After the country's political change, criminals became active taking advantage of the inaction of the Mohammadpur police station. Law enforcement agencies have launched a major operation in Mohammadpur, which is troubled by robberies, dacoities and the rattling of weapons. More than a hundred criminals have been arrested in the joint operation of the forces in the last three days. The masterminds of the robbery gang have left Mohammadpur and are in hiding. However, locals are still afraid of the robbers.

It was learned from talking to locals that panic has spread in Mohammadpur due to the incidents of robbery in the day and night. Residents are terrified of the weapons training of the teenage gangs and robbers in the dark of night. Every day, criminals snatch valuables and money from ordinary people at gunpoint in the alleys and laneways.

From last September to October 30, 10 people, including children, were killed in attacks and shootings by opponents in Mohammadpur.

Law enforcement officials said that a continuous operation will continue to control crime in Mohammadpur. The operation will continue until the spots of robbery, extortion and drug trafficking are stopped.

Meanwhile, the main ringleaders of the Mohammadpur robbery gang have left the area after receiving news of the operation by the police, army and other law enforcement agencies. Among them, the main ringleader of the Mohammadpur three-way, Chand Udyan, Lautala and Basila areas is Russell alias Bhat Russell. The main ringleaders of the wrist-cutting group known as the terror of the Navodaya, Dhaka Udyan, Nabinagar and Adabor areas are Anwar, Yunus, Rafat, Ahmed, Tushar, Bellal alias Bhaigna Bellal, Nayeem alias Bhaigna Nayeem, Rafi, Mohan.

On September 1, at midnight, members of the Wrist-Cutting Group hacked and killed a young man named Bellal. This gang is carrying out robberies, extortion, encroachments and murders across Mohammadpur. It is learned that the Wrist-Cutting Group was once under the umbrella of top terrorist Badal, but is currently surviving with the blessings of a local BNP leader. This BNP leader has already taken to the field to protect them. Anwar of the Wrist-Cutting Group, a councilor candidate in the upcoming City Corporation elections, will work on behalf of the BNP leader to confront his opponent. Therefore, he has currently taken shelter in his own house to protect Anwar and his gang members from the law enforcement agencies.

However, Shahabuddin Shabu and his two sons Sajib-Sohan, the mainstay of local anti-social activities are still active in the Mohammadiya Housing area. They have been openly robbing with weapons.

According to sources from Mohammadpur Police Station, more than a hundred robbers have been arrested so far in the joint force operation that began in Mohammadpur on October 27. A large number of domestic weapons, including machetes, have been recovered from them. In addition, two foreign pistols and 20 rounds of bullets have been recovered from the long-running shootout at the Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur over the seizure of a drug spot. Seven drug dealers have been arrested.

Asked about the law and order situation, Mohammadpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ali Iftekhan Hasan said, "Our operation is continuing. Our operation will continue until all the criminals are arrested."

Stating that more than a hundred robbers have been arrested in the last four days, he said that a large number of weapons and drugs have been recovered from the arrested robbers.

He also said that 63 robbery cases have been registered in Mohammadpur Police Station this month.

The tourist spots of Bandarban Hill District will be opened in the next 7 to 10 days, said Bandarban Deputy Commissioner Shah Mojahid Uddin.

He said this in the Deputy Commissioner's conference room during an exchange of views with tourism stakeholders on Wednesday (October 30) afternoon.

The Deputy Commissioner said that in the first phase, Lama, Alikadam, Naikshongchhari and Bandarban Sadar in Bandarban will be opened for tourists. And then tourists will be given the opportunity to travel to Ruma, Thanchi and Rowangchhari upazilas.

At this time, he also said that two proposals have been mentioned. Opening the entire Bandarban district to tourists or opening the remaining places for tourists, excluding those that have security risks. We will be with the businessmen in the upcoming tourism season.

At that time, Superintendent of Police (SP) Shahidullah Kawsar, Major of the Army Region Md. Shaykh Uz Zaman, prominent businessman Kajal Kanti Das, President of the Press Club Aminul Islam Bachchu, President of the Bandarban Residential Hotel Motel Resort Owners Association Sirajul Islam, General Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin, along with officials from various departments and tourism-related businessmen were present at the meeting. It is worth noting that on October 6, citing unavoidable reasons, the Deputy Commissioner ordered tourists to refrain from traveling to Bandarban from October 8 to October 31. And immediately after this order, tourist travel to Bandarban decreased. And as a result, hotels, motels, and restaurants in 7 upazilas of the district were closed.

Hajj cost by Tk. 100,000 has been reduced by two Hajj packages for the year 2025. The minimum package for Hajj under government management this year has been set at Tk. 4,78,242.

Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain made the announcement at a press conference at the Secretariat on Wednesday (October 30).

He said that in addition to the above package, another package for Hajj under government management will cost Tk. 5,75,680.

Last time, the general package for Hajj under government management cost Tk. 5,78,840. The price of the special Hajj package was Tk. 9,36,320. This time, there will be no special package.

It is worth noting that the holy Hajj is scheduled to be celebrated on June 1, subject to the sighting of the moon. Bangladesh has received a quota of 1,27,198 people for the 2025 Hajj. The Hajj agreement with the Saudi government will be concluded on January 13. 

Alleging that the ousted Awami League has displayed 'all the characteristics of fascism', the interim government's chief adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has said that the Awami League has no place in the country's politics for now.

The chief adviser made this comment in an interview with the British media Financial Times. The interview was published in the online edition of the newspaper on Wednesday (October 30).

Regarding the extradition of Sheikh Hasina to the country, Dr. Muhammad Yunus said in the interview that the interim government will not seek the extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India right now.

The Financial Times said that Dr. Muhammad Yunus probably made this decision to avoid the friendly relations between the two countries.

The newspaper quoted Muhammad Yunus as saying, “Even if it is for a short period of time, this party definitely has no place in Bangladesh. Awami League has no place in Bangladesh.”

He said, “The Awami League government has controlled the people in the last 15 years, used political parties and even controlled institutions to further its own interests.”

He also commented that no fascist party should exist in a democratic system.