BOGURA, March 5, 2026 (BSS)- The Election Commission has declared the nomination papers of three candidates, including those from BNP and Jamaat, valid for the Bogura-6 (Sadar) parliamentary by-election scheduled for April 9.    The nomination papers were scrutinized in the presence of the candidates at the district election office this morning. After the scrutiny, Senior District Election Officer Md Fazlul Karim declared the nomination papers of all three candidates valid. The valid candidates are Md Rezaul Karim Badsha (BNP), Md Abidur Rahman Sohel (Jamaat) and Al Amin Talukdar (Bangladesh Development Party). In the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections held on February 12, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman won the Bogura-6 (Sadar) and Dhaka-17 constituencies.  Later, he vacated the Bogura-6 seat, prompting the Election Commission to declare the seat vacant and announce the schedule for the by-election.   

CHATTOGRAM, March 5, 2026 (BSS) - Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain announced to launch a special 'Crush Program' next week to combat mosquito infestation in all 41 wards of the city.    “To enhance the efforts, six additional hand spray machines have been acquired by the CCC for mosquito control. These professional-grade spray machines, provided by Primo Healthcare, are equipped with efficiently spray larvicide or insecticide. With large capacity tanks and powerful spray systems, these machines can cover a distance of up to 12 meters.  They also feature anti-vibration technology and comfortable shoulder belts for ease of use, even during extended operation hours,” he added.   Dr. Shahadat Hossain gave this information at a ceremony held to  mark hand over of six hand spray machines of American technology for spraying BTI medicine at the city's Tiger Pass CCC office on Thursday.   Mayor Dr. Shahadat announced that the CCC is now using American technology larvicide BTI to prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya. This technology is highly effective and eco-friendly in eliminating mosquito larvae, with positive results seen in experimental applications. To address sudden increases in mosquito populations due to weather changes, a comprehensive program will be launched across all 41 wards of the city next week.  This program will include larvicide spraying, fogging, drain cleaning, waste removal, and public awareness campaigns.   Mayor Dr. Shahadat emphasized the need for coordinated efforts in every ward to control mosquito breeding.  He highlighted the importance of citizen participation in preventing stagnant water accumulation in and around their homes to combat dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses. The collective cooperation of city residents is crucial in controlling these diseases.   The event was attended by Humayun Kabir Chowdhury, Chief Accounting Officer of the City Corporation, Malaria and Mosquito Control Officer Md. Sharful Islam Mahi, and other health care officers.