Law enforcers are to write to the home ministry to take necessary steps to ban militant outfit Ansar-Al-Islam, an alleged Bangladesh chapter of al-Qaeda in the Indian Sub-Continent.

The officials of different government bodies have called a meeting with water transport owners and workers this evening to discuss the ongoing indefinite river vessel strike imposed by the latter across the country.

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali says all the aspects of Bangladesh-US relations will be discussed during Secretary of State John Kerry's next week visit to Bangladesh.

The High Court asks the National Human Rights Commission to explain in two weeks under what authority and how it disposes of the allegation of human rights violation.

The draft of the National Broadcast Act will be placed before the cabinet for approval shortly, says Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu.

Four hundred workers of Baikunthapur Tea Garden in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj got their wages for four weeks yesterday after a wait

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission is to organise a public hearing to know about the mobile phone users' experiences on the quality of services.

Hajj Department under Religious Affairs Ministry asks a total of 483 Hajj agents to submit pilgrims’ passports to Saudi Arabian Embassy for Hajj visas by August 28.

High Court issues an injunction on constructing a building for a market on the bank of historical Laldighi, a public water body in Cox’s Bazar town, for next six months.

A High Court bench stays government’s order to shutdown Citycell's operation or cancel its license up to September 16.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Hoque asks all not to carry out any direct or indirect publicity in favour of banned militant outfits in the social media.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission decides to allow Grameenphone a new number series of 013 with their existing 017 prefix which is close to be exhausted.

Bangladesh government should form a commission to find out the conspirator of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman killing, Law Minister Anisul Huq says.

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.