A passenger bus belonging to Achim Paribahan was set on fire near Pragati Sarani in North Badda, Dhaka, on Sunday night around 8:15 p.m., according to police. Sub-Inspector Md. Golam Kibria Khan of Badda Police Station confirmed the incident, stating that firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control and no injuries or fatalities were reported. Authorities have yet to determine who was responsible for the fire or the motive behind it. Police have launched an investigation to uncover how the fire started and whether it was an act of sabotage or an accident. The incident adds to growing concerns over public transport safety in the capital, where sporadic cases of vehicle arson have been reported in recent months. Officials said further updates would follow once the forensic and security footage analyses are complete. The event underscores the need for enhanced surveillance and emergency response readiness in Dhaka’s busy transport corridors.