The National Citizen Party (NCP) has permanently expelled its southern region organiser Muntasir Mahmud on charges of breaching party discipline. Muntasir, who had been working at the Red Crescent Society, was reportedly involved in a dispute with the organisation’s chairman. Muntasir, then deputy director of the Red Crescent’s youth department and an NCP leader, was reportedly present during the incident, an officer said. Following the incident, he was temporarily relieved from his duties with NCP, and the party sought a written explanation as to why he should not be permanently expelled. Therefore, under the direction of Convenor Md Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossen, you are hereby permanently relieved from the party.”Following the announcement, Muntasir wrote in a Facebook post: “Thank God.

High Court Justice Muhammad Khurshid Alam Sarkar has been removed from his position for “failing to properly discharge his duties”, according to an official gazette issued by the law ministry. The Judicial Council’s findings concluded that Justice Khurshid was unable to carry out his judicial responsibilities “in an appropriate manner”. On Oct 16, 2024, Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed sent 12 such judges on leave -- Justice Khurshid was one of them. He had been appointed as an additional judge of the High Court in 2011, later made permanent two years later. The Supreme Court had announced on Jan 6 that the Supreme Judicial Council was investigating allegations against several High Court judges under the president’s directive.

The Bangladesh Army believes that once the election is held, law and order will gradually improve, permitting troops to return to barracks. He underlined that resuming barracks duties will enable the Army to restore full operational readiness, which is “critical” for peacetime preparation and training. The law and order will gradually normalise, and the Army will then be able to return to the barracks. The Army is now more united and cohesive than ever before.”Mainur described the past 15 months as “challenging” for the Army. HALF OF TROOPS WILL BE WITHDRAWNThe Army Headquarters confirmed that the government has decided to withdraw half of the troops currently deployed for law enforcement.

Jamaat calls for deployment of armed forces in February electionsThe Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded that, in the next national elections, armed forces be deployed alongside the existing law-enforcing machinery. The demand was made during a meeting with the chief election commissioner on Wednesday afternoon. The Election Commission is preparing for the parliamentary elections scheduled before Ramadan in February, and the government has already begun election campaigning. The July National Charter implementation order and the question of a referendum, however, remain unresolved. On Wednesday, a two-member Jamaat delegation met with the CEC to convey their demands.

The interim government has claimed that 75 percent of Chattogram’s waterlogging has been resolved following the implementation of 88 percent of planned measures. The information was shared by Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder on Wednesday after a meeting on the city’s waterlogging situation held at Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus’s official residence. “Commander of the 34 Engineering Construction Brigade, General Shamsul Alam, informed the meeting that following the chief advisor’s directives, various initiatives have already led to a 75 percent reduction in Chattogram’s waterlogging,” he added. According to the report presented at the meeting, in 2023, 113 locations in Chattogram city experienced waterlogging lasting up to eight hours. Poor waste management was identified as the primary cause of Chattogram’s waterlogging, with around 400 tonnes of waste being dumped daily into the city’s rivers, canals, and drains.

Cars swept away by floods brought by Typhoon Kalmaegi are left on a street in Cotcot, Liloan, Philippines, Nov 5, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa LopezCars swept away by floods brought by Typhoon Kalmaegi are left on a street in Cotcot, Liloan, Philippines, Nov 5, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa LopezResidents of the central Philippines on Wednesday began scraping mud from streets and homes that survived after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 85 and left dozens missing as it tore through the region. Kalmaegi, the 20th storm to hit the Philippines, is forecast to gain strength while over the South China Sea. In September, Super Typhoon Ragasa swept across the northern Philippines, forcing schools and government offices to shut down as it brought fierce winds and torrential rain.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has pleaded with the Supreme Court to revive the caretaker government system, saying the approaching general election must be overseen by the existing interim administration. The party concluded its appeal hearing on Wednesday against the verdict that nullified the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which had established the caretaker government system. The non-partisan caretaker system is a fundamental structure of our Constitution, designed to preserve democracy. I told the court that whatever verdict is delivered should apply to the next election. “I do not think the election, scheduled for February, will be held under the caretaker system.

Bangladesh’s inflation has eased to a 39-month low of 8.17 percent in October, driven by a notable decline in food prices despite higher costs for non-food goods and services. A 0.56-point decline in food prices in October caused the drop. Overall inflation fell by 0.19 percentage points month-on-month. Food inflation fell from 7.64 percent in September to 7.08 percent in October -- a 0.56-point decline -- while non-food inflation rose from 8.98 percent to 9.13 percent. Rural inflation dropped to 8.16 percent from 8.47 percent, whereas urban inflation increased slightly from 8.28 percent to 8.33 percent.

Rishabh Pant will make his return to India's squad for the two-Test series against South Africa, the country's cricket board announced on Wednesday, marking his comeback from a foot fracture that sidelined him from the series against West Indies. Fast bowler Akash Deep also returns to the squad after missing the West Indies series. The first Test of the series against South Africa begins on Nov 14 in Kolkata before they move to Guwahati for the second test from November 22. South Africa have skipper Temba Bavuma back in the squad after a calf injury kept him out of the series in Pakistan last month. India are third in the World Test Championship while reigning champions South Africa are fourth.

A man has been killed and BNP’s Chattogram-8 candidate Ershad Ullah has been wounded when gunfire broke out during a campaign visit at Bayezid Bostami. Ershad, also the convenor of the BNP’s Chattogram metropolitan unit, and three others were shot and taken to hospital. The dead, Sarwar Hossain Babla, was listed by police as a top criminal who had recently claimed to be a BNP activist. Ershad Ullah and Shanto, who were beside him, were also hit,” the leader said. The BNP leader claimed the shooting was not an internal clash within the party or its affiliated groups.

Ahead of the next parliamentary election, the Election Commission has instructed that all voter transfer applications must be resolved by November 17. According to the notice, applications for voter transfer due to change of residence will be accepted until Nov 10. Registration officers are required to approve or reject these applications and complete the process by Nov 17. Applications submitted by Bangladeshi citizens residing abroad for voter registration must be investigated and resolved promptly, the NID branch has directed. A letter signed by Khan Abi Shahanur Khan, director (registration & expatriates) of the National Identity Registration Subdivision, said investigation reports must be completed by Nov 6.

‘Crimes against humanity’: Army on whether detained officers still in serviceThe Bangladesh Army has said it is awaiting legal clarification from the interim government on the employment status of its 15 officers currently in jail pending trial on charges of crimes against humanity. “It is a legal procedural matter,” Brig Gen Mustafizur said. “As you know, both the Army Act, 1952 and the International Crimes Tribunal Act, 1972 are special acts. When asked whether the detained officers are still officially employed, he replied: “That too is a legal procedural issue. Whether army officers can be considered as holding a ‘public office’ also needs clarification.

Bangladesh has reported 10 more deaths due to dengue fever -- the highest number of fatalities due to the mosquito-borne disease this year, while 1,069 patients have been admitted to hospitals. This brings the total number of dengue deaths this year to 302. October saw the highest number of fatalities with 80 deaths, followed by September with 76 and July with 41. No dengue deaths were reported in March. With the latest admissions, the total number of patients hospitalised this year has reached 74,992.

Bangladesh has reported 10 more deaths due to dengue fever -- the highest number of fatalities due to the mosquito-borne disease this year, while 1,069 patients have been admitted to hospitals. This brings the total number of dengue deaths this year to 302. October saw the highest number of fatalities with 80 deaths, followed by September with 76 and July with 41. No dengue deaths were reported in March. With the latest admissions, the total number of patients hospitalised this year has reached 74,992.

Elderly freedom fighter tied to tree, garlanded with shoes and handed over to policeAn elderly freedom fighter was allegedly subjected to public humiliation in Mymensingh’s Gafargaon Upazila, tied to a tree and garlanded with shoes by villagers, before being handed over to police over a sexual assault allegation. Pagla Police chief Ferdous Alam said the incident occurred in a village in Moshakhali union around 11:30am on Tuesday. Citing the case statement, officer Ferdous said Karim allegedly tried to sexually abuse a teenage girl when he found her alone at home. The police officer added that the father of the victim teen filed a case accusing him of sexual assault. Imtiaz Ahmed, president of Mymensingh Samaj Rupantor Sanskritik Sangha, said: "Tying an elderly man to a tree and putting a garland of shoes around his neck is nothing but social degradation.