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Day: November 13, 2025

Key Programs in Dhaka Today

### Key Programs in Dhaka Today Across the capital and the country, various government departments, agencies, political parties, and organizations hold different programs daily. These activities often cause road congestion, creating difficulties for commuters. Therefore, it is important to know the key programs happening today. Thursday (November 13), the notable programs are as follows: #### BNP * **12:00 PM**: BNP Secretary General **Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir** will meet with diplomats at the Gulshan Chairperson’s office. * **2:45 PM**: At Radisson Blu, the FSD-organized discussion titled *“National Parliament Election 2025: The Need for National Unity”* will feature BNP Secretary General as the chief speaker. * **5:00 PM**: Cultural program and discussion at Central Shaheed Minar on the occasion of November Revolution and Solidarity Day, with BNP Secretary General as the chief guest. * **10:00 AM**: Inauguration of video content at BNP Central Office in Nayapaltan for 7 November Revolution and Solidarity Day, with BNP Senior Joint Secretary **Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi** as chief guest. #### NCP * **11:30 AM**: Discussion meeting on *“July Certificate: Farmers’ Deprivation and Justice Issues”* organized by National Farmers’ Force at NCP office in Banglamotor. Attendees include the party’s Secretary **Akhtar Hossain** and Chief Coordinator **Nasiruddin Patwari**. #### Foyez Ahmad Tayyab * **3:30 PM**: Closing ceremony of training under *“Citizen Services Bangladesh”* at the Dak Bhaban Auditorium, Agargaon. Attendees include Principal Adviser’s Special Assistant **Foyez Ahmad Tayyab** and Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology **Shish Haider Chowdhury**. #### Chhatra Shibir * **7:00 AM**: Protest march from Dhaka College to Raju Sculpture. The march demands justice for all genocides including July, asserts the legal basis of the July Certificate, and protests sabotage by the banned Awami League. #### International Fidaye Millat * **10:00 AM**: *International Fidaye Millat Conference* at the Freedom Fighters’ Memorial Hall, Diploma Engineers Institution, Kakrail. The discussion focuses on the life and works of former president of Jamiat Ulema Hind (India), the world-renowned seminary **Darul Uloom Deoband**, and former chief patron of India, **Amirul Hind**, **Hazrat Maulana Syed Asad Madani** (R). * Chief Guest: President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan **Hazrat Maulana Fazlur Rahman**. * Special Guests: President of Jamiat Ulema Hind India **Maulana Syed Mahmud Madani**, President of Jamiat Ulema Nepal **Maulana Khalid Siddiqui**, Amir of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh **Maulana Mahibbullah Babunagari**, and President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh **Maulana Ubaidullah Faruq**.

Across the capital and the country, various government departments, agencies, political parties, and organizations hold different programs daily. These activities often cause road congestion, creating difficulties for commuters. Therefore, it is important to know the key programs happening today. Thursday (November 13), the notable programs are as follows: BNP NCP Foyez Ahmad Tayyab Chhatra Shibir […]

President Signs July Certificate

### President Signs July Certificate President **Md. Sahabuddin** has signed the implementation order of the July Certificate. He signed the order on Thursday (November 13) afternoon.

President Md. Sahabuddin has signed the implementation order of the July Certificate. He signed the order on Thursday (November 13) afternoon.

Fire in Bus in Jessore, Slum Dwellers Narrowly Escape

### Fire in Bus in Jessore, Slum Dwellers Narrowly Escape In Jessore city, a bus parked near the Upashahar park was set on fire by miscreants. Quick action prevented a major disaster, and nearby slum dwellers narrowly escaped harm. The incident occurred early Thursday morning (November 13). Police visited the site after receiving the report. Locals said that after the Fajr prayer, they noticed smoke coming from inside the bus and rushed to the scene. Upon reaching, they found no one inside, but the fire was spreading rapidly. The slum residents worked together for nearly 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. The bus supervisor, **Hannan Khan** from Shreepur, Magura, said the bus named **“Rahin Special”** operates regularly on the Jessore-Magura route. Like every night, the bus was parked in the Upashahar area. He added, “I spent the night inside the bus. When I returned home in the morning, I learned that miscreants had set it on fire. The seats and some parts of the bus were burned, but the engine remained intact.” Locals pointed out that if the fire had spread to the nearby Upashahar slum, many houses could have been destroyed instantly. Their prompt action helped prevent a major disaster. Jessore Kotwali Police Inspector (Investigation) **Kazi Babul Islam** said, “Preliminary investigation suggests that the fire was started by breaking the window next to the driver’s seat.” He added, “At the time of the incident, the night guard had gone to a nearby shop for tea, and the supervisor was on his way home.” He further stated that the case is under investigation, and the police have already started efforts to identify the perpetrators.

In Jessore city, a bus parked near the Upashahar park was set on fire by miscreants. Quick action prevented a major disaster, and nearby slum dwellers narrowly escaped harm. The incident occurred early Thursday morning (November 13). Police visited the site after receiving the report. Locals said that after the Fajr prayer, they noticed smoke […]

Fire at Awami League Central Office

### Fire at Awami League Central Office Angry protesters set fire to the central office of the banned Awami League in Gulistan, Dhaka. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday (November 13), when demonstrators gathered and set the party office ablaze. Earlier, to resist the Awami League’s announced **“lockdown” program** over the upcoming verdict in **Sheikh Hasina’s trial**, activists of **Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir** gathered in front of the party’s central office in Gulistan. At the scene, a banner of **Dhaka Metropolitan South Chhatra Shibir** was seen hanging, and the activists were seen standing under it with **national flags tied around their heads and sticks in their hands**. On **August 5 last year**, following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, enraged students and citizens **vandalized and set fire** to this same central office of the Awami League. After remaining abandoned for months, the building was later turned into the **“Institute for the Study of International Fascism and Genocide”** by organizations aligned with the **July People’s Uprising**. Notably, the **International Crimes Tribunal** has scheduled the **verdict on November 17 (Monday)** in the case of crimes against humanity committed during the **July-August movement**, involving **ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina**, **former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan**, and **former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun**. At **12:09 p.m. on Thursday (November 13)**, the date was set by the **Tribunal-1 bench** headed by **Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumdar**, along with **Justice Md Shofiul Alam Mahmud** and **Justice Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury**. The prosecution team included **Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam**, **Prosecutors Mizanul Islam, Gazi M.H. Tamim, and Faruk Ahmed**, among others. Security has been **tightened across Dhaka and nationwide** ahead of the verdict announcement.

Angry protesters set fire to the central office of the banned Awami League in Gulistan, Dhaka.The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday (November 13), when demonstrators gathered and set the party office ablaze. Earlier, to resist the Awami League’s announced “lockdown” program over the upcoming verdict in Sheikh Hasina’s trial, activists of Bangladesh Islami […]

Verdict on Sheikh Hasina’s War Crimes Case on Monday

### Verdict on Sheikh Hasina’s War Crimes Case on Monday The International Crimes Tribunal has set **November 17 (Monday)** as the date to deliver the verdict in the war crimes case against **former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina**, **former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan**, and **former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun** over crimes against humanity committed during the **July-August movement**. The date was fixed on **Thursday (November 13)** at 12:09 p.m. by **Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mojumdar**, chairman of Tribunal-1, leading a three-member bench that also includes **Justice Md. Shafiul Alam Mahmood** and **Justice Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury**. Initially, Sheikh Hasina was the sole accused in the case. Later, on **March 16** of this year, the tribunal included former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun as a co-accused following a prosecution request. Mamun later became a **state witness (approver)** and gave his testimony. Following the **fall of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024**, the International Crimes Tribunal was reconstituted. The first case filed before the reconstituted tribunal concerned alleged crimes against humanity committed during the **July uprising**, with Sheikh Hasina as the main accused. The tribunal began proceedings on **October 17**, when an arrest warrant was also issued against her. After several extensions, the investigation agency submitted its report on **May 12**. On **June 1**, the prosecution filed **five formal charges** against Sheikh Hasina and the two other accused. These charges include: 1️⃣ Delivering an inciting speech during a press conference at Ganabhaban on July 14, 2️⃣ Ordering the use of helicopters, drones, and lethal weapons against protesters, 3️⃣ Shooting and killing Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, 4️⃣ Killing six protesters in Dhaka’s Chankharpul area, 5️⃣ Burning six people alive in Ashulia. On **July 10**, the tribunal formally framed these charges. Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan remain **fugitives**, while former IGP Mamun is in custody. The **closing arguments** began on **October 12** and concluded on **October 23**. Chief Prosecutor **Mohammad Tazul Islam** demanded the **death penalty** for Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan, while state-appointed lawyer **Md. Amir Hossain** sought their acquittal. Defense counsel **Zayed Bin Amzad** also pleaded for acquittal on behalf of state witness Mamun. Regarding the attempts to create unrest centering the upcoming verdict, Prosecutor **Mizanul Islam** said law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to deal with any situation. He stated, “The trial is being conducted in a completely transparent and proper manner. The allegations of bias are merely part of propaganda against the government.”

The International Crimes Tribunal has set November 17 (Monday) as the date to deliver the verdict in the war crimes case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun over crimes against humanity committed during the July-August movement. The date was […]

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