Bangladesh and India sign a memorandum of understanding on the route permit for carrying petroleum goods from Assam to Tripura through Bangladesh territory.

High Court seeks an explanation from the authorities concerned of two Dhaka city corporations whether they have taken steps for removal of all billboards, banners, posters and other publicity materials from the structures in Dhaka.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks city planners to keep spaces for adequate water bodies and reservoirs for new townships for environmental reasons and combating disasters like outbreak of fire.

Fate of at least 5,000 Hajj pilgrims from Bangladesh is uncertain as Hajj agencies failed to confirm their visas and plane tickets in time.

The government approves the construction of Akhaura-Agartala dual gauge railway link project aiming to improve rail connectivity and boost trade between the two countries.

The government will start process from tomorrow to shut Citycell as it has failed to pay dues around Tk 477.51 crore despite several reminders.

DU Vice-Chancellor Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique inaugurates programmes marking the National Mourning Day at the university campus.

In an attempt to boost mutual cooperation in the energy sector, India is planning to build an oil and gas pipeline with Bangladesh, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister of India Dharmendra Pradhan says.

The stranded wild elephant recently rescued and named as Bangabahadur, will not be transported to Bangabandhu Safari Park in Gazipur today as was expected.

People from all walks of life are observing the National Mourning Day with due respect and solemnity, marking the 41st anniversary of assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The police are now united to fight against the militancy and those who are trying to create unrest in the country in the

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.