried to set fire to the bank’s windows and doors around 1:30 a.m. The night guard, Hasib, raised an alarm, prompting locals to rush to the scene, after which the perpetrators fled. Police later visited the site, and one person has been detained for questioning. Authorities reported that the fire caused no significant damage. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Authorities in Barguna have installed CCTV cameras around the 36 July Memorial following an arson attack late Wednesday night. The incident occurred when unidentified individuals set fire to the base of the monument, an act captured in an 11-second video that spread on social media. Police quickly arrived and extinguished the fire before any damage occurred. In response, local groups, including Islami Chhatra Shibir and the student wing of the BNP, held rallies demanding stronger security measures. Barguna’s Superintendent of Police said the area was already under surveillance consideration and that the Public Works Department has now completed the installation of cameras. Officials emphasized the need for heightened vigilance to prevent future incidents targeting important historical sites.

A Dhaka court has revoked the bail of 12 members of the International Gateway Operators Forum (IOF) accused in a case involving the embezzlement of Tk 568 crore from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC) Market Development Fund. The order was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Sabbir Foyez following a prosecution appeal. Earlier, the accused had been granted bail by a lower court on October 27. The case alleges that the IOF, formed under the leadership of Salman F Rahman, misappropriated funds collected for network development, violating license and contractual terms. The accused include senior IOF executives and retired officials. The prosecution claims the funds were diverted to Beximco Computers Limited, a company without an IGW license. The court’s decision now clears the way for the arrest of the accused.

Police in Faridpur’s Bhanga upazila recovered 32 petrol bombs from an abandoned luggage left beside the Dhaka-Khulna highway on Thursday afternoon. The explosives were found near Munsurabad Road in Hamirdi Union, but no suspects were detained at the scene. Authorities suspect the bombs were intended for acts of sabotage linked to the banned political activities surrounding the Awami League-declared lockdown program. According to police sources, officers launched an operation after receiving intelligence about possible subversive preparations, prompting the culprits to flee, leaving the luggage behind. Bhanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ashraf Hossain confirmed the recovery and said an investigation is underway. The incident follows a similar recovery of explosives and petrol bombs from a house in Azimnagar Union the previous day, where three individuals were arrested.

Bangladesh’s interim government has approved the July National Charter (Constitution Reform) Implementation Order 2025, signed by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus before being sent to the President. The order outlines plans for a referendum to be held alongside the upcoming national election, covering key constitutional reforms such as a bicameral parliament, expanded women’s representation, and limits on the prime minister’s term. However, the opposition BNP has challenged the legal validity of the order, arguing that the President lacks authority to issue such an order under the constitution. BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed claimed that the Chief Adviser has strayed from the original charter and violated its principles. The party also questioned the formation of the Constitution Reform Council, saying it was not part of the consensus agenda. BNP’s standing committee is set to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the situation.

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of nine bank accounts belonging to journalist and Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals director Subhash Chandra Singh Roy and his wife, former reserved seat MP Khondkar Momota Hena Lovely, amid an ongoing corruption investigation. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sought the order after finding evidence of suspicious transactions totaling about 4.27 million taka. Investigators allege that Roy earned money unlawfully and attempted to launder funds through accounts held in his and his wife’s names. The ACC warned that the couple might transfer or conceal the funds before the probe concludes. Earlier, on October 20, the same court had barred them from leaving the country. The case remains under investigation under the Money Laundering Prevention Act.

Bangladesh advanced to the mixed doubles table tennis final at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia after defeating Bahrain 3–1 in the semifinals on Thursday, November 13. The pair of Khai Khai Sai Marma and Javed Ahmed delivered a strong performance, winning the first, third, and fourth games. With this result, Bangladesh has already guaranteed at least a silver medal, marking the country's first-ever table tennis medal at the Islamic Games and its first medal outside South Asia. In addition, Bangladeshi weightlifter Marzia Akter Ikra earned three bronze medals in snatch, clean and jerk, and total categories, bringing Bangladesh’s total medal count at the event to four.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has reiterated its demand that a national referendum be held before the upcoming general election, rejecting the caretaker government's plan to hold both on the same day. Following Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s national address announcing that the referendum would coincide with the election in early February, Jamaat’s Naib-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said the party still believes the referendum should precede the vote to ensure its significance is not overshadowed. Taher added that some points in the Chief Adviser’s speech require further clarification and that the party will review the address internally before announcing its next steps. The government argues that holding both events together would make the process more festive and cost-effective.

Bangladesh secured another medal at the Asian Archery Championship as Kulsum Akter Moni won bronze in the women's compound individual event. Moni, the only Bangladeshi participant in the category, narrowly missed the final after losing 146–145 to India's Pradeep Prithika in the semifinals. Despite trailing early in the bronze medal match against Chen Si of Chinese Taipei, Moni made a strong comeback, scoring a perfect 30 in the final set to clinch victory by a single point, 146–145. This achievement follows Bangladesh’s earlier silver medal in the compound mixed team event, marking another milestone for the country’s archery team on the continental stage.

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.

US intelligence collected in late 2024 indicated that Israeli officials discussed sending Palestinians into Gaza tunnels suspected of being rigged with explosives, according to two former US officials. The intelligence, analyzed during the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s administration, raised concerns within the White House and intelligence community about potential violations of international law, which prohibits the use of civilians as human shields. It remains unclear whether the individuals referenced were civilians or detainees, or if the Biden administration discussed the findings with Israel. The Israeli military denied authorizing such tactics, stating it forbids coercing civilians in military operations, though its Military Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating related suspicions. The revelations add to growing scrutiny of Israel’s military conduct in Gaza and raise questions about possible war crimes and US complicity through arms and intelligence support.

The UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that more than 1,000 migrants have died in 2025 while attempting to cross the Central Mediterranean, marking a grim milestone in one of the world’s deadliest migration routes. The latest tragedy occurred off Libya’s coast, where an inflatable boat carrying 49 people capsized near the Al Buri Oil Field after departing from Zuwara. Only seven men survived, while 42 others, mostly from Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Nigeria, are presumed dead. The IOM provided emergency aid to survivors and reiterated its call for stronger regional cooperation, safer migration pathways, and improved search and rescue operations to prevent further loss of life. The agency warned that the death toll continues to rise with each new incident.