SC Legal Aid Committee requests jail authorities across Bangladesh to provide info about under trial prisoners so that the committee can provide legal assistance to poor prisoners.

Unicef urges Bangladesh government to increase the budget allocation for child-related initiatives from 14 percent in 2016 to 20 percent by 2020.

Bangladesh formally joins International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing the Framework Agreement on ISA.

Pakistan’s federal government has decided to demand its outstanding amount from India and Bangladesh, The Express Tribune reports.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for global efforts to address the issue of climate-induced migrants to make the objectives of SDGs successful.

The High Court questions the legality of the provision for keeping 50 percent quota for foreigners for admission to private medical colleges.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the nation’s flag carrier, offers special discount in three domestic routes for the convenience of commuters.

Supreme Court lawyer sends a legal notice asking for an explanation from the administration under what authority they have carried out eviction process of Santals in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha on November 6.

The Supreme Court upholds a High Court order that granted bail to suspended Sylhet City Corporation mayor and BNP leader Ariful Haque Chowdhury in an explosive case, paving the way for him to walk out of jail.

The 10th Parliament will go into its 13th session on December 4 after a 54-day recess. President Abdul Hamid has convened the session exercising the power bestowed upon him as per Article 72 (1) of the Constitution, according to a PID handout.

Bangladesh Navy receives its two first-ever Chinese submarines, an arsenal that is expected to launch the evolution of the force into a new dimension.

President Abdul Hamid is to hold a view-exchange meeting with all stakeholders including civil societies and take their opinion before reconstituting the Election Commission (EC), says ruling Awami League presidium member Dr Abdur Razzak.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka for Morocco on a three-day official visit to attend two high-level segments of the Conference of the Parties (COP-22).

US Ambassador to Dhaka Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat says she will discuss with US President-elect Donald Trump on restoring GSP facilities for Bangladesh.

Government accountability and transparency in corruption is the most serious issue affecting Bangladesh now, says a survey report of World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Annual Survey 2016.

Different types of products made with the fibre of palm tree have gained popularity in the district.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her government's "zero tolerance" policy against terrorism and violent extremism, saying that there would be no impunity for such acts.

The ICT division of Bangladesh declares it has started a toll-free national help desk number of '999' on a trial basis. Initially, the service will be open from 7:00am to 10:00pm and will offer the service round the clock from next week, reads a press release of the ICT division.

Around two million foreign workers including Bangladeshis are holding the Temporary Employment Pass or work permits issued by Malaysian Immigration Department till September this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Supreme Court releases its full verdict directing the government to issue a new Warrant of Precedence giving status of district judges along with the ranks of government secretaries.