Detention of MBCB Executive Triggers Nationwide Mobile Shop Shutdown

The Business Community Bangladesh (MBCB) has announced that mobile phone sales shops across the country will remain closed. The organization made this announcement at a press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Wednesday (19 November).

Dhaka Sees an Average of 20 Murders Per Month: Police

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has reported that 198 murders took place in Dhaka in the past 10 months of the current year, averaging nearly 20 homicides per month.

Education Cadre Begins Indefinite Sit-in at DSHE from Today

Lecturers of the BCS General Education Cadre have launched a movement protesting promotion discrimination. Under a “No Promotion–No Work” policy, they have boycotted classes and are holding sit-in programs at government colleges across the country. As their demands remain unmet, the lecturers announced an indefinite sit-in from today, Wednesday (19 November), at the premises of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE).

Interim Government Criticized for Secret Long-Term Deals Amid Neglect of Election Priorities

Instead of focusing on election-related matters, the government is showing interest only in long-term agreements—something that does not fall within its jurisdiction.

Policy Approval Granted for Permanent Infrastructure Development for Rohingyas

The government has given policy approval to construct permanent infrastructure for forcibly displaced Rohingyas with financial assistance from the World Bank and the Government of Bangladesh. The project will be implemented through direct procurement by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The Entire Area Shook After a Mortar Shell Struck in Sitakunda

A mortar shell struck agricultural land in Sitakunda, Chattogram. The entire area shook with a loud explosion. The incident occurred on Tuesday (18 November) at around 11 a.m. in the Saralkandi area of Barabkunda Union of the upazila.

Dhaka University Deputy Registrar Detained for Posting Against Sheikh Hasina’s Verdict

Dhaka University’s Deputy Registrar Muhammad Lavlu Mollah has been handed over to Shahbagh Police Station by the university’s proctorial team and some students for posting on Facebook against the verdict of Sheikh Hasina.

Foreign Companies Granted Control of Laldia and Pangaon Ports Under Secret Contract Terms

Nearly 60 percent of the future container-handling capacity of Chattogram Port has been handed over to foreign operators. Under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, two long-term agreements for operating two major terminals were signed yesterday, Monday, at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka—while keeping the terms of the agreements “confidential.”

UN Voices Firm Opposition to Death Penalty After Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has expressed concern over the verdict issued against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, emphasising the need for due process, adherence to fair-trial standards, and the organisation’s categorical opposition to the death penalty.

1001 Public University Teachers Reject ‘Farcical’ Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina

The 1001 progressive teachers of Bangladesh’s public universities have rejected the fabricated and farcical engineered verdict in the false and staged case against Sheikh Hasina.