A Novoair flight bound for Cox’s Bazar made an emergency landing in Dhaka after a mechanical fault prevented its landing gear from retracting. The incident occurred on Friday evening shortly after the aircraft took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The flight, identified as VQ-935, departed at 6:50 p.m. and encountered the issue about 10 to 15 minutes later. Despite multiple attempts, the captain was unable to retract the landing gear and decided to return to Dhaka. The aircraft circled in the air for around 40 to 45 minutes before landing safely.

Prime Minister’s civil aviation and tourism adviser Humayun Kabir was among the passengers on board. He later stated that the captain’s decision was entirely correct and taken in the interest of passenger safety, though the extended flight time caused anxiety among passengers. Following the incident, Kabir urged stricter fitness inspections for older aircraft operated by private airlines, emphasizing that there can be no compromise on passenger safety.

He added that regular and effective fitness checks could help prevent similar risks in the future.

Consumers across Bangladesh are facing severe electricity shortages despite a record price hike announced on June 4, 2026. Residents in areas such as Dhamrai, Nasirnagar, and Faridpur report power cuts lasting 8 to 18 hours daily, disrupting households, hospitals, and industries. Farmers say crops like onions and potatoes are rotting due to lack of power for storage, while students struggle to prepare for exams amid heat and darkness. Many consumers complain of receiving electricity bills double the previous amounts despite worsening supply.

Officials from the Power Division admit that 66 percent of the country’s power plants remain idle due to fuel shortages, leaving only 13,000–14,000 megawatts available against higher demand. Experts and government sources blame mismanagement, corruption, and past policy failures for the crisis. The current administration acknowledges inherited debts and fuel dependency from the previous government and says it will take time to stabilize the sector.

Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud stated that new gas exploration tenders have been issued to reduce import dependence, but full recovery may take three to four years.

Massive crowds have gathered outside the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran to pay their final respects to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The complex opened to the public at 6 a.m. local time, but thousands had already lined up since dawn. The ceremony marks the beginning of a week-long mourning period across Iran and Iraq, with state-organized events allowing citizens to honor Khamenei and his deceased family members.

Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack during the early phase of the ongoing war, which also claimed several of his relatives. Iranian authorities expect between 15 and 20 million mourners to gather in Tehran over the next three days. Security has been tightened across the capital, with road closures and airspace restrictions. Foreign dignitaries from Pakistan, Russia, Turkey, China, India, and other nations have attended the ceremonies.

Following the Tehran events, Khamenei’s funeral procession will travel to Qom and later to Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala before his burial in Mashhad, his birthplace, on Friday. His son and current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Ali Khamenei is not attending due to security threats from Israel.

Thousands of residents gathered at the Chakpara border area in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj after Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel suddenly turned off their floodlights on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m., prompting locals to rush to the border and remain there until about 12:30 a.m. amid growing tension.

According to local accounts, the BSF switched off the lights on the Indian side, which led residents to suspect a possible push-in attempt. In response to loud protests and shouting from the Bangladeshi side, the BSF later turned the lights back on. Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, commanding officer of the 59th BGB Mahananda Battalion, confirmed that locals had gathered out of concern over potential cross-border movement and said that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were maintaining a strict watch at the Chakpara border.

Authorities reported that the situation remained under control, though heightened vigilance continued along the border area.

Hilsa production in Bangladesh has fallen to its lowest level in eight years, leading to soaring prices and growing hardship for fishermen. According to official data, production dropped to 500,000 tons in the 2024–25 fiscal year, down from 529,000 tons the previous year. Despite government reports claiming steady growth, fishermen and traders in Chandpur say the actual catch has declined sharply, with many struggling to recover fuel and labor costs. Large hilsa now sells for 3,500–4,000 taka per kilogram, while smaller fish cost 2,000–3,000 taka.

Fishermen blame climate change, reduced river flow, and the rise of sandbars in the Padma and Meghna rivers for disrupting breeding and migration routes. Pollution from industrial waste and illegal fishing nets have further worsened the situation. Local fish traders report that daily hilsa supply at Chandpur’s market has dropped from over 1,000 maunds in 2020 to just 200–300 maunds today.

Experts warn that without effective dredging, pollution control, and enforcement against illegal nets, the national fish could face an even deeper crisis in the coming years.

A clash broke out in Ratdanga village of Narail Sadar upazila on Friday afternoon over a comment made on TikTok. The confrontation involved two groups from different parts of the village and left at least ten people injured. The injured were taken to Narail District Hospital for treatment.

According to police and local sources, the dispute began between Ashraful, son of Mannu Molya from Mallik Para, and Mizan, son of Kabir Fakir from Uttarpara, after an argument over a TikTok comment escalated into a physical altercation. Residents from both areas joined the fight, using local weapons during the clash.

Police later arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. The injured individuals were rescued and admitted to the district hospital. The officer-in-charge of Narail Sadar Police Station, Ajay Kumar Kundu, stated that legal action is underway regarding the incident.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain Bakul announced that within the next six months, all 50-bed hospitals at the upazila level across Bangladesh will be upgraded to 100-bed hospitals. He said that each hospital will include a 10-bed kidney dialysis unit so that patients with kidney problems no longer need to travel to Dhaka for treatment. The initiative aims to expand healthcare accessibility in rural areas.

The minister made the announcement on Friday afternoon while addressing a seed and fertilizer distribution event for farmers at the Monohardi Upazila Parishad premises in Narsingdi. The event was chaired by Upazila Nirbahi Officer M A Muhaimin Al Jihan and attended by local officials and leaders from the BNP and its affiliated organizations.

According to the minister, the government is committed to overall public welfare, including providing sewing machines and wheelchairs, and has taken initiatives involving multiple ministries to improve citizens’ quality of life.

Four teenagers were detained in Chuadanga’s Alamdanga upazila on Friday evening after allegedly assaulting two police officers who had instructed them to slow down their motorcycles near Bondobil rail gate. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. when the officers attempted to control the reckless driving of several youths. Locals assisted police in detaining the four suspects, while others fled the scene on motorcycles.

The detained teenagers were identified as Sakib (17), Ahmed Hossain (17), Raj (18), and Abdul (16), all residents of Chuadanga municipality’s Islampara area. The injured officers were Sub-Inspector Shovon Kumar and Assistant Sub-Inspector Sohel Rana of Alamdanga Police Station. According to police and local sources, six to seven motorcycles carrying 12 to 14 teenagers were speeding noisily when the officers intervened.

Alamdanga Police Station’s investigation officer Bikash Chandra confirmed the arrests and said that a case will be filed over the attack. The matter has been reported to higher authorities.

A housewife named Latika Sarkar, aged 45, died after being electrocuted while turning on a ceiling fan switch at her home in Khalisani village of Assasuni upazila, Satkhira. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Family members said she was electrocuted due to a fault in the electrical line and was seriously injured on the spot. She was taken to Satkhira Sadar Hospital by ambulance.

According to hospital sources, Latika was brought to the emergency department at 4:20 p.m., where duty doctor Anjan Kumar Chakraborty examined her and declared her dead. The doctor stated that she had died before reaching the hospital and that the cause of death was likely the severe electric shock.

Hospital authorities have sent a written report to the officer-in-charge of the local police station for necessary legal procedures. After completion of the formalities, the body will be handed over to the family.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that journalists have a duty to identify political mistakes and guide leaders toward the right path. He made the remarks on Friday at the Thakurgaon Press Club’s Anisul Haque Auditorium while exchanging greetings with the newly elected executive committee.

Mirza Fakhrul emphasized that politicians are not above criticism and that the media must ensure accountability by presenting the truth to the public. He expressed concern that journalists often face attacks and harassment for publishing factual reports. Referring to government election pledges, he mentioned that two new upazilas have been approved in Thakurgaon and related activities have already begun. He urged responsible leadership and effective management in the new administrative units.

He called on journalists to value work over individuals, highlight good performance, and report fearlessly against irregularities, corruption, and anti-public activities. He expressed hope that the new press club committee would strengthen public trust through objective and responsible journalism.

An anti-drug awareness rally and assembly organized by the youth wing of Jamaat-e-Islami took place in Banshkhali, Chattogram. The event began on Friday morning at Jaldi Miar Bazar and concluded at Jaldi GS Plaza Market premises. Jamaat MP Maulana Zahirul Islam attended as the chief guest and stated that a network in the past had severely damaged the country through drug trafficking.

During his speech, Zahirul Islam said that a national consensus has now formed against drugs, yaba, and both online and offline gambling. He added that effective legislation on these issues would soon be enacted in the National Parliament. The MP emphasized that around 30 percent of the country’s youth population represents the main force for building the future of Bangladesh and urged them to play an active role in resisting drugs and gambling.

The event concluded with a special prayer for national welfare and the establishment of a drug-free society. Local Jamaat leaders, youth representatives, religious scholars, teachers, lawyers, public representatives, and people from various professions attended the gathering.

A man named Abul Hasan Sheikh, aged 60, was allegedly hacked and beaten to death in Rupsha upazila of Khulna on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. at Jabusa intersection, reportedly due to previous enmity. Police have detained a youth named Rubel in connection with the killing.

According to police and local sources, Rashidul Islam, son of deceased Mojibur Rahman, along with three to four unidentified accomplices, attacked Abul Hasan Sheikh with hammers and sharp weapons. The victim was admitted to the surgery unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital at 9:10 p.m. in critical condition. His health deteriorated, and he died around 12:15 a.m. while being taken to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

Rupsha Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdur Razzak Mir said a police team visited the scene, and the victim’s brother Hossain was asked to file a case. Police stated that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining suspects.

Representatives from various countries gathered in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His coffin was placed alongside four others, including a small one containing the body of his 14‑month‑old granddaughter, Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, according to CNN.

Iranian state media reported that Khamenei and several family members were killed on February 28 in a joint U.S.–Israel attack. The other coffins beside him contained the remains of his son‑in‑law Mesbah‑ul‑Huda Bagheri, his eldest daughter Sayyeda Bushra Hosseini Khamenei, and his daughter‑in‑law Zahra Haddad Adel, wife of current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. All coffins were draped in Iran’s national flag, and a photograph of the young granddaughter was placed before her small casket.

The ceremony drew international attention as global representatives offered condolences, underscoring the scale of loss within Iran’s most influential political family.

An 18-year-old youth named Mahidul Islam died in a tragic accident while celebrating a football victory with friends in Chattogram. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Friday at the playground of Begumjan High School in the Halishahar area. After the match, Mahidul hung from the iron goalpost bar, which suddenly broke and fell on his chest. He was taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Mahidul was originally from Kanopdia in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali and lived with his brother-in-law in the Kolshi Dighi Par area of Chattogram city, working as a painter. His brother-in-law, Md. Robiul, said Mahidul had gone to play football with friends that morning and the accident happened during their post-match celebration.

Assistant in-charge Sohel Rana of the Chattogram Medical College Hospital police outpost said the body would be handed over to the family after completing legal procedures.

The Bangladesh Army has established a new unit called the Second Bangladesh Battalion, comprising four companies named after the first four caliphs of Islam: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali. Two additional companies have been proposed, to be named after Fatima and Ayesha, but these have not yet been approved. The decision has drawn attention from Indian media outlets, which have described the naming as highly sensitive and ideologically significant.

Indian news platforms such as Aajtak Bangla and Navbharat Times have framed the move as a shift from Bangladesh’s earlier practice of naming army units after war heroes of the 1971 Liberation War. Reports suggested that the change could indicate a move away from the country’s secular foundations. Some Indian outlets, including Northeast News, interpreted the naming as a sign of growing Islamisation within the Bangladesh Army.

The reports also noted that several Indian Army units carry names linked to Hindu deities and symbols, such as Bhairav Battalion, Brahmastra Corps, Sudarshan Chakra Corps, and Vajra Corps, reflecting religious and mythological associations within India’s own military structure.