Airborne terror echoes: The ‘Mayday’ distress call
“Mayday… Mayday… Mayday…” “No power… No thrust… Going down…”
“Mayday… Mayday… Mayday…” “No power… No thrust… Going down…”
For the fourth day in a row, the Secretariat has been flooded with protesting government employees. The atmosphere echoes with slogans like “We want job security, we want empathetic laws” and “We reject oppressive laws.” The uproar, both inside and outside the administrative complex, is sending shockwaves through the state machinery. The unrest stems from the recently passed Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, and has prompted the government to form a review committee headed by Law and Justice Division Secretary Sheikh Abu Taher amid the employees’ persistent protests demanding its repeal.
Dhaka’s administrative zone is witnessing a wave of unrest. Protests are ongoing simultaneously at three key institutions: the Secretariat, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), and the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). From civil service officials across 25 cadres to employees of the Rural Electrification Board, various groups are staging work stoppages over different demands.
Amid the ongoing bloodshed and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, Bangladesh has responded positively to the idea of delivering aid, albeit cautiously. While the term “humanitarian corridor” remains contentious, Dhaka is currently adopting a position of “cautious optimism” about allowing international assistance to reach Rakhine via its border.
A major administrative reshuffle has been seen again in the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh.
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight landed safely in Dhaka yesterday despite losing a wheel from its left side main landing gear shortly after it took off. However, even in that dangerous situation, Biman pilot Captain Jamil Billah set an example with great skill and bravery. Due to his skill, composure and quick decision-making, 71 passengers were able to reach their destination safely. Now the whole country is pouring in praise for this brave pilot.