Xulhaz killing

Eight charged with killing Xulhaz-Tonoy

Police yesterday pressed charges against eight members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam, including its military wing commander major (sacked) Zia, in the killing of LGBT magazine editor Xulhaz Mannan and his friend in 2016.

Xulhaz-Tonoy murder: Charges pressed against 8 militants

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) presses charges against eight members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam including sacked army major Zia in connection with the killing of LGBT magazine editor Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy in 2016.

Obama writes to slain LGBT editor’s family

US President Barack Obama writes to the family of slain LGBT magazine editor Xulhaz Mannan and extends his condolences.

Xulhaz killing suspect held in Kushtia

Police have arrested a man in Kushtia who according to the law enforcers had given a firearm to the killers of USAID staff Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Tonoy.

Bangladesh, US and India to fight terrorism jointly: Bernicat

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Bernicat says the US, Bangladesh and India will join efforts in countering violent extremism and terrorism.

US ready to help Bangladesh fight terror

The United States yesterday said it was ready to help Bangladesh fight terrorism and violent extremism by providing it with experts and technical support.

Brutal Killings / US urges Bangladesh for effective, quick probe

The United States yesterday pressed the Bangladesh government to bring the perpetrators of the brutal murders of secular bloggers and activists to justice through effective and prompt investigations.

Take all steps possible to protect citizens, US tells Bangladesh

The United States wants to see Bangladesh government take every step possible to protect its citizens, Spokesperson of US State Department Mark Toner says in a daily press briefing.

US with Bangladesh in fight against terror

US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat has said what have been happening in Bangladesh are not its “characteristics” at all.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

All in a Week

Rossing thousands of miles to come to the Bay area should have been fun. Contrary to my expectations, the journey turned out to be a straight disappointment.

April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016

HRW urges probe into Xulhaz killing

The Human Rights Watch calls upon the government to immediately investigate the killings of Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Tonoy Fahim.

April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016

Govt shifting blame for recent killings: Khaleda

Blaming the head of the government for the recent killings, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the government is shifting the blame to other people in a bid to hide facts.

April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016

UN, US, UK, Germany, Denmark, Norway, CPJ condemn Xulhaz killing

UN, US, UK, CPJ, Denmark and Norway condemn the murders of USAID staff Xulhaz Mannan and his friend in Dhaka’s Kalabagan area.

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