Milestone School jet crash caused by pilot’s ‘flight error’, report finds, issues safety recommendations
The Milestone School and College plane crash, which claimed 36 lives, was caused by a trainee pilot’s flight error, an investigation committee has found. The committee submitted its report to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday. Citing the report, Shafiqul said: “The accident occurred due to a pilot’s flight error. Today, its chief, Lt Gen Kamrul Hasan, submitted the report to the chief advisor. The building on the Milestone campus was also not constructed in line with RAJUK building codes.
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November 05, 2025 11:18 UTC
Bank merger: BB dissolves five boards, asks MDs to resign
The Bangladesh Bank has formally initiated the merger process of five Shariah-based banks that have been under discussion. In the first phase, the central bank dissolved the boards of directors of these banks and instructed all managing directors to resign. The banks are First Security Islami Bank PLC, Global Islami Bank PLC, Union Bank PLC, Exim Bank PLC and Social Islami Bank PLC. The MDs of these banks were summoned to an emergency meeting with the central bank governor on Wednesday afternoon. Union Bank’s Managing Director Humayun Kabir told bdnews24.com, “The letter has reached the bank.
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November 05, 2025 10:58 UTC
Police remind public of reward for weapons stolen during July Uprising as polls approach
Police remind public of reward for weapons stolen during July Uprising as polls approachAs the national elections draw near, the Police Headquarters has renewed its call for information on weapons and ammunition looted during the July Uprising, reminding the public of the government’s earlier reward announcement. Information leading to the recovery of a pistol or shotgun will carry a Tk 50,000 reward, while each recovered bullet will fetch Tk 500. Police stations and structures were set ablaze, vehicles torched, and large quantities of arms and ammunition looted. Three days later, the Police Headquarters urged those in possession of the stolen weapons to surrender them, setting a Sept 3 deadline and warning of legal action for non-compliance. At the time, police reported recovering 1,890 looted weapons, 92,000 rounds of ammunition, 2,880 tear gas shells, and 296 sound grenades.
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November 05, 2025 10:58 UTC
Fire breaks out in 14-storey building in Mohammadpur
A fire has broken out on the ground floor of a 14-storey building in the Kaderabad Housing area of Dhala’s Mohammadpur. Fire Service Duty Officer Rozina Akhter said firefighters rushed to the scene and brought the flames under control by 12:30 pm. “The Fire Service took a child to the hospital after she fell ill due to the smoke,” she said. Residents of the building hurried downstairs when news of the fire spread, triggering panic, according to a bdnews24.com report. Mohammadpur Police Station chief Kazi Rafiq told bdnews24.com that the fire was contained quickly and did not spread.
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November 05, 2025 08:38 UTC
Mir Snigdho, twin brother of ‘July martyr’ Mugdho, joins BNP
Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, the twin brother of Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho who was killed in the July Uprising, has joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He joined the party on Tuesday night at the BNP chairperson’s office in Gulshan after submitting the membership form to Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman joined the event virtually from London and welcomed Snigdho to the party. Mugdho, a student of the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), was killed on Jul 18 last year in Uttara’s Azampur during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement while distributing water to the protesters. A law graduate from Southeast University, Snigdho is currently serving as the deputy chief national commissioner of Bangladesh Scouts.
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November 04, 2025 23:52 UTC
India’s ED freezes Anil Ambani Group properties worth $853 Mn
India's Financial Crime Agency has frozen 75 billion rupees (US$ 853 million) worth of properties linked to companies of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group as part of a money-laundering probe, it said in a statement on Monday. The troubled conglomerate is owned by the younger brother of billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Reliance Infrastructure, another Anil Ambani Group company, said there was no impact on its operations, shareholders and employees from the ED's action. Investigators have detected the "fraudulent diversion of public money" by entities including Reliance Group-controlled companies Reliance Home Finance Ltd and Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, the ED said. ED said Reliance Communications Ltd and its group companies diverted more than 136 billion rupees through loan "evergreening", a practice where new loans are given to stressed borrowers to enable them to repay existing loans.
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November 04, 2025 22:00 UTC
BSEC fines former IFIC MD Sarwar Tk 50 million over ‘bond fraud’
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has fined former IFIC Bank managing director Shah Alam Sarwar Tk 50 million after confirming “fraudulent practices” in the promotion of the “IFIC Amar Bond”. Although the bond was issued under the name of a housing company, Shreepur Township Limited, it was promoted publicly as the “IFIC Amar Bond”. Investors were “misled” to believe that IFIC Bank had issued the bond directly, while the bank was only a guarantor. Shreepur Township Limited collected funds using the bank’s name,” BSEC said. The market regulator also imposed financial penalties: Salman was fined Tk 1 billion, Shayan Tk 500 million, and credit rating agency Emerging Credit Rating Tk 1 million.
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November 04, 2025 21:42 UTC
Ratargul crisis: Illegal fishing and tourist litter endanger Sylhet’s freshwater swamp forest
Environmentalists are raising alarm over the deteriorating condition of Ratargul, the freshwater swamp forest in Sylhet, citing both tourists’ carelessness and authorities’ negligence. Masum Billah, Forest Department officer for Sylhet Ratargul, said: “When tourist pressure is high, many people discard waste. The garbage is promptly cleared, but everyone must remain conscious.”Once considered Bangladesh’s only freshwater swamp forest, Ratargul spans 1,345 hectares, one of 22 freshwater swamp forests globally. PLASTIC POLLUTIONVisitors enter Ratargul from Majher Ghat, Chourangi Ghat, or Motor Ghat. Sylhet Deputy Commissioner Md Sarwar Alam confirmed both road and forest plastic clean-ups are under way.
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November 04, 2025 20:39 UTC
As Bangladesh eyes fleet expansion, European envoys push Airbus with trade leverage, strategic partnerships
AVIATION, TRADE AND STRATEGIC LEVERAGEEU Ambassador Michael Miller stressed the EU’s right to representation at Bangladesh’s aviation negotiation table. “Bangladesh’s aviation sector holds tremendous growth potential. Following a June meeting between Airbus Executive Vice President Wouter van Wersch and interim head Muhammad Yunus in the UK, Airbus has since maintained consistent high-level engagement with Bangladeshi officials. A common refrain in aviation circles is that mixed fleets, using both Boeing and Airbus aircraft, can complicate maintenance and operations. Miller concluded with a firm reminder, saying: “Bangladesh’s aviation sector is poised for major growth.
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November 04, 2025 20:39 UTC
Ancient libraries, including Rammala, to be digitised, says Advisor Mahfuj
Information Advisor Mahfuj Alam has said the government will initiate the digitisation of Bangladesh’s oldest libraries, including the historic Rammala Library in Cumilla. He made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon while visiting the Rammala Library at Ishwar Pathsala Maheshangan in Kandirpar. Mahfuj noted that the Rammala Library is Bangladesh’s third or fourth oldest manuscript archive, holding one of the largest collections of ancient manuscripts after Dhaka University and Varendra University. He observed that many manuscripts were in a “deteriorating state”, making digitisation “essential” to preserve palm-leaf manuscripts and other rare books. According to the Rammala Library authorities, the collection currently holds more than 8,500 manuscripts and rare books, making it one of the oldest archives in the Indian subcontinent.
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November 04, 2025 20:22 UTC
This might be my last election: Fakhrul
“This election may be my last!” wrote the 77-year-old BNP secretary general on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to party leaders and activists who have supported him throughout his career, bdnews24.com reports. The post came a day after Fakhrul was included in the list of potential BNP candidates for the election, set for February. I sincerely thank all the activists who have stood by me throughout my life!” Fakhrul wrote. Fakhrul began his political journey as a leftist with Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani’s National Awami Party (NAP) before joining the BNP. He became acting secretary general in 2011 and was elected secretary general at the sixth national council in 2016.
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November 04, 2025 20:19 UTC
Pakistan's Rauf given two-match ban, others sanctioned for Asia Cup behaviour
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has received a two-match suspension for breaching the ICC's code of conduct during matches against India at the Asia Cup in September, the governing body said on Tuesday. Emotions ran high around the matches between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who engaged in a brief military conflict in May. Rauf, who received four demerit points for two offences, misses Pakistan's One-Day International (ODI) matches against South Africa on Tuesday and Thursday. Yadav was also fined 30 percent of his match fees in one match. Bumrah and Farhan were given official warnings.
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November 04, 2025 19:39 UTC
Pakistan win ODI against South Africa in last over as Agha shows the way
Pakistan win ODI against South Africa in last over as Agha shows the waySalman Ali Agha top scored for Pakistan as they snatched a last-over victory over South Africa on Tuesday in an exciting finish to the first of three One Day Internationals at Faisalabad. Salman scored 62 as Pakistan won by two wickets with two balls remaining as they successfully chased down a 264-run target. Pakistan put South Africa in to bat and the tourists’ opening pair put on a 98-run partnership before teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who scored 57 off 60 balls on his ODI debut, was expertly caught at point. Quinton de Kock, back in the ODI ranks after a two-year absence, was South Africa’s top scorer with 63 and Corbin Bosch made a quick-fire 41 in the last overs before South Africa were bowled out for 263 with five balls to spare. The two teams meet again at Iqbal Stadium, hosting international cricket after a 17-year absence, on Thursday.
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November 04, 2025 19:39 UTC
NCP blames Bangladesh’s ‘political failures’ on BNP, Jamaat, Awami League
“In 1990, the Awami League, Jamaat, and BNP pledged reforms, but none of them kept their promises. “He tried political reform but did not succeed. We doubt how much reform BNP can truly deliver.”Nasiruddin also blamed BNP’s “corruption and wrong politics” for repeated uprisings. “They may argue that their name cannot be changed democratically, but I ask -- can you form a political party using Islam’s name in a democracy? It’s time for Jamaat and BNP to use this opportunity wisely.”Despite his criticism, Nasiruddin hinted at possible electoral alliances.
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November 04, 2025 19:39 UTC
BNP nomination sparks clashes, arson, roadblocks in Meherpur
Violence, arson, and vandalism have broken out between supporters of the nominated and denied BNP candidates in Meherpur-2, prompting police and Army deployment in Gangni to restore law and orderOn Monday afternoon, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the party’s nomination of 237 candidates in Dhaka. In Meherpur-2, former MP Amzad Hossain was nominated as the party’s Paddy Sheaf candidate. District BNP President Javed Masud Milton had sought the nomination but was denied. That evening, Milton’s supporters declared Amzad unwelcome in the area and staged protests, accompanied by acts of vandalism. The unrest continued into Tuesday morning.
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November 04, 2025 18:38 UTC