Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has confirmed that a diplomatic note is being prepared to request India to return Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, both sentenced to death for crimes against humanity related to the 2024 mass uprising. Speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hossain stated that the letter has not yet been sent but may be dispatched soon through a note verbale. The ministry will not send copies of the verdict but will formally notify India of the sentences and request the transfer of the two convicts. Earlier, a similar request to India reportedly went unanswered, but officials now believe the situation has changed following the court’s verdict. Hossain emphasized that Bangladesh and India have an existing agreement that allows for such extradition requests, and the government intends to pursue the process officially.

Malaysian immigration authorities have detained 95 migrants, including Bangladeshi nationals, during a large-scale operation at the Pendamar B Apartments near Klang Port in Selangor. The raid, conducted on Monday night by 78 officers from the Selangor Immigration Department, was led by Deputy Director General (Operations) Dato’ Lokman Effendi bin Ramli, with Selangor Immigration Director Khairul Aminus bin Kamaruddin also present. A total of 285 foreign nationals were questioned during the operation, and 95 were detained on suspicion of violating immigration laws. The detainees include citizens of Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Authorities have not disclosed the exact number of detainees from each country. All arrested individuals have been transferred to the Semenyih Immigration Depot for further investigation and legal procedures.

The death sentence handed down to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in exile in India, has intensified diplomatic tension between the two neighbors. Despite repeated requests from Dhaka, New Delhi has refused to extradite Hasina, citing a clause in the 2013 extradition treaty that exempts political figures. Analysts including Michael Kugelman, Sreeradha Dutta, and Sanjay Bhardwaj told Al Jazeera that India now faces an uncomfortable dilemma—balancing its traditional loyalty to Hasina with the need to engage Bangladesh’s new leadership. Kugelman described Hasina’s presence in India as a long-term irritant in bilateral relations, while Dutta noted that India must now rebuild ties with other political stakeholders in Dhaka. Bhardwaj emphasized that extraditing Hasina would legitimize anti-India forces in Bangladesh. Experts agree that while trade and security cooperation continue, the Hasina issue remains a major obstacle to restoring trust between the two countries.

A Narayanganj court has shown former city mayor and Awami League leader Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy arrested in five new cases, including four murder cases filed at Fatullah Police Station and one case for obstructing police duties at Sadar Police Station. The hearings were held in her absence, and the court approved the police applications to show her arrested. Although Ivy was not initially named in these cases, investigators claim to have found evidence linking her to the incidents. The cases relate to killings during the July mass uprising and an alleged attack on police during her attempted arrest on May 8. Ivy’s lawyer argued that the new cases were fabricated to delay her release, as she had earlier received bail from the High Court in five other cases. The Appellate Division has since suspended her bail, setting a new hearing date for November 17.

The interim government had made a policy decision to recruit music teachers in primary schools, but the plan has been postponed to allow for a broader recruitment initiative, according to Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Adviser to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. Speaking at the Secretariat on Tuesday, he emphasized that music education should not be viewed narrowly and expressed hope that the next government would revisit the issue. He also announced the launch of a new Diploma in Primary Education (DPEd) program, a two-semester, ten-month course open to eligible applicants. Addressing recent teacher protests, Dr. Poddar clarified that a teacher’s death during the demonstrations was due to chronic illness, not a sound grenade, and assured government support for the family. He added that nine teachers’ associations had reached an understanding with the ministry, while four unregistered groups misled teachers into unnecessary protests.

Several Bangladeshi university teachers have alleged that their names were used without permission in a statement published online under the title 'Statement on Sheikh Hasina’s Verdict'. The report appeared on the website 'Bahanunews', claiming that 1,001 teachers rejected the International Crimes Tribunal’s death sentence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. Fact-checking organization BanglaFact confirmed that some of the listed teachers denied giving consent for their inclusion. The tribunal had recently sentenced Hasina and Kamal to death for crimes against humanity following the July uprising that ousted her government. BanglaFact and other fact-checking bodies have also documented a sharp rise in misinformation and fake news about Bangladesh, allegedly spread from Indian media outlets and social networks. These organizations continue to monitor and counter misinformation to ensure accurate public understanding.

The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser’s Office has dismissed as false several media reports claiming that the Chief Adviser was advised to restrict political statements at religious sermons known as waz-mahfils. According to an official post on the Press Wing’s Facebook page, some newspapers reported that district commissioners had suggested such measures during a meeting held on Monday. However, the Press Wing clarified that while two district commissioners and one divisional commissioner spoke at the meeting, no discussion on banning political remarks at religious events took place. It further stated that the Chief Adviser himself made no such comments in his directive speech to the district commissioners. The full version of his remarks has been made publicly available on the office’s official social media page, confirming that the circulated news articles are inaccurate.

Traffic on the Dhaka-Barishal highway was disrupted for about two hours early Tuesday after miscreants felled trees to block the road in Kamaldi area of Rajoir upazila, Madaripur. The incident occurred around 5 a.m., halting vehicle movement and causing suffering for passengers and drivers. Police and fire service personnel from Rajoir and Mostafapur Highway stations worked jointly to remove the trees and restore normal traffic flow by 7 a.m. Authorities suspect the act may be linked to political unrest following the reported death sentence of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Earlier, similar blockades were reported in several nearby locations, including Gopalpur and Melkai, where trees were also used to obstruct the highway. Law enforcement is investigating the incident to identify those responsible for the coordinated obstruction.

A major technical issue at Cloudflare caused widespread disruptions across numerous popular websites globally, including social media platform X and film review site Letterboxd. Users attempting to access affected sites encountered error messages stating that pages could not be loaded due to Cloudflare’s network problems. Cloudflare, a key internet infrastructure provider known for protecting against cyberattacks and managing heavy traffic, confirmed awareness of the issue and said investigations were underway. The outage also impacted Down Detector, a platform that tracks website disruptions, which later reported a sharp rise in outage reports worldwide. Although the exact number of affected websites remains unknown, this incident highlights the vulnerability of the internet ecosystem to single-point failures in essential infrastructure providers like Cloudflare.

A Dhaka court has issued a travel ban on A.K.M. Badiul Alam, a member of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) responsible for tax legal and enforcement, following a request from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The order was given by Judge Md. Sabbir Foyez of the Metropolitan Sessions and Senior Special Judge’s Court on Tuesday. ACC Assistant Director Piyas Pal filed the petition, citing corruption allegations against Badiul Alam. The ACC had earlier instructed him to submit a statement of assets, which he has already done, and the verification process is ongoing. According to reliable sources, Badiul Alam was allegedly attempting to flee the country, prompting concerns that his departure could obstruct the investigation. The court therefore deemed the travel restriction necessary to ensure the integrity of the ongoing inquiry.

A World Bank delegation led by Jean Denis Pesme, Director of the bank’s Dhaka Regional Office, held a meeting with Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, on Tuesday, November 18. The meeting took place at the Jamaat chief’s office and included World Bank officials Mehrin A. Mahbub, Economic Adviser, and Gaelle Martin, Operations Manager. On the Jamaat side, economist Dr. Mizanur Rahman, former senior secretary Muhammad Safiullah, and foreign affairs adviser Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan were present. Discussions focused on Bangladesh’s financial sector reforms, sustainable economic growth, taxation systems, and social sector development. The meeting reflected an exchange of views on the country’s ongoing economic challenges and potential areas for structural improvement, though no specific agreements or commitments were publicly disclosed.

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs of Bangladesh has revoked the gazette recognition of 53 individuals listed as 'July Fighters' from the Rangpur division following allegations of irregularities and inconsistencies. The decision, signed by Deputy Secretary (Gazette) Haridas Thakur, was announced on Monday and takes immediate effect under the authority granted by the July Uprising Martyrs and Fighters Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance, 2025. Ministry adviser Faruk E Azam stated that earlier gazette lists were under review after reports suggested that some listed individuals were not actually injured or involved in the July 2024 movement. This marks the first time the ministry has canceled a 'July Fighter' gazette, though it had previously removed eight names from the martyrs’ list on August 3. Currently, the official count stands at 836 martyrs and 13,800 injured fighters categorized as severely, moderately, or lightly injured.

Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has expressed optimism that the country’s 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held in the first half of February. He made the remarks during a meeting with German Ambassador Rüdiger Lotz at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The discussion covered post-verdict public reactions to Sheikh Hasina’s trial, election preparations, prisoner extradition, cybercrime, and overall law and order. The adviser emphasized that the Election Commission will determine the exact date, but law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to ensure security. He assured that the law and order situation remains stable, with only minor isolated incidents reported. Chowdhury also noted that crime levels are under control and citizens now enjoy greater freedom of expression compared to the previous 15 years. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Germany.

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has issued a public notice instructing individuals and organizations to remove all illegally installed banners, festoons, posters, and advertising boards within seven days. The directive, announced on Tuesday, November 18, emphasizes that many such materials have been placed across rooftops, walls, and public spaces without proper authorization. DNCC has urged responsible parties to take down these items voluntarily within the stipulated time frame. Failure to comply will result in eviction drives, fines, and other legal actions as per municipal regulations. The move aims to restore visual order and ensure compliance with city advertising laws, which prohibit unauthorized promotional displays in public and private spaces under DNCC jurisdiction.

The British High Commission in Dhaka has issued a warning stating that applicants submitting forged or falsified documents when applying for a UK visa may face a 10-year ban from obtaining any UK visa. The advisory urges all applicants to ensure that only genuine and verifiable documents are submitted during the visa application process. The High Commission emphasized that the UK authorities maintain a strict verification process and that any attempt to deceive or manipulate the system could lead to severe consequences, including long-term travel restrictions. The notice aims to raise awareness among Bangladeshi applicants about the importance of honesty and transparency in visa applications and to prevent fraudulent practices that could damage their chances of future travel to the United Kingdom.