Bangladesh reports 6 dengue deaths, 1,195 hospitalisations in a day
Six more people have died of dengue infection in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,195 patients have been newly hospitalised. October saw 22,520 dengue hospitalisations and the highest monthly death toll, with 80 fatalities. July logged 10,684 hospitalisations and 41 deaths, followed by August with 10,496 cases and 39 deaths. No dengue deaths were reported in March. The highest annual hospitalisations occurred in 2023, with 321,179 cases, while the highest deaths in a single year were 1,705, also in 2023.
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November 09, 2025 13:39 UTC
Asif Mahmud plans to stand in February election as an independent
Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said he intends to contest in the next parliamentary polls as an independent candidate. Asked whether he would run under the banner of any political party, Asif said, “For now, the plan is to contest as an independent. We will see what unfolds.”On Sunday, Asif visited the Dhanmondi election office to submit a voter application. Political parties are expected to begin discussions with the commission from Nov 13. Regarding coordination with other political parties, he said: “I have not had any discussions with anyone.
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November 09, 2025 13:10 UTC
Advisor Asif Mahmud plans to stand in February election as an independent
Advisor Asif Mahmud plans to stand in February election as an independentLocal Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has said he intends to contest in the next parliamentary polls as an independent candidate. We will see what unfolds.”On Sunday, Asif visited the Dhanmondi election office to submit a voter application. The visit came ahead of the deadline on Monday for applications to transfer voter areas for the polls set before Ramadan in February next year. Political parties are expected to begin discussions with the commission from Nov 13. Regarding coordination with other political parties, he said: “I have not had any discussions with anyone.
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November 09, 2025 13:03 UTC
Four school students drown in Meherpur lake
Four school students have died while picking water lilies from a lake in Meherpur Sadar. Among them, Fatema was an eighth-grader at Mominpur Secondary School, her sister Afia was a fourth-grade student at Rajnagar Government Primary School, Meem was also an eighth-grader at Amjhupi Secondary School, while Aleya studied in Class 3 at Amjhupi Ideal School. Fire Service rescue worker Shahjahan Ali said, “There is not much water in the Beel. The children drowned there.”The incident has cast a shadow of grief over Rajnagar village. Meherpur Sadar Police chief Sheikh Mejbah Uddin Ahmed said the children’s bodies have been handed over to the families.
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November 09, 2025 13:03 UTC
At least two dead as Super Typhoon Fung-wong nears landfall in the Philippines
At least two dead as Super Typhoon Fung-wong nears landfall in the PhilippinesWomen cover themselves from the rain with an umbrella as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches, in Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines, Nov 9, 2025. REUTERSWomen cover themselves from the rain with an umbrella as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches, in Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines, Nov 9, 2025. REUTERSAt least two people died in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong lashed central and eastern parts of the country, with heavy rains and strong winds cutting power in large areas of the Bicol region ahead of its expected landfall in northern Luzon. More than a million people have evacuated vulnerable areas ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-wong's projected landfall in Aurora province as early as Sunday night, with officials urging residents to heed evacuation orders. Fung-wong is expected to head northwest from Monday and then north by Tuesday, remaining at typhoon intensity, said weather bureau PAGASA.
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November 09, 2025 12:39 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 09, 2025 12:21 UTC
Advisor Jahangir says Army personnel with executive powers will stay in the field as before
Advisor Jahangir says Army personnel with executive powers will stay in the field as beforeHome Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said the government’s plan to withdraw 50 percent of Army personnel deployed with executive magistracy powers from the field will not be implemented. After a meeting of the core committee on law and order at the Secretariat on Sunday, Jahangir was asked whether law and order would remain stable if half of the Army were withdrawn. “For now, the Army will remain as it was before,” he replied. On Nov 5, following a previous core committee meeting, the advisor had said 50 percent of the Army would be returning. When questioned about the Nov 13 Dhaka lockdown programme announced by the Awami League, whose activities were banned, Jahangir dismissed any concerns, saying: “There is no cause for concern.”
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November 09, 2025 12:03 UTC
Secretary calls on Aam Jonotar Dal’s Tarek to seek legal resolution through an appeal
Secretary calls on Aam Jonotar Dal’s Tarek to seek legal resolution through an appealAmid his ongoing hunger strike demanding party registration, Aam Jonotar Dal General Secretary Md Tarek Rahman has been urged by Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed to submit an appeal to the commission. At a briefing on Sunday afternoon at the Election Secretariat, the secretary said the commission would consider the party’s case if it followed lawful procedures. We sincerely appeal that Tarek end his hunger strike and allow us to guide him towards legal resolution.”Akhtar emphasised that any appeal must be formally submitted to the EC secretary. Young, dynamic leaders like Tarek Rahman are being deprived and subjected to discrimination. Despite receiving a letter detailing the reasons for denial, Tarek continues his hunger strike demanding registration.
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November 09, 2025 11:45 UTC
High Court grants bail to ex-Narayanganj mayor Selina Hayat Ivy in 5 cases
The High Court has granted bail to former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy in five cases, including the murder case of a garment worker during the July Uprising protests. Lawyer Sara Hossain represented Ivy at the hearing of the bail petition. Ruby told bdnews24.com, "Five cases have come to our court. She could not say whether there are any other cases against Ivy. On Sept 23 of that year, Minarul's brother Nazmul Haque filed a murder case with Siddhirganj Police, naming 132 people including Sheikh Hasina and 300 unidentified people as suspects.
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November 09, 2025 11:23 UTC
Dhaka University provost accused of ordering six students to clear hall room for VP, GS
Dhaka University provost accused of ordering six students to clear hall room for VP, GSA controversy has erupted at Dhaka University’s Sir AF Rahman Hall after six resident students alleged that the hall provost asked them to vacate their room to accommodate the newly elected vice-president and general secretary of the hall union. According to the students, Prof Quazi Mahfujul Hoque Supon, the provost, summoned all six residents of Room 318 around 12:30pm on Sunday and instructed them to clear the room for the two leaders. The room, divided into two sections housing three students each, is officially listed under their names. “We only requested a room swap as our current space is overcrowded. Senior alumni told us past VPs and GSs stayed there, so we mentioned it to the provost, but not at anyone’s expense.”
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November 09, 2025 10:59 UTC
Dhaka College, Ideal College students vow to end campus clashes in police-brokered ‘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. Dhaka College, Ideal College and City College—three of the capital’s most prominent educational institutions—have long been known for their rivalries. 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. Dhaka College Principal Professor AKM Elius, Ideal College Acting Principal Muhammad Rezwanul Haque, and faculty members from both colleges attended the ceremony.
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November 09, 2025 10:42 UTC
Court bars former MP Kazi Nabil from leaving Bangladesh, orders seizure of assets
Court bars former MP Kazi Nabil from leaving Bangladesh, orders seizure of assetsA Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on former Jashore-3 MP Kazi Nabil Ahmed in a corruption case, ordering the confiscation of assets worth around Tk 320 million. According to the court directive, the seized properties include:A six-storey building on 0.04 hectares of land in Dhanmondi valued at Tk 22.9 million. A flat worth Tk 44.6 million at Charuta Homes Ltd in Gulshan. Additionally, the court froze Tk 6.1 million from 45 bank accounts and Tk 222.7 million belonging to 62 companies linked to him. Earlier, on Nov 6, the court also barred Nabil’s brother, Kazi Anis Ahmed, CEO of Gemcon Group, from leaving the country.
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November 09, 2025 10:17 UTC
Govt to buy Aman rice at Tk 50 per kg
According to Food Advisor Ali Imam Majumder, the government will procure paddy rice from the Aman season from Nov 19 to Feb 28. This time, the government has decided to procure 600,000 tonnes of parboiled rice, 50,000 tonnes of Atap rice and 50,000 tonnes of rice paddy. Parboiled rice will be procured at Tk 50 per kg, Atap at Tk 49 per kg and paddy at Tk 34 per kg. In the last Aman season, paddy was procured at Tk 33, parboiled rice at Tk 47 and Atap rice at Tk 46. However, the cost of production has come down slightly in the Aman season compared to the Boro season.”
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November 09, 2025 09:17 UTC
Fire engulfs multiple vehicles in Mohammadpur garage
A fire has broken out late in the night in a vehicle garage along the embankment in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, destroying several cars. Locals reported seeing multiple vehicles ablaze around 12:45am on Sunday, shortly after hearing a series of loud explosions near the ULAB University area adjacent to the embankment. Rubel, who lives near the garage, said the explosions were audible from a considerable distance, and immediately afterwards, flames engulfed several vehicles. Mohammadpur Police chief Kazi Rafique said, “I heard the fire started when a microbus gas cylinder exploded, and the flames spread to nearby vehicles.”The Fire Service dispatched two units from Mohammadpur to control the blaze. Officer on duty Md Shahjahan told bdnews24.com that it was too early to determine whether the fire was accidental or deliberate.
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November 08, 2025 20:29 UTC
Primary teachers hold candlelight protest to condemn police crackdown
Assistant teachers from government primary schools have gathered at Central Shaheed Minar, holding a candlelight vigil to protest a police attack on demonstrators campaigning for 10th-grade pay. Muhammad Shamshuddin Mashud, convenor of the Primary Teachers’ Demand Implementation Council, told bdnews24.com that over 150 teachers were wounded during the police crackdown and are receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College and PG Hospital. Among the participants was Khairun Nahar Lipi, general secretary of the Bangladesh Primary Teachers’ Association (Shahin-Lipi), who was injured in the police action and brought to the demonstration on a stretcher. They identified the detainees as Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman, Md Abdul Qader, Md Nurul Islam (Liton), Md Shariful Islam, and Md Sohel. Teachers staged a sit-in at Shaheed Minar from morning, advocating their three-point charter of demands.
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November 08, 2025 20:29 UTC