militants

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.

May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015

‘Ansarullah Bangla’ man held over Ashulia bank heist

Police arrest a man said to be a member of militant group Ansarullah Bangla Team in connection with the grisly bank robbery in Ashulia that left nine people including the branch manager killed.

May 2, 2015
May 2, 2015

Boko Haram: Nigerian army frees another 234 women and children

Another 234 women and children have been rescued from Boko Haram militants in Nigeria, the military announces.

April 4, 2015
April 4, 2015

Militants giving bomb recipes on blog!

Militants take their activities to a whole new level in Bangladesh, distributing bomb making manuals online and spreading their propaganda to millions worldwide.

April 3, 2015
April 3, 2015

Anowar, Helal may return home Sunday

The two Bangladeshi migrant workers who were said to have been abducted by unknown militants in Libya might be returning home Sunday next week, a top official concerned says.

March 30, 2015
March 30, 2015

4 Bangladeshi militants charged with Burdwan blast

Indian police charge 21 accused including four Bangladeshi militants of banned outfit JMB in the Burdwan blast case of Kolkata.

March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015

Air strikes kill 30 militants allied with Pakistani Taliban: sources

30 militants allied to the Pakistani Taliban have been killed by Pakistani jet fighters in a missile attack in the mountainous northwestern of Khyber.

March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015

Freed Bangladeshis return to employer

2 Bangladeshi workers, freed by Libyan militants yesterday, will be taken to Tripoli from Sirte Hospital where they are staying now

February 26, 2015
February 26, 2015

Pakistan tightens cellphone control after Taliban massacre

Pakistan government tightens cellphone control, making sure the name, number and fingerprints of Pakistani citizens are on record

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