Two English-Medium School and College Students Set Bus on Fire in Mirpur
An incident of setting fire to a bus named Kironmala Paribahan occurred on the Beribadh Main Road under Shah Ali Police Station in Mirpur, the capital, around 10 PM on Thursday (13 November). While setting the bus on fire, the matter was witnessed by local residents, and when they chased them, Abdullah Al Sayeaf, a second-year student of a renowned college, jumped into the Turag River and died. At that time, the locals caught his friend Sani who was with him.
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.
Dhaka hosts discussion on human rights violations, impunity in Chittagong Hill Tracts
Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka have expressed grave concern over the continued human rights violations and entrenched culture of impunity in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), calling for full implementation of the CHT Peace Accord and accountability for decades of atrocities.
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.
‘Lockdown’ Paralyses Dhaka — DMP Sets Up Check-Posts to Maintain Law and Order
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have set up multiple check-posts across the capital since Thursday morning to inspect vehicles and strengthen security measures.
ICT to Announce Verdict Schedule in Hasina Crimes Against Humanity Case Today
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is scheduled today to announce the date for delivering its verdict in the crimes against humanity case against deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her ex–home minister Asaduzzaman Khan—both fugitives—and detained former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.
Protests Continue Over Cancellation of Music and Physical Training Teacher Posts in Primary Schools
Political and cultural organisations continued their demonstrations on Wednesday against the government’s recent decision to cancel the newly introduced positions of music and physical training teachers in government primary schools.
Dhaka Falls Silent as Awami League’s ‘Lockdown’ Brings Tight Security and Empty Streets
On Thursday (November 13), silence and emptiness were observed in the capital Dhaka and across several parts of the country surrounding the “Dhaka Lockdown” program called by the Awami League. On Wednesday, there was reduced traffic pressure on the roads, limited attendance in offices, courts, and educational institutions, while law enforcement agencies remained on high alert everywhere.
Fact Detector Investigation: PUSAB’s Claim that ‘Awami League Set Fire to Police Vehicle in Uttara’ Found to Be False
The fact-checking organization Fact Detector Bangladesh has identified as false a Facebook post by the “Private University Students Alliance of Bangladesh (PUSAB),” which claimed that the Awami League was involved in the incident of a police car catching fire in Uttara, Dhaka.