Amid a wave of recent arson attacks, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has directed all airports to strengthen security and surveillance measures. In a letter sent to every airport on Tuesday, the regulator instructed authorities to deploy the maximum number of security personnel, conduct thorough security checks for everyone, and emphasise fire safety preparedness. Bangladesh has three international airports -- Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet -- and five domestic airports in Cox’s Bazar, Rajshahi, Jashore, Barishal, and Syedpur, all managed and controlled by CAAB. Three weeks later, on Nov 6, an integrated Ansar member responsible for security, Zenarul Islam, was caught at Hangar Gate No. CAAB officials said the letter aims to ensure maximum security at all airports during this volatile period.

A Malancha Transport bus parked in front of the Sutrapur Fire Station in Dhaka has been set on fire. The incident occurred around 6pm on Tuesday, Fire Service duty officer Rafi Al Faruk said. The incident comes amid heightened political tension, as the International Crimes Tribunal is set to deliver its verdict in the July Uprising crimes against humanity case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. On Monday, crude bomb blasts were reported at seven locations, while three vehicles were set on fire. Between late Monday night and early Tuesday, Fire Services reported fires on three buses in Rayerbagh, Jatrabari, and Uttara.

Amid a wave of recent arson attacks, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has directed all airports to strengthen security and surveillance measures. In a letter sent to every airport on Tuesday, the regulator instructed authorities to deploy the maximum number of security personnel, conduct thorough security checks for everyone, and emphasise fire safety preparedness. Three weeks later, on Nov 6, an integrated Ansar member responsible for security, Zenarul Islam, was caught at Hangar Gate No. Amid the Awami League’s protest programme, a new wave of arson and unrest has swept across the country in the past three days. CAAB officials said the letter aims to ensure maximum security at all airports during this volatile period.

The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division – Bangladesh’s highest court – will announce its decision on the matter on Nov 20, reports bdnews24.com. Now, the Supreme Court's verdict on the 13th Amendment case will clarify whether the caretaker government system will return, and if so, when and how it will be implemented. Otherwise, it will give rise to differing interpretations of the court’s verdict. When the Awami League returned to power, the Appellate Division began hearing the 13th Amendment case on Mar 1, 2010. Following the political changeover, multiple review petitions were filed against the ruling that nullified the 13th Amendment.

Two crude bombs have exploded outside the abandoned office of the district Awami League in the City Hat area of Rajshahi city. Panic spread across the area following the explosions, prompting police to rush to the scene. “The assailants detonated two crude bombs in quick succession on the road in front of the abandoned Awami League office before fleeing,” officer Masuma said. According to the officer, police launched a drive in and around the area soon after arriving and recovered evidence of the explosions. She noted that BNP leaders in the area visited the site following the incident and intend to file a case soon.

India flip menu for Guwahati TestCricket's traditional meal schedule is getting flipped on its head in Guwahati, where the India and South Africa the players will have tea after the first session of the second Test followed by lunch due to the early sunrise and sunset. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has taken the unusual step of reversing the normal refreshment order for the second test starting on Nov 22, which will be Guwahati's first-ever test match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The decision was driven by the early start and fast fading light in north-east India. Because of that we have decided to start early, so play will start at 9 am." The first Test in Kolkata from Nov 14-18 begins at 9.30am local time, but the revised schedule for the second test will have the toss at 0830 am before a 0900 start.

The Anti-Corruption Commission is going to take legal steps against five people from four recruiting agencies over allegations of embezzlement and money laundering through syndication while sending workers to Malaysia. On Tuesday, ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain said the cases will bring charges involving embezzlement and laundering of Tk 3.1 billion against the agencies. On Sept 14, another case was filed against the top officials of 13 recruiting agencies for allegedly embezzling Tk 11.5 billion. Only 10 recruiting agencies used to send workers to Malaysia until 2016 under an agreement signed between Bangladesh and Malaysia. But syndication persisted, with a maximum of 25 recruiting agencies controlling the entire business.

EC invites 12 political parties on first day of dialogue ahead of general electionThe Election Commission has invited 12 political parties to join discussions on the first day of its planned dialogue series beginning Thursday, ahead of the February elections. On Tuesday, EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the discussions will continue throughout the month in several phases. After receiving approval from the commission, letters were sent to the chiefs of the invited parties on Tuesday evening through special couriers. Officials from the EC Secretariat have also been contacting party representatives directly. According to Md Asadul Haque, public relations assistant director of the EC Secretariat, the dialogues have been scheduled in two sessions.

The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) of Dhaka has written to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner requesting him to ensure security in and around the court premises following a broad daylight murder near the court area. He was shot near the gate of Dhaka National Medical College, adjacent to the court area. “He appeared before a court and was killed beside the court premises while returning home. The incident shows the security situation in the court area is deplorable,” said the letter sent by the CMM court. The letter also noted that 37 magistrate courts operate daily in the Dhaka court complex, handling cases from 50 police stations across the city.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ishrat Jenifar Jerin on Tuesday sent the case to the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judges’ Court for further trial proceedings. The case alleged the accused participated in a Zoom meeting of the “Joy Bangla Brigade” and allegedly conspired to “overthrow the government”. A total of 261 accused in the case are absconding, including Hasina, who is currently residing in India, said Md Salahuddin, a bench assistant at the court. The chargesheet submitted on July 30, however, accused Hasina and 286 others. During the meeting, Hasina allegedly made anti-state remarks and instructed her followers to overthrow the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) of Dhaka has written to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner requesting him to ensure security in and around the court premises following a broad daylight murder near the court area. CMM Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman sent the letter on Tuesday, according to a press release. Tariq Saif Mamun, once known as a “top criminal”, was shot dead on Monday while returning home after appearing in a case filed 28 years ago. He was shot near the gate of Dhaka National Medical College, adjacent to the court area.

A Bogura court has sentenced three people to death and three others to life in prison over the murder of Tozammel Haque, a candidate for chairman in the Bogura union council elections in 2017. Judge Shajahan Kabir of the Bogura District and Sessions Court delivered the verdict in the eight-year-old case after an extended trial on Tuesday. The death row convicts are Babul Prang aka Abul Kalam Azad, Manik, and Moniruzzaman aka Mishu. He said that on Nov 27, 2017, businessman and Union Parishad (UP) chairman candidate Tozammel had gone to Boithabhanga village to attend his cousin’s wedding. Based also said that of the six convicts, only Pintu was in court for the verdict.

The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin a dialogue with registered political parties ahead of the parliamentary polls. Now, in its final stage of preparation, the election authority is moving to engage with political parties. At present, Bangladesh has 53 registered political parties. Although over 50 registered parties are expected to be invited to the dialogue, the EC will announce in phases when and which parties will be called, Akhtar said. When asked if the Jatiya Party will be invited to the dialogue, the EC secretary avoided a direct response, saying: “We haven’t yet decided who we will invite.

Eight Islamist parties rally at Paltan for July Charter, referendumEight Islamist political parties have gathered at Dhaka’s Paltan intersection to press home a five-point list of demands, including issuing an order to implement the July Charter and holding a referendum on it by the end of November. The rally began around 2pm on Tuesday with a recitation from the Quran. He warned that if the government continued to ignore the parties’ demands, the movement would intensify. “The referendum is not just a political demand anymore—it has become a decisive national necessity,” he said. Jamaat’s Dhaka Metropolitan North Secretary Mohammad Rezaul Karim cautioned that no election would be allowed without the July Charter being implemented and a referendum being held.

Bank manager among 3 jailed for up to 14 years for embezzling customer fundsA court has sentenced two suspects to 14 years in prison each and another suspect to eight years in jail for embezzling Tk 26.5 million from a bank customer through forgery and deception. Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Public Prosecutor Mokarram Hossain told bdnews24.com the court sentenced Ifthekhar and Azam to 14 years in prison each, while Zakir Hossain received an eight-year prison term. On Apr 18, 2019, an EBL customer, Kona Dey, had gone to EBL’s OR Nizam Road branch to take a loan out against her Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR). Iftekhar had taken a loan of over Tk 19.46 million out against an FDR worth Tk 22.9 million, opened by another EBL customer, Abul Mansur Khan. By forging the customer’s signature, the accused transferred a total of Tk 26.57 million from Abul Monsur’s account and misappropriated them.