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Milestone tragedy: DNA tests confirm identities of Raisa Moni, 4 others
06:22 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has successfully identified five individuals, among them students and staff, who lost their lives in the tragic fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara on July 21. The identification was made through DNA analysis of mutilated remains recovered after the incident.
Tarique Rahman to register as voter upon return to Bangladesh
06:01 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has not yet registered as a voter, but plans to do so upon his return to Bangladesh, according to sources from the Election Commission (EC).
Chinmoy denied bail in 5 cases
05:11 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayA Chattogram court has denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote and a former ISKCON leader, in five cases including one of a lawyer murder...
3 killed in clash over land dispute
04:35 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayThree people were killed and 15-20 others injured as rival groups clashed over land ownership in Kurigram's Rowmari on Thursday morning, July 24...
Macron, Brigitte sue influencer for claiming Brigitte born male
04:24 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayFrench President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, filed a defamation lawsuit against US right-wing influencer and podcaster Candace Owens in Delaware Superior Court on Wednesday, July 23.
Milestone tragedy: Chinese medical team to reach Dhaka this evening
04:04 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayAt the request of the interim government of Bangladesh, a Chinese emergency medical team consisting of five burn-specialist doctors and nurses will arrive in Dhaka Thursday evening, July 24...
Law enforcers must provide clear identification during arrests: Asif Nazrul
03:56 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayLaw Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday announced comprehensive amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, introducing strict safeguards to prevent arbitrary arrests and ensure transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
6-member inquiry commission formed to probe Gopalganj violence
03:49 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayA six-member inquiry commission, headed by a retired judge, has been established to investigate the violent incidents that occurred in Gopalganj on July 16.
Technical snag forces Biman emergency landing with 287 aboard
03:35 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayA Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying 287 passengers performed a safe emergency landing at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram 20 minutes after departing for Dhaka, prompted by a technical malfunction.
Plane carrying nearly 50 crashes in Russia, no sign of survivors
02:34 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayA passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people crashed in a remote spot in Russia's far eastern region of Amur on Thursday, with no immediate signs of survivors, authorities said.
Govt to confer state honours on 2 teachers killed in plane crash
02:02 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe government has decided to confer state honours on two teachers of Milestone School and College — Maherin Chowdhury and Masuka Begum — who died in the recent plane crash. The decision was made at a regular meeting of the Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on Thursday (July 24).
Pay Commission formed with Zakir Ahmed as chief
01:41 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe government has formed a new Pay Commission for employees and officials under the National Pay Scale. The decision was made at a regular meeting of the Advisory Council, led by Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, on Thursday, July 24.
No more party symbols in local polls
01:20 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayAsif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has announced that a decision has been made to remove party symbols from local government elections.
BB withdraws dress code guideline after backlash
12:29 PM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayBangladesh Bank has withdrawn its earlier guideline regarding employees’ attire following widespread criticism. The bank’s Executive Director and Spokesperson, Arif Hossain Khan, confirmed the withdrawal to reporters around 11:30am on Thursday (July 24).
3 killed, 10 injured as buses collide head-on in Faridpur
11:55 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayAt least three people were killed and 10 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses in the Mallikpur area of Kanaipur on the Faridpur-Magura highway in Faridpur around 10:00am on Thursday (July 24).
Low-Pressure in Bay: Sea ports asked to hoist signal 3
11:24 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayA low-pressure system has formed over the northern Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. Due to its influence, the Meteorological Department has instructed all sea ports across the country to hoist local cautionary signal number three.
BCCI makes U-turn, to join Asia Cup meeting in Dhaka virtually
11:06 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has made a major U-turn in regard to the Asia Cup. After initially boycotting the Asia Cup meeting set to be held in Dhaka on Thursday, July 24, the board is set to attend the meeting virtually.
India expulsions to Bangladesh unlawful, target Muslims: HRW
10:35 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayIndia has pushed hundreds of ethnic Bengali-speaking Muslims into Bangladesh without due process, Human Rights Watch said Thursday, accusing the government of flouting rules and fuelling bias on religious lines.
Ex-Chief Justice Khairul Haque detained
09:33 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayFormer Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque was detained on Thursday morning by the Detective Branch (DB) of police from his house in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. DB Joint Commissioner Mohammad Nasirul Islam confirmed the detention to Jago News.
Wildfire kills 10 forest workers, rescuers in Turkey
09:01 AM, 24 Jul 2025 ThursdayA wildfire killed at least 10 forest workers and rescuers on Wednesday who were battling to douse the flames near Eskisehir in western Turkey, the authorities said.