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.

Md. Nahid Islam, Convenor of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), expressed deep sorrow over the tragic plane crash in Dhaka’s Uttara area that has claimed 19 lives and left over 150 injured. He instructed party members to assist with medical support, blood donation, ambulance transport, and rescue efforts. He also called for swift action from the NCP’s youth and medical wings. Most of the injured are students, many of whom have suffered severe burns. The Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed at 1:06 PM on Monday.

Salahuddin Ahmed, a member of BNP’s Standing Committee, has urged people from all walks of life and political parties to stand together in support of the victims of the Uttara plane crash. After a meeting with the National Unity Commission, he warned that the tragic incident may claim more lives. He called for immediate assistance to the injured and demanded a thorough investigation to prevent any future recurrence. Following the crash in the Milestone College area, nine fire service units participated in rescue operations, supported by the Army and local residents.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited the victims injured in the Uttara plane crash at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman directed the hospital visit. As of now, 18 people have been confirmed dead and 164 injured in the crash. Among the injured, 70 are being treated at the Burn Institute, while many others are receiving treatment at various hospitals across the country.

Bangladesh is set to send a position paper to the United States today regarding newly imposed tariffs. The move follows two earlier rounds of discussions, with a third round being planned. Commerce Ministry officials have finalized a draft after inter-ministerial meetings. Bangladesh seeks to lower the current 35% tariff rate on its exports and reach a reciprocal tariff agreement. While 80–85% of US conditions have been accepted, talks are ongoing over the rest. The final deal depends on US response to today’s submission.

President Md. Sahabuddin has expressed his profound sorrow and condolences over the fatal crash of an Air Force training plane on the Milestone School and College campus in Uttara. In a statement, he prayed for the departed souls and extended heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families. The President also wished a speedy recovery for those injured. The disaster has so far resulted in 19 deaths and over 150 injuries, including more than 50 severely burned students admitted to multiple hospitals.