From Jail for Wife-Beating to DC: Controversial Appointment Sparks Outrage

A man who once served jail time for beating his wife over dowry demands has now been appointed by the government as the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Barishal ahead of the election. The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for overseeing overall district administration, including law and order and land affairs. The role demands prestige and integrity. However, officials in the administration have expressed astonishment at the appointment of an officer who himself lacks personal ethics. His name is Khairul Alam Suman, a 29th batch officer. He has recently been made the DC of Barishal.

Bus Arson and a Series of Cocktail Blasts Hit Dhaka and Two Nearby Districts

A series of bus fires and consecutive crude bomb (cocktail) explosions in Dhaka, Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj, and Gazipur has created nationwide unrest and concern. From Saturday (15 November) morning until late night, at least three buses were set on fire and more than 15 cocktail explosions occurred in different areas of the capital. Although no casualties were reported, questions have arisen among the public regarding the law and order situation.

Boat Carrying 26 Bangladeshis Sinks off Libya Coast; 4 Bodies Recovered

Four Bangladeshis have died after two boats carrying about 100 migrants sank off the Al-Khums coast in northwestern Libya. The Libyan Red Crescent confirmed the information on Saturday, following the capsizing of the two vessels on Thursday night.

“We Won’t Hand Over the Port to Foreigners”: SKOP Leads Torch Procession in Chattogram

A torch procession has been held at the initiative of the Chattogram District Committee of the Workers-Employees Unity Council (SKOP) in protest against the possible process of handing over Chattogram Port to foreign companies.

Dhaka Sees Three Separate Cocktail Blasts; Motorcycle Burns in Hatirjheel

Explosions of crude bombs (cocktails) occurred in Mirpur, Pallabi, and Hatirjheel in the capital. In the Hatirjheel blast, a motorcycle caught fire.

Protests Called Against Leasing Laldia and Pangaon Ports to Foreign Companies

The Left Democratic Alliance believes that the country has been turned into a pawn of imperialist conspiracies. According to the alliance, the interim government is now implementing the previous autocratic government’s plan to lease out ports. They claim the government is attempting to portray foreign investment as development through such activities.

Sheikh Hasina Tells BBC She Is Not Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity

Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected allegations of committing crimes against humanity during the deadly crackdown on last year’s uprising that led to her ouster. Her remarks come just days before the special tribunal handling her case is expected to announce its verdict.

Multiple Crude Bomb Blasts Reported Near Dhaka Airport

A series of three crude bomb (cocktail) explosions occurred consecutively in two areas of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident.

Awami League’s ‘Dhaka Lockdown’: What the Capital Witnessed Throughout the Day

In the capital, the “Dhaka Lockdown” program declared by the banned political party Awami League has led since morning to a shortage of vehicles across the city, empty streets, a standstill in public transport, and widespread suffering among ordinary people.

Verdict in Sheikh Hasina’s Case on November 17

The verdict in the case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising will be announced on Monday, November 17.