Dhaka attack

‘Unknown person gave me IS cap’

Rakibul Hasan Regan, who was sentenced to death in the Holey Artisan café attack case, yesterday claimed that he got the prayer cap with the IS logo from an unknown person on the crowded court premises on November 27, the day the verdict in the case was delivered.

Holey Artisan Cafe Attack / Prosecution to move appeal against Mizan’s acquittal: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Patwary says they will move an appeal with the High Court (HC) against an accused who was acquitted in the Holey Artisan cafe attack case.

Where did the IS cap come from?

After a Dhaka tribunal delivered the verdict in the Holey Artisan Café attack case today, one of death row convicts reached into his pocket and brought out a prayer cap emblazoned with the emblem of the Islamic State.

AC Rabiul’s family wants quick execution of verdict

The family of Detective Branch of Police’s Assistant Commissioner Rabiul Karim wants immediate execution of the verdict in the Holey Artisan café attack case.

Defence will challenge Holey Artisan attack verdict

The defence expresses dissatisfaction and says they would challenge the Holey Artisan attack verdict that sentenced seven people to death.

Gulshan Café attack case: Prosecution happy with verdict

The prosecution has expressed their satisfaction over the verdict that awarded death penalty to seven militants in Holey Artisan Café attack case.

Holey Artisan Café attack: 7 militants get death, one acquitted

Seven militants are sentenced to death for their involvement in 2016 Holey Artisan attack that left 22 people, including 17 foreigners, dead.

Dhaka was always her home

A large Bangladesh flag and a pennant emblazoned with the word “Dhaka” hung on the wall of her dorm at Emory University in Atlanta, USA.

UNFORGIVABLE: The mindless massacre at Gulshan café

The Friday evening fell quietly at the Holey Artisan Bakery on July 1, one of the last days of Ramadan in 2016.

July 1, 2017
July 1, 2017

The night the horror struck

It was a quiet afternoon at the Holey Artisan Bakery in the capital's Gulshan on July 1, one of the last days of Ramadan in 2016. As the sun went down, the Western-style café with 19 staffers in the posh neighbourhood got busier. Diners started arriving and ordering tapas, pizzas, croissants, pastries and cakes.

July 1, 2017
July 1, 2017

Not lullabies, gunshots filled baby's night

Shakhawat and Shaila were about to go home with their newborn from the clinic on July 1. But they decided to prolong their stay at Lake View Clinic to let the new mother and her baby have the nursing care given by the clinic for another day.

June 24, 2017
June 24, 2017

3 Bangladeshis among 89 militants in Philippines: Report

Philippine security forces claim to have identified three Bangladeshi nationals among the 89 suspected Islamist militants who hole up in southern town Mindanao since May 23.

April 16, 2017
April 16, 2017

Hiding info: Dhaka attack survivor Tahmid cleared of charge

Tahmid Hasib Khan, one of the survivors of the terrorist attack in Gulshan Holey Artisan Bakery on July 1 last year, is acquitted of charge filed against him for not giving information to police about the case.

March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017

'Neo JMB' spiritual leader remanded again

A Dhaka court places Maulana Abul Kashem, the alleged spiritual leader of “Neo JMB”, on a five-day remand in a case filed over the raid in Dhaka’s Kalyanpur area last year.

October 2, 2016
October 2, 2016

Cricket: Paul Farbrace had no doubt that decision to tour Bangladesh was right one

England assistant coach Paul Farbrace had no doubt that the decision to tour Bangladesh was the right one.

September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016

England face tough test against improved Bangladesh, says Nasser Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain says his country will face a stern test against a "much improved" Bangladesh on their upcoming tour.

September 18, 2016
September 18, 2016

Cricket: Moeen Ali ready to step up and play 'big role' in Bangladesh

England allrounder Moeen Ali is feeling no pressure despite knowing how he performs may have a significant impact on his team’s fortunes in Bangladesh and India this winter.

September 16, 2016
September 16, 2016

Eng to name squads sans Hales, Morgan

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will name their squads for England's Test and ODI tour of Bangladesh on October

September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016

ECB director Strauss planning to maximise limited-overs success

England are planning to announce an updated central contracts policy at the end of this month, to make sure they are best-placed to challenge for two world tournaments on home soil.