In the span of 24 hours, the Jamuna Bridge authority collected Tk 279,692,000 in tolls, with 38,539 vehicles crossing the bridge. According to Ahsanul Kabir Pavel, Executive Engineer of the Jamuna Bridge Site Office, this toll revenue was recorded between Wednesday midnight and Thursday midnight. He added that while traffic volume was higher in the Dhaka-bound lanes, there were no reports of major congestion on the highway.

The results of the SSC and equivalent exams are expected by July 25, following the standard two-month timeframe after exams. Practical tests concluded on May 25, and script evaluation is in full swing. Despite initial reluctance, most examiners have now collected answer sheets after a directive was issued. OMR submissions are ongoing and will close by June 15. Over 1.92 million students registered under 11 boards this year, though some were absent. Authorities assure that results will be published following standard assessment procedures.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has published the full text of its ruling overturning a previous High Court verdict that scrapped the 15% income tax on private universities. The decision clears the way for the government to impose a 15% income tax on private universities.

Earlier, on February 27, 2024, the Appellate Division nullified the High Court’s ruling that had declared two government notifications on the 15% tax illegal.

Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military installations in and around Tehran. In retaliation, Iran launched a massive drone attack on Tel Aviv, sending over a hundred drones toward Israeli targets.

As tensions escalated, Jordan closed its airspace to all flights. The Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) stated that the closure was a temporary measure taken in light of potential risks stemming from the regional conflict.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory forecasting partly cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall in various regions by this evening. Areas including Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, and Cox’s Bazar may experience gusty winds at speeds of 45–60 km/h from the south or southeast. River ports in these areas have been advised to hoist cautionary signal number 1. On Thursday, Rajshahi recorded the highest temperature at 37.3°C.

Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus received the prestigious "King Charles Harmony Award 2025" on Thursday at a ceremony held at St. James’s Palace in London. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the honor, which was presented on behalf of King Charles III. Introduced in June 2024, the award celebrates sustainable living in harmony with nature. The first recipient of the award was former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

UK MP Tulip Siddiq has expressed disappointment after Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus declined to meet her during her London visit. "I am deeply disappointed that Dr. Yunus refused to meet me during my stay in London," she said. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has alleged that Tulip and her mother misused their authority to acquire a 7,200-square-foot plot of land. Tulip has denied the allegations.

Former US President Donald Trump expressed condolences over the recent plane crash in India, calling it horrific. "As I’ve said before, if there’s anything we can do, we’ll respond swiftly," Trump stated. He emphasized India’s strength as a nation and expressed confidence in its ability to recover from the tragedy. Trump speculated that the crash may have been caused by engine failure, noting that everything appeared normal before the incident.

Police in Narayanganj have arrested three individuals involved in the abduction of two youths for a Tk 2 lakh ransom. The arrested suspects are Mahbubur Rahman Shishir (35), Rubel Mia (29), and Suman (28). Several others, including Roni (40), Babul (48), and around 10-12 more kidnappers managed to flee during the police raid in Dhamgarh Union’s West Keodhala area.

Marking World Day Against Child Labour, a joint report by ILO and UNICEF revealed that hazardous child labour in Bangladesh declined from 3.2% in 2013 to 2.7% in 2022, meaning approximately 1.07 million children have been withdrawn from dangerous work. However, the overall child labour rate among children aged 5-17 slightly increased from 8.7% to 8.9%. The report also noted that children involved in 'hazardous work' increased marginally from 4.3% to 4.4%. Currently, 61% of child labour occurs in agriculture, 27% in services, and 13% in industry.

Seventeen Bangladeshis, including children from four families, were pushed into Bangladesh by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) through the Noakot BOP border in Sunamganj’s Chhatak upazila.

In response, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Tarikul Islam provided humanitarian aid, including clothing, food, and medicine. The families expressed gratitude for the assistance. They were detained by BGB personnel after crossing the border.

Development adviser Farida Akhter has called for a more humane approach to food consumption, urging middle-class consumers to not only seek good fish at markets but also to consider the wellbeing of the people behind the production.

“The government is working to boost fisheries production, especially because the middle class wants quality fish,” she said during a visit to Ishwardi Fish Seed Production Farm. She praised the efforts of the workers there, who meet their production targets each year despite challenging conditions. Plans for further development are underway, she confirmed.

At least 291 people have been confirmed dead in what is being described as one of the worst plane crashes in recent memory in Ahmedabad, India. Of the 242 passengers on board, 241 reportedly lost their lives. The aircraft crashed into the hostel of BJ Medical College, killing over 50 more people on the ground.

Police officer Vidhi Chaudhary told Reuters, "The death toll stands at around 294, including some students who were staying at the hostel." She noted that the lone survivor was seated in seat 11-E, next to an emergency exit, which might have saved his life. Authorities are still checking hospitals for potential survivors.

A British national, Biswas Kumar Ramesh, miraculously survived the horrific plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. Recalling the incident, he said, "About 30 seconds after takeoff, I heard a loud explosion, and the plane crashed. When I stood up, I saw bodies scattered everywhere. I was terrified and ran. Debris from the aircraft was lying all around me. Someone picked me up and took me to an ambulance, then to the hospital."

He added, "I had come to India for a few days to visit family. My brother was seated in a different row on the same flight. I still haven’t found him. Please help me find him."

In May 2025, Bangladesh witnessed 652 transport accidents—including road, rail, and waterways—that claimed 658 lives and injured 1,210 people, according to Jatri Kalyan Samity. Road accidents alone caused 614 deaths and 1,196 injuries from 597 incidents. Motorcycles accounted for the highest number of fatalities. Dhaka division had the most road accidents, while Barisal had the fewest. Victims included drivers, pedestrians, students, women, and children. The majority of accidents occurred on highways, with run-overs, collisions, and loss of control being the leading causes.