August 17, 2026

RAB to Transition into SRB as Cabinet Approves New Legislation

Dhaka: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is finally set to be replaced by the Special Response Battalion (SRB) as the Cabinet today approved the draft of the Special Response Battalion Act, 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s specialised la…

Govt Approves LNG Purchase from BP Singapore

Dhaka: The government today approved a purchase proposal of two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from BP Singapore Pte Ltd at a combined cost of more than Taka 1,850 crore, including advance income tax, amid continued efforts to ensure uninterru…

Two College Students Killed in Godagari Road Accident

Godagari: Two college students were killed in a road accident in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi when their motorcycle was hit by a truck and they were subsequently crushed under the wheels of another vehicle.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, …

Government Vows to End Mob Culture, Ensures Rule of Law: Zabihullah

Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Public Administration Affairs Md Ismail Zabihullah today declared that the government will not tolerate ‘mob culture’ in the country. “We can assure you that no such mob culture will be tolerated. The country will ru…

Cabinet Approves Draft Law to Abolish RAB and Establish SRB

Dhaka: The Cabinet has approved the draft of the Special Response Battalion Act, 2026, which proposes the replacement of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) with a new specialized unit called the Special Response Battalion (SRB) under the police force.

Drug Peddler Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Heroin Seizure

Dhaka: A court here today convicted drug peddler Md Rob Miah and sentenced him to life imprisonment, along with a fine of Taka 10,000, in connection with a case involving the seizure of 225 purias of heroin from his possession in 2016. Judge Md Rohibu…