A man was captured and beaten by locals in Baraigram, Natore, after firing two rounds during a motorcycle snatching attempt on Thursday. The mob recovered the stolen motorcycle and handed the suspect, identified as Towsiq Ahmed (25), over to police. He was sent to jail through court proceedings on Friday, confirmed Baraigram Police OC Golam Sarwar Hossain.

Md. Alauddin (50), a construction worker, died after falling from the eighth floor of an under-construction building in Aftabnagar on Friday afternoon. Police said the incident occurred around 4 p.m. when Alauddin, working as a mason’s assistant, slipped while laying bricks on the roof. He was rushed to hospital but declared dead on arrival. The body is being kept in the morgue, and the local police station has been notified.

Two young men, Md. Sifat Molla (25) and Md. Masum Beg (25), have been arrested on charges of running a Facebook-based scam selling Hilsa fish. Police said a victim saw an attractive ad on a page named Chandpur Ilish Ghat and transferred money via mobile banking to several numbers provided by the scammers. Using various tactics, the fraudsters allegedly swindled over Tk 2 lakh from him. Following a complaint filed at New Market Police Station, law enforcers conducted a raid, arresting the duo and seizing four mobile phones and a SIM card used in the fraud. Legal proceedings are underway.

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG 327) bound for Abu Dhabi returned to Dhaka nearly an hour and a half after takeoff due to malfunctioning toilet flush systems in three restrooms. The flight departed at 12:23 AM Thursday but passengers faced discomfort as the toilets failed to function properly. The plane landed back at Shahjalal International Airport at 1:31 AM. Passengers were then transferred to a different aircraft at 3:38 AM. However, this replacement plane was scheduled for a Bangkok flight (BG 388) at 11:30 AM Friday and could not depart on time. The Bangkok flight eventually left at 5:30 PM. Authorities confirmed that the technical issues on the returned aircraft have been resolved.

The government is taking steps to increase the salaries and pay grades of primary school teachers and field-level education officers. The Directorate of Primary Education has proposed a two-step pay hike for teachers, upgrading them to the 11th grade.

A recommendation will be submitted next week to raise the pay grade by one level for all officials from Assistant Upazila Education Officers to Divisional Deputy Directors. This move follows a recent High Court ruling that upgraded the salaries of government primary school headteachers to the 10th grade.

To resolve the resulting disparities and complexities, the Directorate has also changed the title of "Assistant Teacher" to simply “Teacher.” The Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education confirmed that these reforms aim to bring greater equality and motivation to the primary education sector.

Police have made progress in the investigation of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin’s murder in Gazipur's Chandana Chowrasta. Authorities revealed the attack stemmed from a honey trap involving a woman named Golapi, who lured a man named Badsha. Armed men attacked Badsha while Tuhin recorded the scene, prompting the attackers to fatally assault him. Five suspects have been arrested, and several others identified through CCTV footage. Law enforcement continues operations to apprehend the remaining fugitives, including Golapi. The case involves 20–25 unnamed suspects.

Advisor Adilur Rahman Khan has urged the nation to honor the martyrs of the July Uprising, stating that their sacrifices were instrumental in securing Bangladesh’s “second independence.” Speaking during a site visit to the proposed location for the July Memorial at the July Smriti Udyan in Chattogram, he emphasized that all future governments must recognize their contribution.

“This park has been named after the July martyrs. We are exploring the possibility of constructing a monument here. A design will be prepared and submitted for approval to the Ministries of Liberation War Affairs and Cultural Affairs,” he said.

While acknowledging some objections to the construction of the monument, Adilur assured that they are minor and will be addressed. He also revealed that over 834 families of martyrs have already received government assistance, with most issues resolved apart from some pending forensic matters.

Prices of daily essentials like onions, eggs, chicken, lentils, and vegetables have sharply increased in Dhaka due to continuous rainfall disrupting supply chains. Onion prices rose by up to Tk 20 per kg in a week, eggs by Tk 10 per dozen, and tomato and chili prices hit Tk 200–280 per kg. Fixed-income earners are struggling, while traders blame supply shortages. Experts warn inflation could worsen without government intervention to stabilize demand and supply during the ongoing monsoon and flood season.

Former minister and engineer Mosharraf Hossain has been transferred from the Dhaka Central Jail hospital to the ICU of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) following a serious health deterioration.

His wife, Ayesha Sultana, has submitted a formal appeal to the chief advisor seeking his immediate release on bail for advanced medical treatment. “He became critically ill on the night of August 5, and was moved to BSMMU for emergency care. I have appealed to the chief advisor for his swift bail and access to better treatment,” she said.

Dipankar Bar, spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has announced that a comprehensive master plan for St. Martin’s Island is in the final stages of preparation. The plan includes sustainable waste management solutions and the development of alternative income-generating activities for local residents.

Efforts are also being made to regulate tourism on the island to help restore its fragile ecosystem. Over the past year, the ministry has undertaken several groundbreaking initiatives to protect the environment, conserve forests and biodiversity, and address the impacts of climate change.

Key actions include the nationwide ban on polythene bags in shopping malls, the formulation of a National Air Quality Management Plan, and the demolition of 830 illegal brick kilns. The process is underway to declare Savar and Ashulia as “polluted air zones.” Illegal lead factories have been shut down, and youth engagement programs have been launched to raise awareness about noise pollution.

The ministry also continues to work on forest conservation, wildlife rescue, and various other environmental programs.

In a major step toward bridging the digital divide, the government plans to provide Starlink satellite internet connectivity to 100 schools in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) within the next six months. The initiative aims to ensure e-learning and access to modern educational resources for students in remote mountainous regions.

Suprodip Chakma, an advisor to the government, emphasized that this project will be a “technological revolution” in the education sector. "Our primary focus is to ensure quality education in the Hill Tracts. We must compete with other regions—we cannot always rely on quotas. That’s why we need to develop high-quality schools and colleges,” he said.

He also highlighted the need for satellite-based education and the construction of hostels at both district and upazila levels to support this transition. In addition, the government is planning to establish an engineering college, a nursing college, hostels, orphanages, and dormitories in the region.

As part of broader development efforts, a three-year bamboo cultivation initiative, new livestock and fisheries projects, and plans to utilize the potential of Kaptai Lake for economic self-sufficiency have been announced. Chakma also reiterated the importance of maintaining communal harmony in the region.

The caretaker government has distributed 335,443 metric tons of rice among people living in extreme poverty and those affected by natural disasters. Additionally, over Tk 291.8 million in cash assistance has been disbursed to disaster-affected families.

The government allocated Tk 15.04 billion for the implementation of the Employment Generation Program for the Poorest (EGPP). To aid the poor during winter, Tk 410 million was set aside for the distribution of warm clothing.

For housing support, Tk 764 million was allocated for building homes for freedom fighters, people with disabilities, and the ultra-poor. An additional Tk 280 million was granted as housing aid. Tk 200 million was also allocated for food supplies for children affected by disasters, and another Tk 200 million for livestock feed for disaster-hit families. Furthermore, Tk 48 million in cash was distributed among flood-affected communities.

Under the "Food for Work" program, various rural development projects have also been undertaken.

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval confirmed in Moscow that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India later this year. While he did not disclose an exact date, Reuters reported that the visit is scheduled for the end of the year.

Following discussions with Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu, Doval said Delhi is pleased and enthusiastic about Putin’s upcoming visit, noting that it will be a significant milestone in bilateral relations.

This will be President Putin’s first visit to India since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Last year, Prime Minister Modi visited Moscow to attend the 22nd India-Russia summit, where Russia awarded him its highest civilian honor. Sources also revealed that Doval discussed arms and energy procurement during his Moscow visit.

Pakistan’s security forces have claimed that India sent a surveillance drone into the airspace over Lahore's Manawan area. Upon detection, the drone was shot down and recovered.

Authorities believe the drone was intended for surveillance purposes, as no explosives were found. The incident comes amid heightened military tensions between the two neighboring countries.

A fishing trawler capsized off the coast of Chattogram in the Bay of Bengal, leaving eight fishermen missing. Eleven others were rescued by a nearby vessel while floating in the sea.

The ill-fated trawler had 19 fishermen onboard. According to Coast Guard officials, search and rescue operations are currently underway to locate the missing individuals, all of whom are residents of Noakhali. Four of the missing fishermen have been identified as Abul Bashar, Jamal Uddin, Md Faruk, and Md Idris.

Lieutenant Shakib Mehboob of the Coast Guard said the trawler owner informed them of the incident this morning, after which rescue operations were launched. The owner, Mohammad Miraj, stated that the vessel departed from Chattogram’s Fishery Ghat early Thursday morning and sank in the afternoon after colliding with another fishing boat in deep sea waters.