Law Minister Anisul Huq says trial of the militants will be held at the speedy trial tribunals, as special measures for punishing them quickly.

The High Court seeks explanation from two ministries regarding ambiguity in Children Act, 2013 in holding trial of an adult accused in a case filed under this law.

Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) recommends recruitment of 453 candidates in the 34th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination as assistant teacher in government high schools.

Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, also the chairman of the Saudi Council of Senior Scholars, criticises those planning to perform Hajj through unfair means.

Bangladesh condemns the killing of Bangladesh-origin Imam and his associate in New York city describing it as a cowardly act on peace-loving people.

The law ministry will start process tomorrow for dismissing four lower court judges for committing corruption and irregularities.

Prime Minister’s Economic Affairs Adviser Mashiur Rahman advocates for Rampal power plant near the Sundarbans saying that it will help the local industries to double their production capacity.

The National Committee to Protect Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports is to stage a sit-in on August 20 demanding cancellation of all kinds of agreements including Rampal power plant project that will cause harm to the Sundarbans.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurates the operational activities of the third seaport of Bangladesh at Payra in Patuakhali.

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam calls upon the Lebanon government to recruit more Bangladeshi workers.

Law Minister Anisul Huq urges the lawyers not to appear before any court on behalf of the militants in any case filed against them.

Those under 18 years will not be allowed to slaughter sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha from this year, the government says.

Supreme Court clears way for the Anti-Corruption Commission to collect wealth statement from Destiny Group Managing Director Rafiqul Amin and its Multi-purpose Operative Society Limited Chairman Mohammad Hossain.

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor and Social Development lifted the ban on the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers as of Wednesday, reports Arab News.

The High Court declares the construction of a house for Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) mayor by cutting a hill at Tigerpass in Chittagong illegal.

The Government appoints Air Vice Marshal Mahmud Hussain as the next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam. He will replace Mohammed Abdul Hye, who is appointed as the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Algeria.

Bangladesh Public Service Commission recommends recruitment of 898 candidates in the 34th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination as headmasters in government primary schools.

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3 due to a depression formed in the Bay.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her firm resolve to face manmade disaster alongside natural calamities as she said those killing human being in the name of Islam are causing total damage to the holy religion.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today says patriotism, efficiency and professionalism that Bangladesh Police have shown in tackling militancy in recent times have been appreciated at both home and abroad.