In a joint operation by law enforcement agencies in Mirpur, Dhaka, three activists of the opposition Jubo Dal were arrested with 30 rounds of ammunition. One of them, Asif Shikdar, reportedly fell ill during transport and died on the way to the hospital. Asif, a former Chhatra Dal ward-level secretary and a candidate for a Jubo Dal leadership position, was alleged by his family to have been tortured to death during the raid. Police claim the ammunition was recovered during the operation and the suspects were transferred to the station after interrogation. Asif’s condition deteriorated in the police vehicle en route to the hospital, they said. Dhaka Metropolitan West Chhatra Dal president condemned the incident, demanding a lawful investigation, stating, "We do not support any form of extrajudicial killing."

In response to the fatal crash of an Air Force training jet at Uttara’s Milestone School and College, the BNP will organize nationwide prayers and mourning on Tuesday. According to a statement signed by Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, the program will be held in Dhaka and across the country to pray for the deceased and the swift recovery of the injured. The central prayer gathering will take place at BNP’s Nayapaltan office at 11:30 AM. On Monday, Tarique Rahman directed party members to donate blood and participate in relief efforts, personally overseeing ambulance services. Events by BNP’s Women and Farmers’ wings were postponed in solidarity.

"Madrasa Resistance Day 2025" was observed on Monday at Jamia Mahmudia Madrasa to commemorate the heroic role of madrasa students and Islamic scholars during the July 2024 mass uprising in Jatrabari. Family members of martyrs and movement leaders spoke at the event. Cultural performances included hamd, naat, poetry, and protest songs. The event, organized by the Technical and Madrasa Education Division of the Ministry of Education, saw the presence of government advisors and officials. The program concluded with prayers for the victims of the Uttara air crash, and was shortened in their honor.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has voiced strong opposition to the adoption of a proportional representation electoral system, stating it could fuel separatism, fascism, and extremism, threatening national unity and stability. Speaking virtually at a seminar hosted by the Institution of Engineers, he accused some political forces of using demands for an interim government to block national elections for their own gain. The event also featured documentaries and tributes to professionals and victims of political violence. Following a tragic air crash in Uttara, he expressed condolences and directed party members to assist the victims.

Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, Nayeb-e-Ameer of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, has stated that the anti-discrimination movement of 2024 was not aimed at seizing power or influencing elections. Rather, it was a fight for civil rights and to build a Bangladesh free from fascism. Speaking at a public rally in Narsingdi, he added, "If Islamic governance prevails, no one will remain hungry—everyone's basic needs will be ensured." He also remarked, "If neither BNP nor Awami League is in power, who will rule? With 92% of the population being Muslim, Islam will naturally take its place."

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.

The Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) has been expelled from the 12-party opposition alliance due to internal disputes and their participation in a Jamaat-e-Islami rally at Suhrawardy Udyan without permission. Alliance leaders said JAGPA repeatedly violated the coalition's policies and discipline. On July 19, JAGPA Vice President Rashed Pradhan attended the Jamaat rally and criticized the BNP, which contradicted the alliance's stance. As a result, JAGPA will no longer have any affiliation or responsibilities within the alliance.

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.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that the interim government is increasingly behaving like a partisan body, contributing to deteriorating governance, economic decline, and law and order issues in the country. Speaking at the shrine of late President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, he criticized the growing impunity of pro-Awami League elements and questioned the integrity of newly formed student groups under the NCP. Rizvi emphasized that elections are the only way out of the current political crisis.

In light of the national mourning declared after the Uttara plane crash, the National Citizens' Party (NCP) has postponed its scheduled processions in Lakshmipur and Noakhali. At a press briefing at the Lakshmipur Press Club, NCP Joint Convenor Mahbub Alam announced the program will now conclude on July 31 and continue into August. The party has mobilized medical teams to assist the injured and urged the government to ensure proper treatment.

The interim government has suspended all ‘July Renaissance’ programs for three days following the fatal crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft in Uttara that left 20 dead. Tuesday, July 22, will be observed as a day of national mourning. Flags will be flown at half-mast on all public and private buildings, and special prayers will be offered in religious institutions across the country.

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.

Following the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force aircraft near Milestone School and College in Diabari, which killed 19 and injured 164, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman visited injured students at Uttara Modern Medical College Hospital. Despite online rumors, he clarified on Facebook that he faced no hostile behavior during his visit and was respectfully allowed to meet the patients.