Finance Minister AMA Muhith says that the government is mulling creating an ‘independent metropolitan communication authority’ to ease traffic congestion in different important cities including Dhaka Metropolitan City.

US President Barack Obama writes to the family of slain LGBT magazine editor Xulhaz Mannan and extends his condolences.

The government has backtracked on its move to implement the new VAT law from the start of the new fiscal year in the face of resistance from businesses, a section of revenue officials and inadequate preparation by the National Board of Revenue (NBR).

The CNG refueling stations across the country will remain open round the clock for 10 days from July 1 to ensure smooth journey of people during the Eid-ul-Fitr.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) directs operators to block all roaming SIMs if their customers fail to biometrically re-register their connection within seven days from the date of their arrival .

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells parliament that the country’s law and order situation is normal and people are getting justice as her government has taken various effective steps.

The sitting of the eleventh session of the 10th parliament resumes on June 1, 2016. Finance Minister AMA Muhith is scheduled to place the national budget for the next fiscal year (2016-17) on June 2.

The government splits home ministry into two divisions, according to a letter of Ministry of Public Administration

A three-member probe body, headed by Additional Police Superintendent of the district Md Shariful Haque, was formed to investigate

The High Court directs the prison authorities to admit Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna to Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital in Dhaka immediately for his treatment.

For the first time in the county’s history, a total of 44 women soldiers joins the Bangladesh Navy.

The High Court directs authorities concerned not to take any steps for transferring pending civil cases from the High Court to the lower courts for next three months.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reassured that the door of Bangladesh is open for the Japanese investors as she said that some recent incidents won't frustrate investment climate.

Twenty-three more Biranganas (war heroines) are recognised as freedom fighters for their contribution in the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses her high hope that the overall excellent cooperative ties between Bangladesh and Japan will deepen further in the future.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sends 20 kilograms of hilsa from the Padma river for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is going to take oath for the second term tomorrow.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaches Japan today on a four-day official visit to attend the G7 outreach programme where she will take the leadership role in four basic subjects.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) launches a call center where telecom subscribers will be able to register any telecom related complaint.

Law Minister Anisul Huq says modifications will be made to Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), if needed, as per the directives of the Supreme Court.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses her heartfelt condolence and profound sympathy on the tragic loss of lives in devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka which was caused by Cyclonic storm Roanu.