Islamic State
“Response to insulting Prophet": Islamic State claims attack on Kabul Sikh temple
An attack claimed by Islamic State on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least two people and injured seven, officials said, another deadly incident in a spate of violence targeting minorities and places of worship.
Trump confirms death of Islamic State chief Baghdadi in US raid
President Donald Trump says that elusive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed, dying "like a dog," in a daring, nighttime raid by US special forces deep in northwest Syria.
Instructions from headquarters: Islamic State's new guerrilla manual
After losing territory, Islamic State fighters are turning to guerrilla war - and the group's newspaper is telling them exactly how to do it.
Stay alert
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in parliament yesterday asked people to be alert and inform law enforcement agencies about any suspected terror and militant activities without delay.
Editorial / IS shorn of their territory
The Kurdish-led forces in Syria pronounced the death of the IS caliphate after raising their flag in Baghouz, a remote riverside village, where jihadists of different nationalities made their last desperate stand against the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
FINAL OFFENSIVE ON LAST IS HIDEOUT IN SYRIA / 3,000 fighters surrender
US-backed forces said yesterday the Islamic State group was living its "final moments" after thunderous shelling on its last scrap of land in eastern Syria prompted 3,000 jihadists to surrender.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Melbourne attack
Islamic State says one of its fighters carried out a knife attack in Melbourne in which one person died and two were wounded.
Iraq sentences 19 Russian women to life for joining IS
Iraq sentences 19 Russian women to life in prison for joining the Islamic State group, according a judicial source.
Bangladeshi youth jailed in the UK for recruiting IS militants
A Bangladeshi national, who tried to recruit IS fighters around the world from his London home, has been jailed for seven years by a court in the UK.
‘I was misquoted’: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says he was misquoted about his earlier comment on the recent militant attacks.
Gulshan attack a stain on country's image: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the Gulshan terror attack and subsequent incidents were carried out by a quarter with vested interest aimed at maligning the bright image of Bangladesh as 'a role model of development' which the country has earned over the years through persistent endevour of her government.
IS confirms key leader Shishani’s death
A news agency linked to so-called Islamic State has confirmed the death of key leader Omar Shishani, who the US said it killed in March.
Muhith stresses need to fortify parental bond
Finance Minister AMA Muhith underscores the need to strengthen the bond between parents and children in view of the recent attacks held in Bangladesh.
NSU might scrap studentship if absent for 1 semester
North South University is on the verge of taking a major decision to strip studentship for anyone being found absent for four months without valid reason. A recommendation for such stern action has come in view after the university’s students have been found involved in terrorist activities.
Dhaka, Sholakia attacks to topple govt: Minister
Attacks in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone and Sholakia Eidgah were aimed at toppling the government, says Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu.
Cops sue 2 detained over Sholakia attack
Police sue the two detainees and some anonymous others over the Eid-day attack on Sholakia Eidgah in a case filed under anti-terrorism act.
Be cautious in granting bail to ‘militants’: Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq urges the judges to become more cautious and rigid in granting bail to the accused detained in connection with militancy-related cases.
OPINION: Why so-called IS chooses to bomb during Ramadan
To the radical mind, if additional prayer and alms giving is encouraged in Ramadan - then why not more bloodshed too? View it that way and you understand precisely the line of reasoning that has given rise to such a grisly and gruesome death toll this year.
Dhaka siege: Bodies of 7 Japanese victims reach Tokyo
Bodies of the seven Japanese nationals who were killed in a militant attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in Bangladesh capital Dhaka return to home soil Tuesday morning.
