Bangladesh has summoned India's High Commissioner Pranay Verma to protest alleged anti-election activities orchestrated from Indian territory by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her supporters. Dhaka expressed serious concerns over efforts to destabilize the country ahead of upcoming February elections, including incitement to violence and calls for extradition of key figures.
Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin declared on December 11, 2025, his plan to step down midway through his term following the upcoming February 12, 2026, parliamentary election. He cited 'humiliation' and being 'sidelined' by the interim government led by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, pointing to instances like the removal of his official portraits from embassies.
Bangladesh experienced a significant 18.3 percent year-on-year growth in remittance inflow, reaching US$1290 million in the first 10 days of December 2025. This increase, reported by the Bangladesh Bank, highlights the vital role of expatriate earnings in the nation's economy.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's planned air ambulance departure to London for advanced medical treatment has been indefinitely postponed. The delay, initially due to a technical issue with a Qatari-provided aircraft, is now primarily attributed to her critical health condition, rendering her unfit for air travel.
France's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, stated that the European Union identifies significant potential for increased European investment in Bangladesh. This assessment was made during a high-level dialogue in Dhaka, where the ambassador emphasized the critical need for Bangladesh to continue and strengthen its ongoing economic reforms to enhance the business climate and attract higher volumes of foreign capital.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, 80, is in a 'very critical' condition at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after being admitted on November 23, 2025, with a severe lung infection and multiple other health complications. Her party, the BNP, and interim government officials have expressed deep concern, with calls for prayers for her recovery.
Prominent economist Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya has issued a stark warning that Bangladesh is on the brink of a 'political and social earthquake.' Speaking in Dhaka, he attributed this impending crisis to severe financial mismanagement and deep-seated vulnerabilities within the banking sector, exacerbated by a lack of transparency and accountability. His remarks underscore growing concerns about the nation's economic stability.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka on Friday, November 21, 2025, killing at least 10 people and injuring over a hundred. The tremor damaged numerous buildings, prompting experts to renew warnings about the city's extreme seismic vulnerability and inadequate building codes.
Bangladesh's state-run Petrobangla has suspended all oil and gas drilling and seismic survey activities for 48 hours until November 25. The decision follows a series of earthquakes, including a 5.7-magnitude tremor on Friday that killed 10 and injured hundreds, prompting safety concerns.
Former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on Sunday night, November 23, 2025, for medical examinations. Her personal physician stated the hospitalization was based on the recommendation of a medical board, with some reports indicating a chest infection affecting her heart and lungs. She is currently undergoing tests and is under intensive observation.
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay is set to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday, November 22, for a three-day state visit. The visit, hosted by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, aims to bolster bilateral relations, focusing on enhanced connectivity, trade, and investment between Bangladesh and Bhutan. Several MoUs are expected to be signed.
The Russian Navy's corvette Gremyashchy arrived in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on November 17, 2025, for a five-day goodwill visit aimed at strengthening naval cooperation and fostering professional exchanges between the two nations' navies. The ship was met with a traditional welcome ceremony.
Bangladesh's Election Commission is set to publish its final electoral roll for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election. The process faces scrutiny over significant underrepresentation of eligible voters, particularly youth, raising questions about the inclusiveness and accuracy of the electoral process.
Judges in Bangladesh, represented by the Bangladesh Judicial Service Association, have issued a 48-hour ultimatum, threatening a nationwide 'pens-down' strike from Sunday, November 16, 2025. This action follows a fatal attack on a judge's family in Rajshahi and demands enhanced security for judicial officials and action against negligent police personnel.
Thousands of supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami and seven allied Islamist parties rallied in Dhaka on November 11, 2025, pressing the interim government to legalize the 'July Charter' through a referendum and introduce a proportional representation system for the upcoming national election. The parties presented a five-point demand, threatening further agitation if their calls are not met.
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur affirmed the country's economic stability, emphasizing that sustained political stability is key to further improvement. His remarks were made at a regional seminar in Tangail, where he also addressed efforts to recover laundered money and ongoing financial sector reforms.
Professor Dr. S M A Faiz, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, has called upon students involved in the July Mass Uprising of 2024 to maintain the movement's spirit. He emphasized their crucial role in restoring democracy, highlighting the nation's high hopes for these 'warriors of change' following the historic student-led protests that led to significant political shifts.
Bangladesh Bank has officially launched its mobile financial services (MFS) interoperability system, enabling seamless transactions between various platforms. However, market leaders bKash and Nagad are notably absent, with bKash seeking a three-month extension due to security concerns and Nagad remaining unapproved over licensing issues.
Bangladesh's armed forces chiefs met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at State Guest House Jamuna to finalize security plans for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, scheduled for February 2026. Discussions focused on comprehensive measures, including troop deployment and countering disinformation, to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process.
Bangladesh reported 983 new dengue hospitalizations and six additional deaths in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, bringing the total fatalities for 2025 to 269. The Directorate General of Health Services indicates 66,423 cases this year, with October seeing a significant surge in infections.
