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43 top criminals, militants freed on bail since Aug 5

At least 43 high-profile criminals and militants have walked out of jail on bail after the fall of Hasina-led government on August 5.

Ensure proper inmate segregation for security

Overcrowding in prison also dehumanises inmates by stripping them of their basic rights such as a proper space to sleep.

8yrs of Holey Artisan carnage: Militants turning to apps to draw new recruits

With the so-called Islamic State trying to regroup in Syria and beyond, Neo JMB, a Bangladeshi IS-inspired group, is becoming active again.

‘Why can’t law enforcers catch escaped militants?’

Wife of slain publisher Dipan asks as 2 escaped death-row militants still at large after more than 3 months

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5 things to know for Nov 24: PM Jashore rally, World Cup, and more.

It’s Brazil day. We predict Brazil will win 3-2 against Serbia. But as we know, the World Cup so far, with two major upsets already, is proving to be far from predictable. Here’s our highlights from yesterday and other important stories to catch-up on. 

Corrupt, militants must face trial

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the

Militants in Prisons: Deradicalisation call falls on deaf ears

The fight against militancy remains challenging as ever as dozens of militants are getting freed every year from prisons that have no de-radicalisation programmes.

Inmates exposed to radicalisation

Parents should always keep an eye on their children, discuss various issues in their lives and encourage them to engage in cultural activities, family members of a number of militants came up with these suggestions yesterday.

July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016

Video interview of neighbours who saw Dhaka terrorists Tuesday night

The militants who were killed in gunfight with the law enforcers early morning Tuesday changed their dress after the Fazr prayers and wore black punjabis, said a neighbour who observed the militants time to time from around midnight till dawn from an adjacent building.

July 23, 2016
July 23, 2016

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Brazil hold 10 presumed Islamist militants in isolation cells at a maximum security jail as police comb their computers and mobile phones for information about possible threats to next month's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016

NSU professor, 2 others arrested

Police arrest three persons including a professor of North South University on charges of renting out a flat to Gulshan café attackers without keeping their personal information.

July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016

Resist terrorism, militancy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls upon the people to be united in resisting terrorism and militancy to establish peace and security in the public life.

July 12, 2016
July 12, 2016

Keep close watch on children: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges all, including parents, teachers and government officials, to remain vigilant about the movement of their children to prevent them from getting derailed.

July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016

Dhaka attack: Japanese murdered almost immediately

A Bangladeshi employee at the Dhaka cafe where 20 customers, including seven Japanese, were ruthlessly slain says the Japanese were killed almost immediately.

June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016

Ramakrishna Mission staff get death threat

Ramkarishna Mission staff in Dhaka receives death threats through a letter allegedly sent yesterday by militants.

June 15, 2016
June 15, 2016

21 ‘militants’ held on 5th day crackdown

A total of 21 suspected militants are arrested during a special crackdown throughout the country through yesterday, police headquarters say.

June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016

26 ‘militants’ among 3,115 held on day 4 drive

Over 3,100 people have been detained that includes 26 alleged militants during day four of the nationwide crackdown on militants. This brings up the total tally of people held during the anti-militancy crackdown to 11,648 with only 145 among the alleged militants in the last four days.

June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016

34 militants among 3,245 held on day 3

Over 3,200 people are detained countrywide on the third day of the anti-militancy crackdown. Among them only 34 were suspected militants.