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 26, 2016
July 26, 2016

Cops release stunning pictures of Dhaka terrorists’ den

Police release stunning and chilling pictures of what was found inside the terrorists’ den at Kalyanpur in Dhaka that give a glimpse of the militants’ life.

July 26, 2016
July 26, 2016

Dhaka raid: Injured Hasan remained missing for a year

Rakibul Hasan alias Rigan is an alleged militant activist who sustained bullet injuries during a joint drive in Dhaka’s Kalyanpur area on July 26, 2016 and has been missing for a year.

July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016

'Woman in video' held

Cops pick up a woman from Narsingdi's Shibpur upazila in connection with the July 1 Gulshan terror attack.

July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016

Shedding our prejudices

If you are in a drawing room and any other gathering of your friends or acquaintances, naturally the talk of the day would lurk around what is going on around the world.

July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016

Arrest of Gulshan, Sholakia attackers a matter of time: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells parliament that arrest of all perpetrators involved in the recent militant attacks at Dhaka’s Gulshan and Sholakia in Kishorganj is “just a matter of time”.

July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016

An appeal to those 'jihadists' who seek 'shahadat'

As the nation grieves for the slain hostages in the July 1 Gulshan attack, somehow I find myself also thinking about the young attackers as well.

July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016

Dhaka attack: 4 new ‘suspects’ detected

Four new individuals have been detected by the law enforcers, suspected to have been involved in the gruesome Gulshan restaurant attack of July 1.

July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016

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.

July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

‘I was misquoted’: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says he was misquoted about his earlier comment on the recent militant attacks.

July 17, 2016
July 17, 2016

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.