A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed near Haider Hall, adjacent to Milestone College in Uttara, Dhaka. The jet took off at 1:06 PM on Monday and went down around 1:30 PM. One person has been confirmed dead, and four others have been taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH). The crash sparked a fire in a nearby building, and rescue operations are ongoing. The final casualty count is yet to be confirmed.

Iran has extended the deadline for Afghan migrants to leave the country until the 15th of Sunbula in the Solar Hijri calendar, citing extreme heat and inadequate infrastructure. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the extension but warned that those who fail to comply will face fines and legal action. In response, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called for an end to forced deportations, urging that returnees be treated with dignity. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has also engaged in dialogue with Afghan officials regarding the situation.

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7BGI training aircraft crashed near Milestone College in Dhaka’s Uttara area shortly after taking off at 1:06 PM. Three units from the fire service responded immediately. Police are investigating the incident, and no casualties have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to visit Dhaka on August 30 for a two-day official trip, marking the first visit by a European head of government during Bangladesh’s interim administration. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, migration will be a key issue during the discussions. Meloni will meet with the Chief Advisor and discuss bilateral cooperation, trade, and defense relations. In May, Italy’s Interior Minister visited Dhaka and signed a "Migration and Mobility" agreement. The last Italian prime minister to visit Bangladesh was Romano Prodi in 1998.

Despite their breathtaking natural beauty and mountain landscapes, Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir continue to suffer from decades of government neglect. Due to poor infrastructure and lack of tourism development, local communities are unable to benefit economically. The recent demolition of a community-funded waterfall sparked widespread outrage. Tourists face narrow roads, inadequate facilities, and limited guidance. Notably, the BBC included the region in its list of top 25 destinations for 2025. Locals are urging authorities to take immediate steps to make the region more tourist-friendly.

The Ministry of Shipping is exploring the potential of establishing a container terminal in Barisal to enhance maritime logistics. Advisor to the Ministry, Brigadier General (Retd.) M Sakhawat Hossain, shared this during a workshop in Kuakata. He also outlined a master plan to transform Payra Port into an environmentally friendly "green port" and encouraged both foreign and private investments in port development. Future plans include expanding rail connectivity and strengthening infrastructure links with Matarbari and Mongla ports. Although two additional terminals were planned through partnerships with neighboring countries, those developments are currently on hold.

A devastating fire broke out around 8:30 PM on Sunday at the Chandgazi Bottoli Market in Feni’s Chhagalnaiya Upazila, reducing 13 shops to ashes. Two units of the Fire Service managed to bring the flames under control within 40 minutes. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. According to affected shopkeepers, the estimated loss is around 4 million BDT (approximately USD 37,000).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently resting at home after suffering from food poisoning. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday, the 75-year-old leader fell ill on Saturday night, and medical tests revealed intestinal inflammation and dehydration. On doctors' advice, Netanyahu will rest for three days while continuing his official duties from home. It is worth noting that he had a pacemaker implanted and underwent prostate surgery last year.

Iran is grappling with a serious water shortage due to an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 50°C in some areas. The government has appealed to citizens to cut water consumption by at least 20% to manage the crisis. Tehran City Council and provincial authorities have warned of water pressure drops and temporary supply interruptions lasting up to 18 hours in certain parts of the capital. Similar appeals have been made across several provinces to conserve water amid the ongoing heatwave.

Acclaimed Bangladeshi sculptor and artist Hamiduzzaman Khan has died at the age of 78. He passed away on July 20 after being taken off life support at a hospital in Dhaka, where he was admitted with pneumonia and dengue. A pioneer in modern sculpture, Khan taught at Dhaka University for over four decades. His works include iconic pieces like Unity, Jagrat Bangla, and Steps. He received the Ekushey Padak in 2006 and was made a Bangla Academy Fellow in 2022.

Scholars from Qawmi madrasas have formally appealed to the Chief Advisor to ensure job opportunities for their students in various government sectors. A delegation representing Allama Mahmudul Hasan, Chairman of Al-Haiatul Ulya Lil-Jamiatil Qawmia Bangladesh, met with the Religious and Education Advisor to present their demands.

The appeal requests employment opportunities for holders of the Dawra-e-Hadith certification as religious teachers, imams, khatibs, qazis, as well as positions in various government and semi-government institutions. Additionally, they have sought opportunities for higher education at universities.

Education Advisor Professor Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar assured that the demands would be given serious consideration.

The Cumilla Education Board has rescheduled the HSC and equivalent exams that were postponed on July 10 due to severe flooding in several districts, including Feni, Noakhali, Chandpur, Laxmipur, Brahmanbaria, and Cumilla. The affected exams—Physics 1st Paper, Accounting 1st Paper, and Logic 1st Paper—will now be held on August 12 at 10:00 AM. Exam Controller Runa Nasrin confirmed the new date, citing natural disasters and worsening weather conditions as the reason for the initial postponement.

China has begun construction of a massive hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River, which flows from Tibet through India and into Bangladesh — triggering serious concerns in India over environmental and geopolitical impacts.

The project, estimated to cost 1.2 trillion yuan (approximately $167 billion), will include five major hydropower stations. Once completed, the dam is expected to surpass the scale of the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.

Downstream countries, particularly India and Bangladesh, fear that the dam could disrupt the river’s natural flow, negatively impact agriculture, and harm local ecosystems. Despite these concerns, China appears to be proceeding without addressing the objections raised by its neighbors.

Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain stated that while the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord has been in place for 27 years, its implementation remains complex and cannot be achieved overnight. Speaking at an event in Bandarban, he emphasized the government’s commitment to peace and development. He also expressed concern over declining educational standards, citing GPA-5 inflation. Hill Affairs Advisor Supradip Chakma highlighted extreme poverty in the hill districts and mismanagement of government allocations. The event concluded with distribution of saplings, livestock, sewing machines, and health vouchers to local farmers and women.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed six cases against 23 individuals over alleged land allocation fraud in the Purbachal New Town Project. The accused include former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, sister Sheikh Rehana, and other family members. The charges allege that they illegally obtained diplomatic zone plots despite being ineligible. The ACC claims that the allocations were made through abuse of power and corruption. Senior government and former RAJUK officials have also been implicated. These cases were filed earlier in January.