Jamalpur's Dewanganj Municipality Mayor Shah Newaz Shahanshah has been suspended, according to a notification of Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government plans to induct ultramodern ships, war equipment and technology in the future aiming to increase the capability of Bangladesh Navy.

President Abdul Hamid has invited two more political parties to hold dialogue on the reconstitution of the next Election Commission (EC), scheduled to be held next week.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel to discharge duties with patriotism, honesty and discipline.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said he wants December 30 to be declared as “Expatriates’ Day”, which will be celebrated in the country every year.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said he wants December 30 to be declared “Expatriates’ Day” and celebrated annually in the country.

Civil society organisations working on democracy, good governance, and human rights last year were subject to strict control by the regulatory authorities and various types of bureaucratic harassment in Bangladesh, says a global index report.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released a commemorative postage stamp marking the golden jubilee of the country's victory and the day of surrender by the Pakistani occupation forces.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain today emphasised the need for formulation of a law for the appointment of High Court judges.

President Abdul Hamid is scheduled to initiate a dialogue with political parties next week to discuss issues related to the reconstitution of the new Election Commission (EC).

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh would be a developed country by 2041 as youngsters are availing the opportunities to hone their talents in Digital Bangladesh.

Turning down allegations of human rights violation against seven present and former officials of Rab, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today said every incident of human rights violation is investigated properly in Bangladesh and legal action is taken accordingly.

A total of 50 Bangladesh Election Commission officials are to be trained at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi as part of a capacity development programme.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today said his ministry did not receive any application filed for renewal of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s passport.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said they are hoping to start the excavation work of Buriganga Adi (old) Channel from February next year.

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the government is looking for legal scope to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's medical treatment abroad.

The government will launch a long-term project on the supply of drinking water across the country through the use of internal sources of water, said LGRD Minister Md Tazul Islam today.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to work as "frontline soldiers", to implement the Perspective Plan 2041 -- being imbued with patriotism, to make Bangladesh a developed country. 

Expressing firm determination to bring order in public transport at any cost, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said buses plying the city roads without route permits will be seized from December 1.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the parliament that the country’s graduation as a developing nation has offered an opportunity to brand Bangladesh accordingly to the whole world.