Bangladesh remains on edge after the death of Osman Hadi, who was a spokesperson of the Inqilab Moncho platform. Hadi, one of the prominent figures behind the anti-government uprising of last year, was declared dead on Thursday, days after he was shot at close range on December 12.

The Act replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, with a modern statutory framework that enhances livelihood security and is aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

The incident occurred in Bijauli village when seven people had gathered in the basement of the house to warm themselves by lighting a bonfire. All of them were trapped under the debris after the wall collapse. Here are more details on this.