DHAKA, April 5, 2026 (BSS) – A total of 42,710 litres of fuel were seized during nationwide drives conducted to curb illegal hoarding and ensure a stable fuel supply. The information was disclosed today in a press release issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources. According to the release, 333 mobile courts were operated across the country in the last 24 hours. During the drives, 41,700 litres of diesel and 1,010 litres of petrol were recovered. Additionally, 107 cases were filed, and two individuals were sentenced to 14 days in prison. The operations also led to the collection of fines amounting to Tk 4,34,650. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division stated that such drives will continue to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply and prevent irregularities.

CHANDPUR, April 5, 2026 (BSS) - Two children drowned while bathing in a pond at Faridganj upazila of the district today. The deceased were identified as Yasin (8), and Russell (6), two brothers and sons of Abul Bashar of Kutubpur village under Rupsa Uttar union in the upazila. The incident occurred in Kutubpur village of Rupsa Uttar union in Faridganj upazila. Acting chairman of Rupsa Uttar Union Parishad Zahirul Islam said the two children were students of a local Hafezia madrasa. Like any other day, they returned home from the madrasa at noon and went to the pond to bathe. At that time, their mother was busy with household chores. When the children did not return, family members began searching and later found them floating in the pond. They were rescued and taken to Faridganj upazila Health Complex in critical condition, where the doctor declared them dead. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Faridganj Police Station Mohammad Helal Uddin confirmed the incident.