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

November 14, 2015
November 14, 2015

Obama calls Paris attacks 'outrageous attempt to terrorize' civilians

US President Barack Obama pledges his government's support to France after a series of attacks in Paris, but says he did not yet know the details of what had happened and that the situation is still unfolding.

November 14, 2015
November 14, 2015

NY, US cities beef up security after Paris attacks

New York, Boston and other cities in the United States bolster security after deadly gun and bomb attacks on civilians in Paris, but law enforcement officials say the beefed-up police presence is precautionary rather than a response to any specific threats.

November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015

Reviving India-Pakistan ties important for cricket: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar, the former India captain, believes New Delhi and Islamabad must start a dialogue to pave the way for the revival of regular cricket matches between India and Pakistan.

October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015

An Uncomfortable Centre Stage

We cannot and will not shy away just because some boro bhai (elder borther) somewhere thought killing an innocent Italian national would set Bangladesh off its course.

October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015

Assurances of safety and security

Our assurances will continue to sound empty unless the killers of the four bloggers and the two innocent foreign citizens are apprehended and demonstrably punished.

October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015

Sabotage fear: Security beefed up at Dhaka airport

Security has been beefed up at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport following tip-off on subversive activities provided by detectives, the airport director says. The alert came after the killings of two foreign nationals and a blasts during Shia Muslim community's Ashura programme.

October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015

US updates security alert after Hossaini Dalan blasts

The United States has updated its security alert for its citizens residing in Bangladesh after the bomb attack on Shia Muslim community in Old Dhaka.

October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015

Road crashes kill 9 in 3 dists

Nine people are killed and eight injured in separate road crashes in Dhaka, Rajshahi and Dinajpur districts in 12 hours till this morning.

October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015

Foreign envoys ‘satisfied’ with security: Minister

Envoys of United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada meet Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan at his office and express satisfaction over the prevailing security measures. At the meeting, the envoys said to have inquired whether the prevailing security arrangements would continue, to which the minister said “it will”.

October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015

Durga Puja: BGB to guard 5 Ctg districts

The authorities have decided to deploy paramilitary BGB in Chittagong, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Bandarban and Cox’s Bazar from today to ensure security during Durga Puja – the largest religious festival of the Hindus in the country.