Eleven found dead in Thai-Malaysia search after Rohingya migrant boat sinks
The status of another boat carrying 230 passengers remained unclear, Malaysian authorities said, adding that 13 survivors had been found so far, mostly Rohingya. Thai authorities said they had recovered four bodies, including two children, adding to the seven found by Malaysia's maritime agency. At a press conference on the island of Langkawi, close to the search area, Malaysia's maritime agency said air assets were being deployed by both Thailand and Malaysia to search for survivors. "We have got very good ... relations with the Thai agency so we have got good communication and exchanges of information," said Romli Mustafa, director of the maritime agency in Malaysia's Kedah and Perlis. An official from Thailand's maritime enforcement command centre told Reuters the four dead included two children, age 12 and over 10, and two adults.
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November 10, 2025 04:05 UTC
Son stabs father to death in Chattogram’s Satkania
A man has been stabbed to death by his son over a “dispute” in Chattogram’s Satkania. The incident took place on Sunday night in Nayapara village of Kanchana Union. Satkania Police Station OC Abu Mahmud Kawsar told bdnews24.com that Riyad was the eldest son of Ahammad. Around 9:30pm, the father and son were discussing various family matters when a fight broke out. Riyad absconded after stabbing his father and police are working to arrest him, OC Kawsar said.
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November 10, 2025 03:57 UTC
Police disperse non-MPO teachers' rally with water cannon, sound grenades
Police use water cannons and stun grenades to disperse a rally of teachers demanding inclusion into the monthly-pay-order scheme. -AgencyPolice have used water cannons and stun grenades to disperse a rally of teachers demanding the inclusion of non-MPO educational institutions under the monthly-pay-order scheme. Police blocked their procession, then used water cannons and sound grenades to disperse them. The teachers have been demonstrating under the Non-MPO Shikkha Pratishthan Oikya Parishad's banner since Nov 3 outside the National Press Club. We returned once before on assurances, but this time we won't leave without a formal order for MPO inclusion.
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November 10, 2025 03:04 UTC
ACC prosecutes S Alam, 66 others over 'misappropriating' Tk 104.7 billion
The Anti-Corruption Commission has brought charges of misappropriating Tk 104.7 billion against businessman Saiful Alam, better known as S Alam, alongside 66 others from the Islami Bank Bangladesh and laundering the money abroad. On Sept 7, 2020, the bank's board of directors increased the loan ceiling for S Alam Refined Sugar Industries Ltd from Tk 24 billion to Tk 38 billion, exceeding 35 percent of the bank's capital. These funds were later transferred to S Alam Group-related firms, including Sonali Traders, Global Trading Corporation, SS Power, S Alam Steels, S Alam Cement, and S Alam Vegetable Oil. The ACC said that the accused approved unauthorised loans by misusing power and committed criminal breach of trust, forgery, and fraud by manipulating Islami Bank's software. The accused embezzled and laundered Tk 92.83 billion, which with accrued interest now totals Tk 104.7 billion.
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November 10, 2025 03:04 UTC
Land row casts shadow over legacy of Alauddin Sangeetangon
A bitter land dispute threatens the future of Alauddin Sangeetangon, the historic music academy founded by legendary Hindustani classical music maestro Ustad Alauddin Khan in the heart of Brahmanbaria. An appeal has since been lodged and is awaiting hearing, with both the Brahmanbaria deputy commissioner and the Sangeetangon listed as appellants. “We hope the Alauddin Khan Cultural Complex will soon be built here with government support," he said. Branch President Zahirul Islam Swapan told bdnews24.com: “We understand Alauddin Khan donated this land to the Sangeetangon. The Alauddin Sangeetangon must be preserved as a memorial to Alauddin Khan.”
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November 09, 2025 20:00 UTC
Controversy sparks after 6 DU students allegedly asked to vacate room for hall leaders
"Sir asked how many of you live in this room? All our names are in database," Riduan explained.Provost allegedly invoked hall tradition, stating Room 318 traditionally belonged to union leaders. Sir replied it happened back when last DUCSU election took place, in 1990s," Riduan added.Students discovered after 2019 DUCSU or hall union elections, no precedent existed for allocating separate rooms to union leaders. "Regarding provisions for separate rooms, Professor Supon explained, "Not exactly separate, but since many people come to meet them in their rooms, it sometimes disturbs others. That's why idea of giving them separate room was discussed."
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November 09, 2025 19:38 UTC
Theft at 100-yr-old Kali Temple in Ctg
Jewellery and cash have been stolen from Kali Temple in Chattogram that is over a century old.The incid1ent occurred at some point in the early hours of Sunday at the Sadarghat Kali Temple in Chattogram city, according to the Sebayets (caretakers).Sana Bhattacharya, a member of a caretaker family, told bdnews24.com that it was the first such incident of theft in the Kali Temple, which was 150 years old. "A gang of thieves stole a gold crown worn by the Goddess Kali idol that weighed around 46.64 grams, a silver crown, earrings, a chain with a pendant weighing 23.23 grams, a silver garland of human head, another pendant, and cash from the donation box." �"bdnews24.com
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November 09, 2025 19:38 UTC
Dhaka College, Ideal College students strike 'peace pact'
Students of Dhaka College and Ideal College have verbally agreed to a "peace pact", pledging to put an end to years of campus clashes that often spilled onto city streets.The agreement ceremony took place at Dhaka College on Sunday afternoon, in the presence of teachers and police officials. Students from both institutions participated, promising to avoid future confrontations.Dhaka College, Ideal College and City College-three of the capital's most prominent educational institutions-have long been known for their rivalries. Students said the initiative came from New Market Police chief AKM Mahfuzul Haque, who took the lead in brokering peace among the three colleges.Officer Mahfuzul said, "We organised a peace pact event for the students of Dhaka College, City College and Ideal College. However, the City College students didn't show up. ""However, we applaud the fact that students from two colleges agreed verbally on the peace pact.
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November 09, 2025 19:38 UTC
Couple on motorcycle killed after being run over by bus
Couple on motorcycle killed after being run over by busA bus has run over and killed a couple while they were travelling to Dhaka from Sunamganj on a motorcycle, police say. The accident occurred at 8pm on Sunday at Hajirbazar of Bhaluka on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway. The victims were identified as Mojibur Rahman, 60, and his wife Hosneara Begum, 50, residents of Dharampasha upazila in Sunamganj district. According to the police, Mojibur and Hosneara were heading toward Dhaka on their motorcycle when a bus hit them from behind. Locals rushed them to a nearby hospital, where the on-duty doctor declared them dead.
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November 09, 2025 18:58 UTC
Payment disputes strain Power Development Board’s ties with private producers
Payment disputes have deepened tensions between the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and private power producers, several of whom are now threatening to take legal action and even suspend operations if the impasse persists. Over the past several years, companies such as Adani Power Limited have repeatedly raised concerns about the government’s failure to make timely payments. Private producers, however, argue that maintaining this minimum level of generation has become impossible due to fuel shortages, themselves a result of delayed payments from the BPDB. The company claims Tk 6.87 billion remains outstanding, including foreign exchange losses and interest on delayed payments, as of June 2025. Citing the ongoing dispute, Reuters reported on Nov 3 that Adani had initiated international arbitration proceedings over delayed power payment settlements with Bangladesh.
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November 09, 2025 18:34 UTC
Dhaka metro cancels all leave for staff
The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTC), responsible for metro rail construction and operation, has cancelled all leave for its staff until further notice. Unit heads have been asked to take necessary measures to enforce the directive. An order, signed by the company’s Director (Administration) AKM Khairul on Sunday, said: “All types of leave for officers and employees posted at the metro rail building, depot areas, metro stations, DMTC projects, and related facilities are hereby cancelled.”
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November 09, 2025 18:34 UTC
Tarek Rahman ends hunger strike on BNP leader Salauhuddin’s assurance
Tarek Rahman, general secretary of the Aam Jonotar Dal, has ended his six-day hunger strike following the assurance of senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed. Tarek had been on a hunger strike since last Tuesday, demanding the registration of his party. Earlier, after arriving at the Nirbachan Bhaban premises around 8pm, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin said Tarek had ended his hunger strike following his request. Despite that, Tarek had refused to end his hunger strike. He added that Aam Jonotar Dal leaders had repeatedly complained of harassment by election officials at the district and Upazila levels while field investigations were carried out.
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November 09, 2025 18:02 UTC
Pakistan approves bill to expand army chief’s powers amid broad constitutional changes
Pakistan seeks to strengthen the constitutional basis of its military command through the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment bill amid longstanding tensions with India, which triggered intense debate over its core provisions. The proposed amendment would dissolve the position entirely on Nov 27, coinciding with the retirement of the current CJCSC, Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza. Consequently, Pakistan’s chief of army staff will simultaneously become the Chief of Defence Forces, placing all three services under his authority. About the judicial system, the amendment bill proposes the formation of a new court called the “Federal Constitutional Court” which will have equal representation from all provinces. Additionally, the bill contains multiple proposals concerning the tenure and number of judges, as well as presidential orders.
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November 09, 2025 17:48 UTC
25 Awami League activists arrested for planning to release 100,000 balloons in Dhaka
Police have arrested 25 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliate organisations on charges of planning to release 100,000 balloons in Dhaka. Citing the initial interrogation of the arrested persons, a Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) media statement on Sunday said they aimed to create panic among members of the public by taking out a procession in Dhaka and disrupting law and order. The arrested persons had also planned to release gas balloons bearing Awami League slogans around the chief advisor’s residence Jamuna and other different places in Dhaka between Monday and Wednesday, police added. The police's Detective Branch (DB) officers conducted drives in different areas of Dhaka in the past 24 hours and arrested them. Jahangir Kabir Nanak, an Awami League Presidium member residing in India, recently announced a “lockdown”-style programme for Nov 13.
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November 09, 2025 16:44 UTC
Primary teachers suspend work stoppage
Assistant teachers from the government primary schools, who are demanding 10th-grade pay among three demands, have suspended their work stoppage. Following a meeting with government representatives at the Secretariat, Shamsuddin Masud, convenor of the “Primary Teachers’ Demand Implementation Council”, confirmed the decision to bdnews24.com around 9:45pm on Sunday. The protest action is being organised under the banner of the "Primary Teachers’ Demand Implementation Council", a coalition of four teacher organisations. Bangladesh currently has 65,567 government primary schools employing around 384,000 teachers, according to the Directorate of Primary Education. However, assistant teachers remain dissatisfied.
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November 09, 2025 16:44 UTC