Sahil Farabi Ayan (14), a student injured in the recent military aircraft crash, has passed away while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The incident occurred around 1:45 AM on Sunday. Ayan, a seventh-grade English medium student, had suffered 40% burns and was in the ICU. According to Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman, this brings the total death toll from the incident at the burn unit to 18, with one additional death reported at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Private school teachers and staff in Bangladesh will see a salary hike of up to BDT 7,000. According to the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), the lowest-tier staff such as cleaners and ayas will receive an increase of up to BDT 500. Junior teachers will see an increase ranging from BDT 800 to BDT 1,000, while assistant teachers currently earning around BDT 12,500 will receive raises of BDT 1,200 to BDT 1,500. Senior assistant teachers could see an increase of BDT 2,000 to BDT 4,000, and in some cases up to BDT 5,000. Headteachers will receive a raise of around BDT 7,000. The decision will significantly increase government expenditure.

In a move approved by the President, the Election Commission Secretariat has transferred 71 election officials, most of whom are serving as Upazila or Thana-level election officers.

According to the official notification, the transferred officers must be released from their current posts by August 3. If not released by then, they will be considered officially released as of August 4.

Among the changes, the Assistant Director of the Election Training Institute in Dhaka has been appointed as Assistant Secretary at the Election Commission Secretariat. Additionally, the Election Officer of Cumilla Adarsha Sadar Upazila has been appointed as the new Assistant Director of the Election Training Institute in Dhaka.

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has reiterated his call for Malaysia to support Bangladesh’s efforts to gain membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The appeal came during a meeting on Sunday with Nurul Izzah Anwar, Vice President of Malaysia’s People’s Justice Party. Both leaders expressed condolences over the recent tragic aviation accident.

Professor Yunus emphasized that Bangladesh is undergoing a reform process, stating, “Our students have risked their lives to overthrow the autocratic Hasina regime.” He added, “While much of Asia faces rapid aging, Bangladesh has a vibrant and youthful population. We invite investment in our industries and encourage exports from Bangladesh. Such cooperation will benefit both our economies.”

Global power management leader Eaton Corporation hosted ‘Customer Day 2025’ in Dhaka, unveiling three cutting-edge technologies aimed at boosting efficiency and sustainability in Bangladesh’s electricity sector. These innovations improve power quality by reducing wastage and carbon emissions, enabling smart substation upgrades with minimal investment. Experts from Eaton’s regional offices and local power authorities attended, emphasizing the benefits of lower costs, enhanced network stability, and support for renewable energy integration, marking a significant step toward a greener, more reliable power infrastructure.

Political parties in Bangladesh have agreed to limit a Prime Minister’s term to a maximum of 10 years, according to Professor Ali Riaz. There is also a consensus on establishing an independent police commission.

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed reaffirmed his party's commitment to these reforms, emphasizing that no individual should hold the Prime Minister's post for more than a decade. He also advocated for embedding the process of appointing key constitutional positions—such as the Election Commission—within the constitution itself to ensure transparency and public trust.

The first-ever Bangladesh Branding Festival will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 27, 2025, from 10 AM to 10 PM at the Craft Complex. Open to all with free entry, the event aims to promote Bangladeshi products, culture, innovation, and the contributions of the expatriate community. Organized by the Malaysia Bangladesh Forum Association (MBFA), the festival seeks to boost Bangladesh’s global image and expand its market in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia, through cultural and economic exchange.

From July 27, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka will allow only two people to accompany each passenger in the departure and arrival areas. This new rule aims to reduce traffic congestion, ensure smoother passenger movement, and enhance security within the airport. The airport authority announced this measure to maintain order and requested cooperation from all visitors. Currently, the airport handles around 12.5 million passengers annually with 140 to 150 international flights daily.

The Digital Innovation Summit, organized by ElthriEd in Dhaka, featured the live presentation of 15 selected startup projects. Attended by global entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders, the summit focused on countering brain drain through digital innovation. Experts offered guidance in AI, fintech, health tech, and cybersecurity. ElthriEd announced plans for a Dhaka-based innovation center and international chapters in cities like London and Toronto. Several institutional partnerships were formed to drive research, incubation, and startup scaling across Bangladesh and beyond.

Rifat Rashid, President of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has announced the suspension of all the organization's committees across Bangladesh, excluding the central committee. Speaking at an emergency press conference, he stated that defeated political forces are misusing the platform to tarnish its image. He urged law enforcement agencies to take legal action against individuals involved in unethical activities.

This move comes after allegations of extortion surfaced against Abdur Razzak Riyad, acting convener of the Combined Private Universities unit, following his visit to the residence of a former MP in Gulshan.

The Supreme Court on Sunday dismissed a defamation case filed in Mymensingh against Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The appeal by the state against a prior High Court verdict was rejected.

The case dates back to 2010, when Dr. Yunus, then Managing Director of Grameen Bank, was sued over a public comment. He sought dismissal of the case in 2011, and in October 2023, the High Court quashed the proceedings.

Political analyst Professor Ali Riaz announced that a draft of the political commitments charter has been prepared by the commission and will be sent to all political parties for review by tomorrow.

“We won't be discussing the draft within the commission again unless there are major, fundamental objections,” he said. “Public feedback will be incorporated, and the final charter will include key principles, processes, and areas of political commitment.” Today’s session also covered governance principles, citizen rights, and proposals for a police reform commission.

Iraq’s most prominent Shia religious leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, has voiced grave concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a statement, he said, “In nearly two years of relentless killing and destruction, hundreds of thousands have been killed or wounded. Cities and residential areas have been devastated.”

Al-Sistani warned that famine in Gaza has reached critical levels, stating, “No age group or social class is being spared from the effects of hunger and deprivation.” He emphasized that the brutality of Israeli occupation forces in displacing Palestinians is not new, but part of a continued pattern of aggression.

He also underscored the importance of international involvement in ending the crisis. “It is the moral and religious duty of the global community, particularly Arab and Muslim nations, to ensure that this humanitarian disaster does not continue,” the cleric said.

Armenia has rejected a U.S.-backed proposal for a land corridor through its southern Syunik Province that would allow Azerbaijan to connect its mainland with the Nakhchivan exclave.

The proposal included leasing the corridor for 100 years, with a U.S. company managing it. Armenia has strongly opposed the plan, viewing it as a threat to its sovereignty. Opposition parties argue that the initiative is part of a broader effort by Azerbaijan and Turkey to isolate Armenia by severing its land link with Iran.

Critics say the so-called “peace corridor” is a strategic project that aligns with long-standing geopolitical ambitions of Azerbaijan and Turkey.

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Thailand and Cambodia to implement an immediate ceasefire amid rising border tensions. Trump confirmed he had spoken to the leaders of both nations and that they agreed to engage in peace talks.

Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed the ceasefire agreement but stressed, “Thailand wants to see genuine sincerity from the Cambodian side.”

Trump further stated, “Once peace is established, I look forward to completing trade deals with both nations.” Malaysia’s Prime Minister had earlier expressed interest in mediating between the two countries.