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Editorial / Family terrorised over land
The dreadful ordeal of a family, terrorised over an 8.5 katha land by a gang of miscreants that included ruling party men, is alarming. We are aghast by such criminal behaviour which again brings to light how affiliation with powerful quarters and influence are being abused to intimidate, terrorise and blatantly rob people at gunpoint in our country—in this case, literally.
Sting reopens Paris' Bataclan hall on anniversary of militant attack
Rock star Sting headlined a concert in Paris' Bataclan music hall on Saturday to mark the venue's reopening a year after three Islamist militants gunned down 90 revellers in France's bloodiest terror attack.
Heightened security here to stay: Reg Dickason
Heightened security measures around high-profile sporting events could become the norm, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board's respected security advisor Reg Dickason.
Bangladesh Cricket: Jason Roy looking to maintain England momentum
Jason Roy is striving for perfection as he looks to continue England's recent momentum in the one-day arena.
Bangladesh cricket: Security a necessary distraction
It can be quite a hassle to get to the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on match days. A number of roads leading to the stadium are blocked as per the security measures and one often has to walk on foot for quite a distance in order to reach the main gate.
Cricket: Paul Farbrace had no doubt that decision to tour Bangladesh was right one
England assistant coach Paul Farbrace had no doubt that the decision to tour Bangladesh was the right one.
England face tough test against improved Bangladesh, says Nasser Hussain
Former England captain Nasser Hussain says his country will face a stern test against a "much improved" Bangladesh on their upcoming tour.
Cricket: Moeen Ali ready to step up and play 'big role' in Bangladesh
England allrounder Moeen Ali is feeling no pressure despite knowing how he performs may have a significant impact on his team’s fortunes in Bangladesh and India this winter.
Bangladesh bowling coach Walsh surprised by withdrawals
Bowling coach of Bangladesh, Courtney Walsh says he is not happy that England ODI captain Eoin Morgan and batsman Alex Hales have pulled out of the tour.
England still to decide on Bangladesh cricket tour
England will not make a decision on whether to go ahead with a tour of Bangladesh later this year until a security probe of the country has been completed, assistant coach Paul Farbrace says.
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.
Sports world pays tribute to Nice attack victims
France Davis Cup captain Yannick Noah, riders at the Tour de France and golfers at the British Open lead tributes from the world of sport to the victims of the Nice terror attack.
Deplorable when sportsmen, artistes become victims of hate: Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express', says it is "unfortunate and deplorable" when they become victims of hate or crime.
Eng reconsider Bangladesh tour
England cricket chiefs indicated Saturday they were prepared to cancel a tour of Bangladesh after an attack saw 20 foreigners killed in the country.
Euro 2016 football tournament in France could be terror target, US warns
The US has warned that the Euro 2016 football championship being held in France next month could be a target of militant attacks.
8 Bangladeshis held in Singapore for plotting attacks back home
Singapore says it has arrested eight Bangladeshi workers, who were planning to stage terror attacks back home. The country’s home ministry releases a kill-list found with them, which include MPs, ministers and media personnel. Meanwhile, in Dhaka, cops arrest five other Bangladeshi nationals, who were repatriated from Singapore after the authorities found that they possessed and/or proliferated jihadi-related materials, or supported the use of armed violence.
Bangladesh may enter list of risky nations again
Bangladesh runs the risk of being reclassified as a country exposed to money laundering and terror financing because of slow implementation of laws on battling illicit flow of funds.
Terror suspects off the hook
Two alleged Hizb-ut Tahrir operatives, Syed Imdadul Haque Shaikat and Shahidul Islam Hasan, were arrested in the capital's Motijheel area on July 29, 2011, while distributing leaflets of the outlawed militant outfit. Seventeen days into filing a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009, police pressed charges against them for working for a banned organisation, distributing its leaflet and inciting anti-government activities.
Paris mosque urges Muslims to join 'anti-terror' protest Friday
The Great Mosque of Paris urges French Muslims to gather at the country's most important mosque Friday to say "No to terror" and "We are all Paris!".