Sheikh Hasina’s Defiant Audio Ahead of Tribunal Verdict: “Allah Gave Me Life, I Fear No Verdict”

“Allah gave me life, and He alone will take it; I do not care!” Audio message from Sheikh Hasina before the verdict—what she said about the demand for a death sentence

Heightened Security in Dhaka Ahead of Sheikh Hasina Verdict Nationwide Bombings and Arson Trigger Public Panic

Security has been intensified across Dhaka and other parts of the country as the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—stemming from the July uprising—is set to be announced. The prohibited political party Awami League has called for a countrywide shutdown, prompting heightened concerns of sabotage. Dhaka District Police and other law enforcement agencies have moved into a strict security posture in response.

Advisor’s APS Arrives to Take Recruitment Exam in Government Vehicle

An assistant private secretary (APS) to an advisor of the interim government arrived in a government vehicle to take part in the recruitment examination for the lecturer post at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). His name is Ashiqur Rahman. He is employed as the APS to the Advisor of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Panic and Paralysis Across the City A Series of Cocktail Explosions and Arson Attacks in Dhaka

A surge of crude bomb (cocktail) explosions and arson attacks on buses across the capital Dhaka in the last 24 hours has created widespread panic among the public. From late Saturday (15 November) night to Sunday (16 November) evening, more than 10 crude bomb explosions occurred in different parts of the capital, injuring one pedestrian.

Two Crude Bombs Exploded in Front of Adviser Rizwana Hasan’s Residence

Two crude bombs (cocktails) exploded consecutively in front of the residence of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, on Central Road in the capital. The explosions occurred around 9 p.m. on Sunday night. However, no one was injured in the incident.

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.