Six bodies from the recent plane crash in Uttara remain unidentified at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) morgue. The Ministry of Health confirmed that DNA samples have been collected and sent to the CID lab for profiling. Families of missing individuals have been asked to provide DNA samples at the CID office in Malibagh. So far, only one family has responded, according to an official press release.

Nasir Uddin, a teacher at Dhaka’s Milestone School and College, shared his traumatic experience of witnessing the plane crash. “I heard a loud explosion. When I rushed outside, I saw a part of the building destroyed and flames everywhere. Students were screaming my name, begging for help.” He personally rescued several students. The pilot reportedly crashed near Nasir’s office and was later recovered. The Air Force confirmed the pilot tried to steer the aircraft to an empty area but ultimately lost his life. A formal investigation has been launched.

Police in Gurugram, Haryana, have detained six Muslim laborers from Malda, West Bengal, suspecting them of being Bangladeshi nationals. According to family members and rights activists, the men are being forced to work at the police station and are only being fed once a day. There are fears they may be forcibly pushed into Bangladesh. In response, the Migrant Workers' Solidarity Platform and several departments of the West Bengal government have called for immediate intervention. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the incident, saying, “Speaking Bengali alone is becoming a reason for harassment under the label of ‘Bangladeshi’.”

The Saudi Arabian cabinet has reiterated its commitment to supporting Syria’s sovereignty, stability, and reconstruction efforts.

Chaired by King Salman, the cabinet reviewed progress on Saudi aid to the Syrian people and endorsed a joint statement from allied nations supporting a peaceful resolution in Syria.

The session also welcomed a statement by 28 countries condemning Israel’s obstruction of humanitarian aid in Gaza and urged the international community to take swift action against Israel's defiance.

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Renowned filmmaker and interim government cultural advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has criticized the spread of misinformation following the recent plane crash at Uttara’s Milestone School & College.

Farooki stated that several public figures shared inflated numbers of missing individuals, which were shared over a thousand times on social media. "In moments of collective trauma, false headlines cause further psychological damage," he said, urging artists and influencers to act more responsibly.

According to ISPR, the crash has so far claimed 31 lives and injured 165 people.

Aryan, Bappi, and Humayr, three young boys from the same extended family, died in a military jet crash near Milestone School in Dhaka’s Uttara. Close in age, they were best friends, classmates, and playmates who attended school and coaching together. All three were fatally injured in the incident; two initially survived but later died in the hospital. The children were buried side by side, leaving the local community and their families devastated. Two more students from the area also died in the crash.

In a high-level meeting on Tuesday night at the state guesthouse, leaders from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolon, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) pledged support for the interim government. Declaring a political unity against fascism, they stated, "Resistance must be built wherever fascism emerges."

The parties emphasized the need for strong administrative action to prevent provocative acts ahead of the upcoming elections and to ensure a fair and peaceful electoral process.

The National University has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 23 and 24, following a tragic Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crash near Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka. The incident has sparked national mourning among students, prompting the university's decision. A new schedule for the postponed exams will be announced later. However, all other exams will continue as per the previously announced routine, according to the university’s public relations office.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign proposals as “foolish and pointless.” Netanyahu questioned Mamdani’s plan to reallocate police budgets and impose higher taxes on the wealthy, warning these could destabilize the city’s economy. He argued that Mamdani would not last a full term if such policies were implemented. Mamdani previously labeled Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as “genocide,” a stance that has drawn significant attention. With New York City home to a large Jewish population, Netanyahu’s comments are likely aimed at influencing conservative Jewish voters.

Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus met with representatives from four political parties on Tuesday at 9 PM at the State Guest House Jamuna to discuss the country’s current political and social unrest. The meeting included leaders from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, NCP, and Islami Andolon. Sources suggest the discussions focused on the recent plane crash, student protests, and the broader national crisis.

Before the crash, Flight Lieutenant Tawkir Islam, flying solo on a training mission in an F-7 aircraft, reported mechanical failure while passing over Uttara. He urgently contacted the control tower, saying, “The aircraft isn’t staying airborne. It feels like it’s rapidly descending.” The tower instructed him to eject immediately, but moments later, he lost control. Within 90 seconds, the jet crashed and caught fire, killing the pilot and injuring at least 25 others.

Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan has urged the public not to believe rumors surrounding the Uttara plane crash. “There is nothing to hide. All updates on casualties are being officially released through the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),” he said following the funeral of pilot Flight Lieutenant Tawkir Islam. He emphasized that the pilot made every effort to crash-land the aircraft in an open area and gave his life in the process. “We maintain strict protocols in aircraft maintenance,” he added, calling on the public to support the Air Force and other security forces.

Two government advisors and a member of the Chief Advisor’s Press Wing were evacuated under police protection on Tuesday evening after being confined for nearly nine hours at Milestone College in Uttara. The officials had arrived at the college around 10:30 AM, but following intense student protests, they took refuge in a conference room in Building No. 5. Multiple attempts to leave the premises were thwarted by demonstrators. Eventually, at 7:33 PM, they exited through the Diabari Metro Rail Depot in a motorcade.

Law enforcement agencies baton-charged and fired tear gas at protesting students in front of the Secretariat in Dhaka, as they demanded the resignation of the Education Advisor and Education Secretary. At least 80 people, including journalists, were injured and later admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The situation escalated when students broke the gates and entered the Secretariat premises, leading to vandalism of several vehicles. In response, police and army personnel intervened to disperse the crowd, resulting in a series of clashes and chase incidents between the two sides.