security

Everything you need to know about capture the flag exercises

As data becomes the most valuable product in a growing tech-dependent world, data security concerns are on the rise.

‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’

The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.

Editorial / Security for victims and witnesses must be ensured

It is extremely disappointing that an important Bill drafted in 2006 has been sitting in the freezer for 12 years now. Speakers at a conference highlighted this

Low-cost device for securing homes

Regardless of culture or creed, around the world people commonly share a basic concern: they like to know that when they've gone

UN expert for restraint in security drives in Myanmar’s Rakhine state

A United Nations human rights expert has expressed deep concern over reports that an army battalion has flown into Rakhine State in western Myanmar to help local authorities boost security in the region.

SC for ensuring security of courts, judges

The Supreme Court administration issues a notice asking the authorities concerned of the government to ensure security of all the courts including the apex court and its judges, officials and staff.

Fans hide in toilet

Two Manchester United fans hid inside an Old Trafford toilet and spent Friday night inside the stadium in the hope of watching their team play Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

Football: Malaysia calls for proof after match-fixing claim

Malaysian football authorities on Wednesday called on a former FIFA official to provide evidence after he claimed the country had become the hub for match-fixing in Southeast Asia.

Ali still in security job

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) security consultant Mohammad Ali has continued in his position even though BCB president Nazmul

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

Security beefed up at Dhaka jail

Security in and around the Dhaka Central Jail, where death row war criminal Motiur Rahman Nizami has been kept, was strengthened this afternoon.

April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016

It is collective security that we want

The undue preoccupation of the administration in trying to disprove the presence of IS in the country is noticeable. One feels that the home ministry is taking the word 'presence' too literally. We cannot overlook the fact that there are a number of Islamic militant groups in the country, and at least 12 of those have been outlawed by the government.

April 12, 2016
April 12, 2016

US reaffirms shelter for bloggers, secular activists

The United States has reaffirmed shelter for Bangladeshi bloggers and secular activists in view of the attacks and killings on the group in the South-Asian country. A spokesperson says US' Homeland Security will consider visa requests for bloggers and secular activists on "humanitarian parole".

March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016

UK’s Redline gets security job at Dhaka airport

British company Redline has been given the job for screening at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at Tk 73.98 crore for two years.

March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016

UK firm asks for Tk 58cr for 6 months

British company Redline Assured Security has demanded Tk 58 crore for overall security management at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for six months while negotiation with another British company, Restrata, was going on yesterday.

March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016

Efforts on to get UK cargo ban lifted

Bangladesh has launched hectic efforts at home and abroad for the withdrawal of UK's ban on all direct cargo flights from Dhaka to London.

March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016

Ehsanul Gani Chy made new Caab chairman

Air Vice-Marshal Ehsanul Gani Chowdhury has been made the chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab).

March 12, 2016
March 12, 2016

Cybercriminals stole billions last year

Leading international software security group Kaspersky in its recent reports on worldwide cyber crime has placed Bangladesh in the world's number one position in both mobile malware attacks and offline attacks and 19th position on online attack target.

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

ICCWT20: Pakistan confirms participation in tournament

Pakistan will take part in the World Twenty20 after receiving security assurances from the Indian government.

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

Air cargo flights to UK suspended

The ban on all air cargo flights out of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to the UK has just come into effect on security grounds.