Militancy
Video released by Rab: Families trace missing ones
Abu Jafar’s family was sure that he had been living in the Maldives for the last three years. He last visited Bangladesh in 2019 and left home saying he was going to the Maldives.
‘Biggest militant threat’ country has ever faced
Jama’atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya posed a bigger security threat than any militant outfit ever did, law enforcers said.
Fugitive convict Sohel’s house now branded as 'Jongibari'
The Lalmonirhat’s house of Abu Siddiq Sohel, one of the two militant convicts on death row who escaped from a Dhaka court premises yesterday, is under lock and key..Since this morning, Sohel’s neighbours in Kumrihat Bheteshwar village in Aditmari upazila have started calling his house “Jon
Why the delay in deradicalisation programmes?
There's no room for complacency when it comes to militancy
Religious freedom worsening in Bangladesh, across South Asia: US report
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has expressed deep concerns about the worsening religious freedom conditions in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries.
State needs to protect youths from militancy: Speakers
Speakers at a conference say the state has to take responsibility of ensuring that the youths do not get derailed by extremism and militancy.
Build resistance against militancy, terrorism: PM
Describing militancy, terrorism, corruption and narcotics as wounds of society, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon all to put up resistance unitedly against these menaces.
Stay away from militancy, drug: IGP to children
Inspector General of Police Mohammad Javed Patwary asks all to stay away from militancy and drug abuse to build a prosperous Bangladesh.
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet
Pakistan has summoned the US ambassador, an embassy spokesman says, a rare public rebuke after Donald Trump lashed out at Islamabad with threats to cut aid over "lies" about militancy.
Dhaka raid militant Rouf missing ‘NSU student’
One of the militants killed in gun battle during Dhaka raid in Kalyanpur has been identified as a "missing student of privately-run North-South University". However, confusion has arisen over identity of another militant as two families are claiming the same body.
Gain skills in using modern technology to combat terrorism: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs all the security forces to earn expertise in using modern technology alongside receiving training to fight terrorism and militancy.
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.
From music lover to ‘militant’
Here is more about a music lover turned militant Tahmid Rahman Safi, who was the first person to appear in a video in Bengali allegedly released by the militant group Islamic State.
Cop narrates surreal scenes of terror in Sholakia
The attackers were hesitant to cross the checkpoint and suddenly there was an explosion. Some members of the police team fell to the ground. Seconds later, there was another explosion. With firearms in one hand and a machete in the other, the attackers later tried to make their way to the road that leads to the Sholakia ground.
Anger over security as Iraqis mourn 200 dead in Baghdad bombing
Iraqis mourn more than 200 people killed in a Baghdad suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State group and accused the government of not doing enough to protect them.
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.
IS link not confirmed yet: US
The US State Department says it “cannot yet confirm” the link of Middle-east-based terror group Islamic State (IS) with the hostage crisis at a restaurant in Bangladesh capital Dhaka though the group reportedly claimed credit for the attack.
SP Babul Akter freed after 'interrogation'
SP Babul Akter has been freed hours after he was picked up by police for quizzing in connection with brutal murder of his wife in Chittagong on June 5.
Crossfire is not the answer to militancy
We cannot but express our total dismay at the rising number of deaths of suspects in police custody.
