Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur has expelled three students and issued show-cause notices to nine others following a ragging incident at Bijoy 24 Hall. The university’s 118th syndicate meeting on November 26 decided to expel Mamun Mia and Rafi Ahmed for two academic years, and Azizul Hakim for one year. The incident occurred on November 23 when senior students allegedly assaulted a junior, Din Islam, causing a ruptured eardrum. After the matter came to light through journalists, the university formed a three-member investigation committee led by Assistant Provost Dr. A.T.M. Jinnatul Basar. Based on the committee’s report, disciplinary action was taken. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Md. Shawkat Ali condemned the incident, reaffirming the university’s zero-tolerance policy toward ragging and sexual harassment in line with High Court and UGC directives. The administration emphasized that preventive measures and awareness campaigns against ragging are ongoing across the campus.

A new 'Bangladeshi Booth' has been inaugurated at Malaysia’s Prince Court Medical Centre to assist Bangladeshi patients seeking medical treatment abroad. The initiative, launched by Expat Hospital, aims to simplify the medical travel process for Bangladeshi citizens by providing services in the Bangla language and offering comprehensive support including visa and travel assistance, hotel booking, hospital appointments, coordination with specialists, halal food arrangements, and post-treatment online follow-ups. The booth serves as a reliable information and support center, helping patients overcome language barriers and logistical challenges. The inauguration follows a memorandum of understanding signed earlier in November, attended by Malaysia’s tourism minister, underscoring the importance of this collaboration. Hospital officials and guests described the booth as a milestone that strengthens medical tourism ties between Bangladesh and Malaysia, making high-quality healthcare more accessible and comfortable for Bangladeshi patients.

Unidentified miscreants set fire to an election arch built for Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis candidate Maulana Mizanur Rahman Molla in Faridpur-4 constituency on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near former mayor Fayez Mia’s residence in Bhanga municipality, where the arch had been erected along the Dhaka-Gopalganj highway. Witnesses recorded the burning structure and shared videos on social media, prompting outrage among the candidate’s supporters. Mizanur Rahman condemned the attack, urging law enforcement to identify and arrest those responsible. He warned that such acts could escalate political tensions as the 13th National Parliamentary Election approaches. Bhanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ashraf Hossain confirmed that police visited the scene and have launched an investigation into the arson. The incident has raised concerns about election-related violence and security in the region.

A Dhaka court is set to deliver verdicts today in three corruption cases involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and 44 others. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the cases over alleged irregularities in the allocation of government plots in the Purbachal New Town Project. The Special Judge’s Court-5, led by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, will announce the verdicts at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Prosecutors expect life imprisonment for all accused, claiming sufficient evidence was presented to prove the charges. Hasina, Joy, and Putul have been absconding since the beginning of the trial, while former RAJUK member Khurshid Alam remains in custody. The cases, filed separately in January, accuse the defendants of abusing power to obtain 10-katha plots illegally. Investigations concluded in March, and multiple witnesses testified in each case. The verdicts are expected to have significant political and legal implications in Bangladesh.

Police in Savar arrested notorious gang leader Roni Mia, known locally as 'Kutta Roni', during an attempted robbery on National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Tamim Azhar on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the Dogormora area, where locals helped capture Roni and his associate Rabbi before handing them over to police. Roni, 48, has a long criminal record including murder, robbery, and drug-related cases, and leads a gang of about 30 active members. Police recovered a Chinese switchgear from Roni and a modern knife from Rabbi. Officers said Roni had been released on bail just a month earlier in a murder case and had resumed criminal activities. Authorities plan to present both suspects in court while launching a special operation to arrest other members of the 'Kutta Roni gang'. Residents expressed relief and hope that the gang will finally be dismantled and justice ensured.

Indian singer Anuv Jain’s much-anticipated concert in Dhaka, scheduled for December 12, has been postponed due to security concerns. The event, organized by Hypnation and set to take place at Courtside, Madani Avenue, was called off after organizers cited their inability to ensure a safe environment for audiences, sponsors, and partners. In a Facebook post, Hypnation stated that the concert would be rescheduled once the situation stabilizes and full safety can be guaranteed. The organizers also mentioned that details regarding ticket refunds will be announced soon. This postponement follows similar cancellations of international concerts in Dhaka, including the ‘Legends Live in Dhaka’ show featuring Bangladeshi rock icon James and Pakistani singer Ali Azmat, which was canceled in November due to permission issues. Several other international performances, including those by Pakistani artists Jal, Kaavish, and Atif Aslam, are also planned in the coming weeks, though their status remains uncertain.

Liverpool’s struggles deepened as they suffered a 4-1 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, marking their worst run in 71 years. The loss at Anfield was Liverpool’s ninth in their last 12 matches and their third consecutive defeat, during which they have conceded 10 goals. The team, currently 12th in the Premier League table, has lost six of their past seven league games despite heavy investment before the season. This is their first home loss to PSV since 2008 and their first group-stage home defeat in the Champions League in five years. Defensive errors, including a penalty conceded by Virgil van Dijk, and missed opportunities from Cody Gakpo contributed to the collapse. Coach Arne Slot’s decision to bench record signing Alexander Isak also failed to yield results. With qualification for the Champions League round of 16 now uncertain, Liverpool face mounting pressure to recover from their worst form since the 1953–54 season.

A shooting occurred near the White House in Washington, D.C., leaving two National Guard members critically injured. The incident took place less than two blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon, according to BBC reports. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser described the attack as a 'targeted shooting.' FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that multiple agencies are investigating the case, calling it a matter of national security. President Donald Trump, who was in Florida at the time, stated that the suspect had been detained and would face severe consequences. Metropolitan Police official Jeffrey Carroll said the attacker acted alone and was shot at the scene before being taken to a hospital. Former President Joe Biden expressed his sorrow over the violence, emphasizing that all forms of violence are unacceptable and urging unity against such acts. Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack.

Real Madrid returned to winning ways after 25 days as Kylian Mbappe scored four goals to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory over Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League. The Spanish giants had not won since their 4-0 triumph against Valencia on November 2, enduring a three-match winless run across all competitions. Olympiacos took an early lead through Chiquinho’s long-range strike, but Mbappe responded with a quick hat-trick within just over six minutes—the second-fastest in Champions League history. Substitute Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for Olympiacos, but Mbappe’s fourth goal restored Real’s control. Despite a late goal from Ayoub El Kaabi, Real held on for their fourth win in five group matches. This victory also marked Real Madrid’s first-ever win in Greece after seven previous attempts. Mbappe now has nine goals in five Champions League appearances this season, three ahead of Victor Osimhen. The result lifted Real’s morale following their previous defeat to Liverpool.

A dispute has erupted in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, after allegations surfaced that a businessman named Shahidul Islam demolished a 30–35-year-old mosque built on waqf land to construct a commercial multi-story building. The Baitus Salam Jame Mosque, established by industrialist Haji Salauddin Mia on seven decimals of waqf land, was reportedly torn down under the pretext of reconstruction. Locals and religious devotees protested the move, filing complaints with the Waqf Administrator and other government offices. Family members of the original donor accused Shahidul Islam and his associates of attempting to seize the property with political backing. Community leaders and residents intervened to halt the demolition, and the local police assured that the mosque would remain. Shahidul Islam, however, claimed ownership of the land, stating that the new building would include mosque floors. Authorities have urged both sides to cooperate on mosque development.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has finalized and added the sketch of the ‘Shapla Kali’ (water lily bud) symbol for the National Citizen Party (NCP) on its official list of registered political parties. The decision ensures that the symbol will appear on the ballot paper for the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to NCP officials, the EC confirmed the sketch on Wednesday, November 26. Previously, both the NCP and the Bangladesh Socialist Party (Marxist) were granted final registration by the EC, but their symbol boxes on the EC’s website remained empty. With this update, the NCP’s symbol is now visible, while the Bangladesh Socialist Party (Marxist) is still awaiting the addition of its ‘Scissors’ symbol sketch. The EC’s move marks a procedural step toward completing the visual representation of all registered political parties ahead of the national polls.

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called for coordinated initiatives to address the growing challenges in the livestock sector, emphasizing its crucial role in national economic growth. Speaking via video message at the inauguration of National Livestock Week 2025 in Dhaka, Yunus highlighted the sector’s contribution to employment, women’s empowerment, and nutrition. He identified climate change, antibiotic resistance, zoonotic diseases, and feed management as major challenges. The interim government, he said, is working tirelessly to overcome these issues. Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud stressed the need to support local dairy and poultry farmers to reduce import dependence, while Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter emphasized animal welfare and the preservation of indigenous breeds. Officials noted that Bangladesh now has over 85,000 commercial farms and nearly 191,000 small poultry farms producing around 668 million eggs daily. The event marked the first nationwide observance of Livestock Week under the theme “Local breeds, modern technology: progress in livestock.”

Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has recovered a sound grenade that was looted from a Sylhet police station during last year’s anti-discrimination student movement. The grenade was found abandoned late Tuesday night at a house in Khidirpur area of Mollagaon, South Surma upazila, following a tip-off. According to a press release from RAB-9, the operation was conducted based on intelligence linking the grenade to weapons stolen during the July 2023 unrest. Since August 2023, RAB-9 has conducted multiple raids in Sylhet and Brahmanbaria, seizing 25 firearms, 100 rounds of ammunition, explosives, detonators, and airguns. Officials said the recovered grenade has been handed over to South Surma Police Station after filing a general diary. RAB authorities confirmed that intelligence surveillance and recovery operations are continuing to locate other stolen weapons and explosives.

Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Ruqsu) General Secretary Md Salahuddin Ammar has filed a case against Artcell vocalist Lincoln Artcell and manager Khademul Wahab Maher, accusing them of breach of trust and fraud. The complaint, lodged on Wednesday at the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, alleges that despite signing a contract on July 19 to perform at the 'July-36 Freedom Festival' on August 15, the band failed to appear. According to the agreement, Tk 5.25 lakh of a total Tk 5.75 lakh payment was made in advance. However, just five hours before the event, the artists announced on Facebook that they would not attend. The plaintiff claims that their absence caused financial losses amounting to Tk 16 lakh for students and organizers. The court recorded the plaintiff’s statement and ordered Tejgaon police to investigate and submit a report. The plaintiff’s lawyer, Kaiyum Hossain Noyon, confirmed the development.

A Faridpur court has sentenced Murad Khondokar, 43, to life imprisonment for raping a girl in Bhanga upazila’s Dakshin Aknabaria area in 2019. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday by Judge Shamima Parvin of the Faridpur Women and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal. The convict was also fined Tk 200,000. According to the case details, on May 15, 2019, Murad lured a young girl into his house while she was playing outside. When the girl’s elder sister went to bring her back, Murad raped the elder sister. The incident was later reported to their mother, and the victim’s father filed a case with Bhanga Police Station. The prosecution expressed satisfaction with the verdict, saying justice had been served. The convict was absent during the announcement of the judgment.