The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the 49th Special BCS Examination 2025 to recruit 683 lecturers under the General Education Cadre. Of the total vacancies, 653 are in government general colleges and 30 in teacher training colleges. The highest number of posts—61—are in Bengali, followed by Political Science, English, Economics, and others. This special BCS aims to address the acute shortage of teachers in public colleges, where over 3,500 positions currently remain vacant across the country.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that preliminary registration for Hajj 2026 will begin on July 27. Interested pilgrims must deposit BDT 400,000 initially. Final registration must be completed by October 12, 2025, as per the Saudi roadmap. The full Hajj package, including airfare and costs in Saudi Arabia, will be announced soon. Government pilgrims can register via e-Hajj platforms, while private pilgrims must go through authorized agencies. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain.

Grief has swept over a family home in Rajshahi following the tragic death of 27-year-old Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar, who perished in a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crash in Dhaka’s Uttara area.

Sagar, a recently married young pilot, lost his life just six months after tying the knot. The fatal crash occurred at 1:06 PM on Monday near the Milestone College area in Uttara. The accident has, so far, claimed 19 lives and left over a hundred people injured.

Sagar was regarded as a highly promising officer within the Bangladesh Air Force. His family has traveled to Dhaka to receive his body. Burial arrangements are currently pending a final decision from the family.

Legal adviser Professor Asif Nazrul, who visited injured victims at the National Burn Institute, assured that the government would thoroughly investigate the Uttara plane crash. He later appealed via Facebook for the public to avoid unnecessary crowding around hospitals and to refrain from uploading photos or videos of the injured—particularly children. He also encouraged blood donations at the Burn Unit, Dhaka Medical College, or CMH, and provided a hotline for urgent assistance: 01949043697.

In response to the Uttara plane crash, the interim government has declared Tuesday, July 22, as a National Day of Mourning. As a result, the inauguration ceremony of National Fisheries Week 2025 has been postponed to Wednesday, July 23. According to the ISPR, 19 people were killed and 164 injured in the tragic accident.

President Md. Sahabuddin has expressed his profound sorrow and condolences over the fatal crash of an Air Force training plane on the Milestone School and College campus in Uttara. In a statement, he prayed for the departed souls and extended heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families. The President also wished a speedy recovery for those injured.

The disaster has so far resulted in 19 deaths and over 150 injuries, including more than 50 severely burned students admitted to multiple hospitals.

An emergency contact number has been activated to assist in locating missing school students following the tragic crash of an Air Force training aircraft in Uttara. The accident has claimed the lives of 19 people and injured over 50. Nine fire service units are currently engaged in rescue operations.

For information or to report missing persons, the following emergency contacts have been set up:

Military Rescue Brigade: 01769024202

CMH Burn Unit: 01769016019

CMH Emergency: 01769013311

Milestone School Admin Office: 01814774132

Milestone School Vice Principal: 01771111766

National Emergency Number: 999

Flight Lieutenant Md. Tawkir Islam has been confirmed dead following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet that struck the Milestone School and College building in Uttara’s Diabari area. The jet caught fire shortly after takeoff and crashed into the academic building, sparking a massive blaze.

So far, 19 deaths have been reported, with more than 50 students suffering severe burns and injuries. While the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has yet to officially confirm the pilot’s death, multiple sources have verified the loss.

Following the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft at Milestone School and College, the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery has launched an emergency hotline: 01949043697.

The crash occurred at 1:06 PM on Monday, just moments after takeoff. The aircraft ignited upon impact with the Haidar Hall building, resulting in serious injuries to at least 27 individuals, mostly students—many of whom remain in critical condition. A dedicated team of medical professionals is providing round-the-clock care.

In the wake of the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash near Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, authorities have decided to reserve a metro rail coach to facilitate the swift transport of the injured. The coach adjacent to the women-only compartment will be designated for this purpose.

The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday, bursting into flames upon impact near the school’s academic building. At the time, classes were in session, resulting in injuries to numerous students—over 50 of whom have been admitted to various hospitals, including the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Eight fire service units worked to bring the blaze under control.

The death toll from the Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash in Uttara has risen to 19, with more than 50 others injured. Among the deceased are two students from Milestone School — Junayed and Tanvir Ahmed. One of the injured has burns covering 30% of their body. Fire officials and doctors confirmed that the aircraft exploded upon crashing into the Milestone College building, causing severe burns to those nearby. Victims are receiving treatment at hospitals and the burn institute, and authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

A court in Gopalganj has ordered the exhumation of three bodies for autopsy following clashes at a National Citizens' Party rally. The deceased — Ramzan Kazi, Sohel Rana, and Md. Imon Talukder — will undergo post-mortem examinations to aid ongoing investigations. Authorities have arrested 313 people in connection with the violence, though several have since been released. No curfews or Section 144 orders are currently in effect, and the situation is reported to be calm.

An exchange of gunfire occurred around 3:30 AM between members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Proshid-led faction of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in Tong Para, a border area of Matiranga in Khagrachari. No casualties were reported. BGB recovered two rifles, a pistol, a shotgun, and 16 rounds of ammunition from the scene. The UPDF has denied involvement, stating their commitment to democratic politics.

The Mumbai High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals previously convicted in the 2006 train bombings that killed 189 and injured 800. A special court in 2015 had sentenced five to death and seven to life imprisonment. However, the High Court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, citing inconsistencies in witness testimonies and investigative flaws. The court has ordered their release unless they are held in connection with other cases.

Following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft near Milestone College in Uttara, 25 people — most of them school students — have been admitted to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute. The crash occurred shortly after the jet’s takeoff around 1:30 PM on Monday. Eight fire service units responded to extinguish the flames. The incident created panic among students as classes were in session at the time.