Holey Artisan Bakery
Holey Artisan attack timeline
The nation witnessed one of the most devastating hostage crises it had ever experience
In memory of a loved one lost too early
The walls of the school were adorned with pictures of the victims of the militant attack at Holey Artisan Bakery.
2 yrs of Gulshan tragedy / All-out efforts in tough times only
Socio-political campaigns against militancy get momentum after a major terror attack but fizzle out when the situation comes under control. Then a laid-back attitude prevails until terrorists regroup and strike again.
Faraaz honoured as ‘righteous’ in Italy
Students of Rummo High School in Benevento, Italy, accepts Dhaka café attack victim Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain as “the first Righteous” for his courageous role.
Another café attack planner arrested: cops
A key “Neo JMB” militant, who is one of the planners of last year's Gulshan café attack, was arrested in Natore early yesterday, police say.
Recounting 'Operation Thunderbolt'
When the terror attack was unfolding at the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka on the night of July 1 last year, Lt Col MM Imrul Hasan, a commando, was watching a movie with his family at a resort in Habiganj, some 180km from the capital.
Homage to Dhaka cafe attack victims
Eerie quiet engulfed Gulshan road no 79 since this morning as people slowly make their way to the grounds of the Holey Artisan Bakery, witness to the worst-ever hostage crisis in the country that left 22 people killed including 17 foreigners.
Is Morgan risking his career?
Is England one-day captain Eoin Morgan risking his international career by refusing to tour Bangladesh on security fears?
DMC writes to take away bodies of killed militants
Dhaka Medical College authorities urge police to take away the bodies of killed militants, which neither the families nor anyone is claiming yet.
Tribute paid for the Dhaka cafe attack victims
Relatives and friends of the victims of Holey Artisan attack, along with people from all walks of life, pay their tribute to the departed souls with flowers at the entrance of Road 79 in Gulshan diplomatic zone of Dhaka.
Khaleda calls for unity to rid militancy
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia calls the Gulshan cafe attack a “cowardly act” and urged for a national unity to rid Bangladesh from militancy.
Hostage crisis an outcome of gov’t misdeeds: Khaleda
Terming the Gulshan hostage crisis an outcome of government’s misdeeds, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia again calls upon the government to reach a national unity in a bid to eliminate extremism from the country.
Get united to resist terrorists: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announces a two-day national mourning for the victims of Holey Artisan Bakery attack at Gulshan diplomatic zone in Dhaka and urges all, including anti-terrorism committees, community police and general people, to get united to resist a handful of derailed terrorists.
Confusion over death of Bangladeshi citizens
In the backdrop of confusion over whether there is any Bangladeshi citizen among the dead victims at Holey Artisan cafe, a top military officer insists that not all of the 20 killed by the militants were foreigners.
Siege ends but fate of 7 Japanese hostages still unknown
Of the eight Japanese citizens who were taken hostage by gunmen at Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, one was rescued, a top official says in Tokyo. Japan was unable to contact the seven, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Koichi Hagiuda told reporters.
Bloody end to Dhaka hostage crisis
Twelve-hour-long hostage crisis at a cafe in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone ends after army commandos stormed the restaurant and rescued 13 people including Indian and Japanese citizens. Our correspondents say they have seen several bodies lying at the popular eatery. Officials have yet to hold any briefing.
Youth picked up from near Holey Artisan
Law enforcers pick up a youth from near the Holey Artisan Bakery where gunmen have held a number of people including foreign nationals and children hostage.
Anxious wait for families of Holey Artisan hostages
Panic can be clearly seen in all of their faces as the family members wait for the rescue of their dear ones held hostage inside the hitherto quiet dining place in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone.
IS claims Gulshan attack: Report
Islamic State claims responsibility of the attack in the Spanish restaurant at Dhaka’s Gulshan diplomatic zone where at least two police officers have died and over 20 others being held hostage.
