Author: PV DESK

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the casualties in a tragic Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crash on the Milestone School and College campus at Diabari in the capital today. In a message of condolence today, Professor Yunus said, “I express deep shock and sorrow over the casualties in the plane crash.” The Chief Adviser said the loss caused to the Air Force personnel as well as to the students, guardians, teachers, and staff of Milestone School and College in this accident is irreparable. …

The government has declared a one-day state mourning tomorrow following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft on the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Uttara Diabari area, according to Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. The national flag will be flown at half-mast in all government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, educational institutions and private buildings of the country as well as Bangladesh missions abroad to observe mourning. At least 19 people were killed and over 50 injured after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone School and College in the capital’s…

At least 19 people including the pilot were killed and 164 injured after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) FT-7 BGI fighter aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone School and College in the capital’s Uttara area, said a press release of the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR). “Nineteen people including Flight Lieutenant Toukir Islam have so far been killed and 164 others injured in the crash,” said the release. The aircraft crash took place due to mechanical fault (the details of which will be informed after investigation) after taking off from the Bangladesh Air Force Base AK Khandaker…

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has described the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a “disgrace to the nation” and said she should never be forgiven. Speaking at a tree plantation programme at Zia Udyan in Dhaka on Sunday, held jointly by the Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal and the BNP-affiliated platform ‘Amra BNP Poribar’ as part of the month-long July mass uprising campaign, Fakhrul made the remarks. “A mother of a martyr wept as she said that the boy she had dreamed of and envisioned her future with was taken away from her,” Fakhrul said. “They…

Nahid Islam, the leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has claimed that their peaceful march is being stopped in several areas because one of their party members spoke the truth. He made this statement at a rally held in Chattogram’s Biplob Udyan on Sunday evening, after completing part of their national march. According to Nahid, the problems began after NCP’s main coordinator in Cox’s Bazar, Nasir Uddin Patwari, revealed some important truths to the public. He said that after this, their march faced resistance in various places. In Banshkhali, one of the party’s organizers was attacked and injured.…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated the ‘Army Headquarters Selection Board-2025’ at the Army Headquarters in the capital. In the 1st phase under this promotion board, eligible officers for the ranks of colonel and lieutenant colonel in Bangladesh Army will be considered for promotion, an ISPR press release said. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Adviser expressed gratitude for all the martyrs, war-wounded and brave freedom fighters of the great war of independence, especially the martyrs of the armed forces, including all the brave soldiers who sacrificed for the cause of the nation. Besides, he recalled…

Philosopher and human rights activist Farhad Mazhar has called on journalists to play an active role in fighting all types of fascism. Speaking at a discussion with journalists on Saturday (July 19) at Chattogram Press Club, he said, “There are different forms of fascism; secular, religious, and ideological. Journalists must stand against them all.” He stressed the need for a people-oriented constitution and said, “The people of Bangladesh need to understand what a constitution is and why it matters. Only then can we protect democracy and prevent fascism from returning.” Mazhar also spoke about Chattogram’s national importance, calling…

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman at Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi on Saturday evening. Earlier, Shafiqur fell ill while addressing a party rally in the capital’s Suhrawardy Udyan this afternoon. Despite feeling unwell, he completed his speech sitting on the stage. Later, he was taken to the hospital. Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher said the party leader fell ill due to the intense heat. Jamaat’s publicity wing in-charge Ataur Rahman Sarkar told the media that the Jamaat ameer’s health condition is now normal.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Managing Director and Chief Editor Mahbub Morshed today said Indian media is spreading propaganda on various issues against Bangladesh under a well-coordinated plan. “The propaganda disseminated by Indian media on various matters related to Bangladesh is not a simple issue. India, as a state, plays a significant role behind this. It is part of India’s coordinated plan,” he said at a roundtable discussion here today. Bangladesh Centre for Strategic Analysis (BCSA), a research and consulting firm that works to advance evidence-based policy formulation, strategic innovation and sustainable development, arranged the discussion titled “July Uprising…

Two planned roadside rallies of the National Citizen Party (NCP) were foiled in Cox’s Bazar today following controversial remarks by the party’s chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari, aimed at BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed. NCP leaders were scheduled to hold rallies in Chakaria and Eidgaon upazilas. However, both events were eventually abandoned upon obstruction from BNP supporters, with the stage for the Chakaria rally reportedly vandalised. Earlier in the day, the NCP held a gathering at Shaheed Daulat Maidan of Cox’s Bazar Public Library. Addressing the event, Nasiruddin Patwary said, “Once under the Awami League, Narayanganj…