Taking 20 recommendations of the probe committee that investigated the BM Container Depot blast into cognisance, Cabinet Division has issued letters to ministries and departments concerned, asking them to take action following the suggestions and ensure punishment.

The government has urged all to pay toll to cross the newly opened Padma Bridge.

Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid appoints Imran Ahmed, Awami League lawmaker of Sylhet-4 constituency, as minister and Begum Fazilatun Nessa, woman MP from reserved seat-23, as state minister.

A parliamentary body sends back a bill to the Cabinet Division, seeking an increase in remuneration and allowances of lawmakers comparing to bureaucrats.