Christchurch Mosque Shooting
Ethics rather than policing of the internet
For many people in Australia and New Zealand, the horrific attack on mosques in Christchurch by an Australian national was not totally unexpected.
Christchurch Shooting: Two Bangladeshi victims laid to rest
Two Bangladeshis, who were killed in the recent mosque shootings in Christchurch of New Zealand, were buried yesterday at their ancestral homes in Narayanganj and Narsingdi.
Thanks to Ardern, New Zealand today soothes the soul
Those who have rushed to psychoanalyse 28-year-old Australian, Brenton Tarrant, for the outrage in Christchurch mosques killing 50 people, are concealing the reality, possibly without their knowing it. This line of inquiry will not explain why Christchurch or Pulwama, Utrecht and now Birmingham happened.
Post-Christchurch social reconstruction: Global the message, local the onus
It is not enough to alert the public of social cracks: how they can be repaired must be part and parcel of any de-constructing exercise.
From Breivik to Brenton to #HelloBrother
Terrorists kill without discrimination. Their tactics differentiate them from freedom fighters. Terrorists have no religion. They may have names—Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Muslim or any other.
Christchurch: Why this is not an isolated terrorist attack
In the aftermath of the deadly attacks in New Zealand that caused global shock, it is important to explore the broader questions about the ideology behind these acts of terrorism.
Terror attacks by non-Muslims get less media coverage
Terror attacks carried out by non-Muslims get less coverage compared to those by Muslims, said a report by the University of Alabama.
'Hatred' is the new terror
The attack on Twin Towers by Al Qaeda launched the so-called “war on terror”. The massacre of 50 innocent worshippers in Christchurch should now trigger a global “war on hatred”. If the jihadists needed to be reined in, and correctly so, the white supremacists need to be stopped with equal vigour and urgency.
Christchurch and the 'mass dissemination of hate' in the media
I woke up to the news of the horrific attack in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday, like millions around the world. I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed on Friday morning
The longest 10 minutes of my life
My hands are still shaking. It is only upon my third attempt that I have been able to sit in front of my laptop and try my best to put to words the most horrific incident I have witnessed in my entire life.
3 Bangladeshis among dead
Lying on a bed in Christchurch Hospital, Mohtasim Billah said he did not know how he survived yesterday's terror attack that left at least 49 people dead.
49 killed in Christchurch mosque massacre
A "right-wing extremist" and white supremacist armed with semi-automatic weapons rampaged through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch during Friday prayers, killing 49 worshippers and wounding dozens more.
Women's team shaken by attack
The Bangladesh women's football team were shocked at the news of mass shootings at two mosques in New Zealand yesterday which,
Murder in Mosques
There can be no place for hatred, intolerance and senseless violence anywhere in the world—of the type we witnessed in Christchurch on Friday which has killed at least 49 people so far, including 3 Bangladeshis and injured many more—as of going to print.
Foreign minister condemns attack, expresses grave concern
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen expresses his grave concern over the attacks at two mosques in Christchurch of New Zealand and says that the Bangladesh Cricket Team would be brought back home immediately.
Islamic world reacts with disgust at NZ mosque attacks
Political and Islamic leaders across Asia expressed their disgust at the deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand as some revealed their citizens had been caught up in the bloodshed.
‘Terrorist’ in NZ mosque attack Australian citizen
The gunman who killed numerous worshippers in a New Zealand mosque is a right-wing extremist with Australian citizenship, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
Lucky we escaped, trying for quick return: Khaled Mashud
Bangladesh cricket team's manager and former captain Khaled Mashud said they were very lucky not to have been inside the mosque when the shooting took place in Christchurch on Friday morning.