April 5, 2026

Public Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Passed in Parliament

Dhaka: The Parliament on Sunday passed the Public Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026 inducting stringent disciplinary measures and a fast-track investigation process to ensure accountability and discipline among government employees. The proposed law seek…

Farmers Set to Produce a Record Onion Harvest in Rangpur Region

Rangpur: After exceeding the fixed farming target, enthusiastic farmers are set to produce an all-time record of nearly 150,000 tonnes of onions in Rangpur agricultural region during the 2025-2026 Rabi season. Harvesting of this spicy crop is continui…

Fire Service Forms Probe Committee Over Keraniganj Factory Fire

Keraniganj: A five-member committee has been formed to investigate the fire at a tin-shed gas lighter factory in Kadamtali of Keraniganj that left at least five people dead. The committee is headed by the Director (Operations and Maintenance) of the F…

Death Toll Rises to Six in Keraniganj Factory Fire, Two Injured

Keraniganj: The death toll from the devastating fire at a tin-shed gas lighter factory in the Kadamtali Gol Chattar area of Keraniganj has risen to six after rescuers recovered one more body, authorities confirmed.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sa…

8 BGB Platoons Deployed for Bogura-6 By-Polls

Bogura: Eight platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed to maintain law and order for the Bogura-6 (Sadar) by-election scheduled to be held on April 9.

According to United News of Bangladesh, a BGB handout issued on Saturday stat…