Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim marked his 100th Test appearance with a remarkable century, becoming the first Bangladeshi and the 11th player in the world to achieve a hundred in his 100th Test. Following the second day’s play in Dhaka on Thursday, November 20, Mushfiqur dedicated his milestone innings to his late grandparents, expressing deep emotion about their unwavering support during his career. He recalled how they had wished to live longer just to watch him play and credited their blessings for his success. With this century, Mushfiqur equaled Mominul Haque’s record of 13 Test centuries for Bangladesh, making him one of the country’s most accomplished cricketers. His performance not only added another chapter to Bangladesh’s cricket history but also reflected his gratitude toward family and faith in perseverance.

Rickshaw-puller Sujon, who gained attention during the July uprising for saluting protesters, has collected nomination papers from the National Citizens Party (NCP) to contest the upcoming national election from Dhaka-8 constituency. His candidacy sets up an unusual electoral battle against seasoned BNP politician and former MP Mirza Abbas, who has secured his party’s nomination for the same seat. Sujon stated that his participation symbolizes equal political rights for all citizens, expressing gratitude to the NCP for allowing ordinary people to run for office. According to NCP officials, the party aims to nominate individuals who actively participated in the July movement. The Dhaka-8 constituency, comprising Motijheel, Ramna, Shahbagh, Paltan, and Shahjahanpur police stations, is considered a politically significant area in the capital. Alongside Abbas and Sujon, Jamaat’s Dr. Helal Uddin and young candidate Sharif Osman Hadi are also campaigning vigorously for the seat.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-2 has arrested Mohammad Hossain, alias 'Roktochosa Jony', a known gangster from Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area, during a late-night raid on November 21. According to RAB officials, Jony and his gang had long been involved in extortion, intimidation, assaults, and armed demonstrations in the locality. Acting on a tip-off, RAB conducted a special operation and detained him with locally made weapons. Authorities confirmed that multiple criminal cases are pending against him. A press briefing is scheduled at RAB-2’s Basila headquarters to provide further details. This is not Jony’s first arrest; in September 2023, he was detained by Mohammadpur police with a pistol, ammunition, and heroin. Law enforcement officials stated that his repeated arrests highlight ongoing efforts to curb organized crime in Dhaka’s neighborhoods.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Parwar has said that Islamic principles are essential for ensuring justice, peace, and equality in society. Speaking at a women voters’ rally in Khulna’s Atra-Gilatala Union, he urged citizens to elect pious and Islam-oriented candidates in the upcoming national election to build a welfare state guided by Islamic law. Responding to critics, Parwar rejected allegations that Jamaat sells 'tickets to heaven,' saying the party only promotes the Quran’s teachings and moral guidance. He accused the BNP of adopting Awami League’s stance by obstructing Jamaat’s religious programs and claimed such actions hinder Islamic awakening. Parwar emphasized the role of women in establishing an Islamic state and called for grassroots campaigning in favor of the 'balance scale' election symbol. He reiterated that Jamaat’s goal is to establish Quranic law through public support and urged unity among Islamic groups ahead of the election.

Malaysian immigration authorities have detained 468 foreign nationals, including 174 Bangladeshis, during a large-scale operation in the Cameron Highlands on November 20. The raid, named 'Op Jempur,' took place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. across four zones covering business areas, construction sites, and vegetable farms. A total of 547 immigration officers participated in the operation, which was planned a month earlier following complaints from local residents. Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stated that the district has become a hotspot for undocumented workers due to its agricultural activities and distance from urban centers. Authorities checked documents of 1,886 foreigners and found several cases of fake temporary work visit passes. Those arrested include citizens from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, and Cambodia. The detainees, aged between 20 and 54, have been sent to detention depots in Kelantan, Perak, and Selangor. Since early 2025, Malaysia has arrested nearly 84,000 undocumented migrants nationwide.

The National Education and Culture Protection Movement has submitted a memorandum protesting the cancellation of the government decision to recruit music and physical education teachers in primary schools. The organization, supported by 23 social, cultural, teacher, and student groups, announced a rally at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Saturday. Movement leaders, including Mahmud Selim, Dr. Abu Sayeed, and Dr. Mokbul Hossain, argued that the interim government reversed its earlier decision under pressure from certain groups demanding religious teachers instead. They emphasized that music and physical education are essential for children’s holistic development and warned that removing these subjects would harm intellectual and emotional growth. The Primary and Mass Education Adviser, Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, assured that appropriate actions would be taken. The movement also urged the government to make music, fine arts, and physical education compulsory at both primary and secondary levels.

A 55-year-old woman named Lalmone Nesha was injured in an explosion while collecting scrap materials in Kotalipara upazila of Gopalganj on Thursday afternoon. According to local sources, she was sorting through collected items near the Radhaganj Kurighor Restaurant when she found a round object and began handling it. The object suddenly exploded in her hand, injuring two to three fingers of her left hand. Witnesses rushed her to Kotalipara Upazila Health Complex, where doctors confirmed that the injury was caused by a cocktail-type explosive device. She was later referred to Barishal Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Police have confirmed the incident and said they are investigating the source of the explosive. The incident has caused concern among locals, though authorities believe it was an accidental explosion rather than a targeted attack.

Mufti Syed Muhammad Fayzul Karim, senior Naib-e-Ameer of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, stated that the reinstatement of the previously abolished non-partisan caretaker government system will bring welfare and a better future for the people of Bangladesh. Speaking at a public rally in Char Samaiya Union, Bhola, on November 20, he said that elections held under caretaker governments have historically been more transparent and acceptable than those under partisan governments. Karim expressed optimism that the upcoming 13th national election would see Islamic parties unite under one electoral symbol. Commenting on the court’s verdict regarding Sheikh Hasina, he said the judgment was delivered according to law and urged the government and law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and stability. The rally was attended by several Islami Andolan leaders and local representatives.

A local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, was attacked at the Narsingdi Judge Court premises on Thursday afternoon while attending a court hearing. The victim, Siam Bhuiyan Abir, 28, joint convener of Ghorashal Municipality Chhatra Dal, was assaulted by several unidentified youths who used a beggar’s stick to strike him. He sustained head injuries requiring four stitches and multiple bruises on his body. Police and witnesses said the attack occurred after Siam had finished his court appearance and was drinking tea near the rest area. The assailants fled after the incident. Siam was taken to Narsingdi District Hospital for treatment and later released. Police suspect the attack may have been motivated by previous enmity and have pledged to investigate. Siam has demanded justice and called for a thorough inquiry into the assault.

A 20-year-old man named Alauddin has been arrested in Dhaka’s Nawabganj area for allegedly raping a third-grade girl after locking her younger brother in another room. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in a village under Bandura Union while the children’s mother was attending a religious event nearby. According to the police and the victim’s family, Alauddin, a drug-addicted assistant mason, lured the girl into a room and assaulted her. The perpetrator fled when the mother returned home and discovered her daughter injured. Neighbors came to help and arranged initial medical care. The victim’s mother, whose husband works abroad, filed a case at Nawabganj Police Station on Tuesday night. Police later arrested the accused and sent the child to Dhaka for a medical examination. Authorities have assured that legal action will be taken against the perpetrator.

More than 10,000 devotees and visitors, regardless of religion or background, gathered for a communal meal during the annual Sri Sri Sarbajanin Raksha Kali Puja celebration in Gobindapur-Golla-Moymandi villages under Jatnrail Union, Nawabganj, Dhaka. The event, held on November 20, featured the traditional Kirtan Mahaprabhu’s Bhograg festival, a 200-year-old tradition of the temple. Around 20 cooks and over 100 volunteers prepared and served food from early morning until evening. Local leaders, including BNP candidate Khandaker Abu Ashfaq, attended and exchanged greetings with devotees. Organizers emphasized the unity among people of all faiths—Hindu, Muslim, and Christian—who participated in the festival. The temple committee expressed pride in preserving this long-standing cultural and religious heritage, which draws visitors from neighboring districts each year.

A stone trader named Enamul Haque Ripon from Charbahadurpur village in Muladi upazila, Barishal, has been accused of embezzling around Tk 10 crore from multiple investors by promising profit shares from his stone trading business. Victims allege that Ripon collected large sums from them, including Tk 8 crore from one investor and Tk 22.6 lakh from another, before disappearing. Several cases have been filed against him in Muladi, Mehendiganj, and Chattogram’s Mirsarai police stations, as well as in Barishal court. Police confirmed that Ripon had previously been detained but was released after giving a written pledge, following which he went into hiding again. Law enforcement authorities have issued multiple arrest warrants and are conducting operations to locate and apprehend him. The victims continue to demand justice and the return of their investments.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is facing internal criticism over its decision to nominate several elderly candidates, some aged over 80, in multiple constituencies. Local leaders argue that these senior nominees lack the physical capacity and generational connection needed to appeal to younger voters, particularly Generation Z, who are expected to play a decisive role in the upcoming election. In constituencies such as Brahmanbaria-4, Kushtia-4, Chattogram-13, and Munshiganj-2, local BNP leaders have formally appealed to the party’s high command to reconsider the nominations. They are advocating for younger, more active candidates with stronger grassroots ties and better rapport with youth voters. The appeals highlight growing frustration among local activists who believe that the party’s electoral prospects could be weakened by fielding aged, less-engaged figures. The issue underscores a generational divide within the BNP as it seeks to balance experience with the need for rejuvenation to attract younger segments of the electorate.

BNP central executive committee member and Faridpur divisional organizing secretary Shama Obaid stated that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) does not use religion as a political tool or engage in religious trading for political gain. Speaking at a large women’s rally organized by the Belkuchi Upazila and Municipal Women’s Wing in Sirajganj, she emphasized that BNP has always worked for public welfare since its inception and avoids showy politics. Obaid highlighted the importance of women’s participation in social progress, asserting that BNP respects and values women’s contributions. The event also featured BNP leader Amirul Islam Khan Alim, who reaffirmed the party’s commitment to restoring voting rights, democracy, and women’s empowerment. The rally, attended by local BNP leaders and supporters, saw enthusiastic participation from women of various professions, creating a festive atmosphere in the area.

Folk singer Abul Sarkar, popularly known as 'Baul Maharaj' of Tilli Union in Manikganj’s Saturia upazila, was arrested by the district Detective Branch (DB) police early Thursday in Madaripur. The arrest followed allegations of blasphemy made against him after a performance on October 4 in Ghior upazila, where he was accused of making derogatory remarks about Islam and the creation of Allah. The incident sparked widespread criticism on social media and led to demands from religious groups for his immediate arrest and punishment. Following a special operation, DB police detained him and brought him back to Manikganj. On Thursday morning, several Islamic organizations held protests and human chains outside the Manikganj court premises, accusing Sarkar of misinterpreting Quranic verses and misleading followers under the guise of being a spiritual leader. Police confirmed that he was arrested under a case filed in Ghior Police Station for insulting Islam and is currently being interrogated at the DB office.