terrorism
Ansar Al Islam raised Tk 18 lakh through crowdfunding
Ansar Al Islam, a militant group inspired by al-Qaeda, has raised Tk 18 lakh through crowdfunding within a few months.
Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun World Cup
Al Qaeda's regional branch urged Muslims around the world to shun the soccer World Cup in Qatar, though it stopped short of threatening attacks or promoting violence in connection with the event, according to a statement reported by a monitoring group.
Bangladesh biggest development, trade partner of India: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Bangladesh is the biggest development and trade partner of India.
Fighting Terror: Precautions in place: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the intelligence and law enforcement agencies were on alert as attempts were underway to carry out terror attacks in Bangladesh.
Christchurch: Why this is not an isolated terrorist attack
In the aftermath of the deadly attacks in New Zealand that caused global shock, it is important to explore the broader questions about the ideology behind these acts of terrorism.
Fight Against Terror: Hasina, Trudeau for joint action
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau have underscored the need for initiating a global movement to stamp out terrorism.
Trudeau calls Hasina; both urge int’l community to act against terrorism
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau have called upon the global community to act together to stamp out terrorism as they talked over phone this morning.
Putin calls Modi expressing solidarity in fight against terror
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed solidarity of his country with India in the latter’s fight against terrorism.
Saudi backs India's anti-terror fight
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Indian leader Narendra Modi yesterday vowed to increase pressure on countries that fuel terrorism.
Terror charges: Saudi executes 47 including Shia cleric
Saudi Arabia executes 47 for terrorism, mostly suspected al-Qaeda members but also a prominent Shia Muslim cleric, Nimr al-Nimr, Interior Ministry said in a statement broadcast on state television.
How to fight jihadi terrorism
The hysterical anti-Muslim reaction to terrorism is generating fear and resentment among Muslims living in Europe and America. The older generation reacts with fear, the younger one with resentment;
Police form special counter-terror unit
A 600-men police unit specialising in technology has been formed under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police to enhance police capability in combating militancy and terrorism.
Terror suspects go scot-free
We are shocked, as would every responsible citizen of this country would be, to learn that a large number of terror suspects are going...
14 Singapore returnee militant suspects sent to jail
A court in Dhaka sends 14 militant suspects, who were repatriated by Singapore police recently, to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
‘Terror financing’: Pak diplomat withdrawn from Bangladesh
Pakistan has withdrawn a female diplomat from its high commission in Dhaka following allegations of financing terrorist activities in Bangladesh.
San Bernardino attacker ‘met at Hajj’
The San Bernardino attackers began their relationship online and then met at the 2013 Hajj pilgrimage, according to a visa application.
‘Fatwa required to combat militancy’
A group of the country's Olamas (Islamic clerics) at a view-exchange meeting say fatwa (religious edict) is needed to curb militant activities in the country.
Pakistan confirms participation in Saudi-led anti-terror alliance
After initial ambiguity, the Pakistan government confirmed on Wednesday its participation in a Saudi-led military alliance for ‘fighting terrorism’, but said the scope of its participation would be defined after Riyadh shared the details of the coalition it was assembling.
Pakistan protests reports on diplomat’s terror link
Pakistan protests reports in Bangladeshi media on alleged involvement of one of its diplomats in financing terrorism here. A press release issued in the 45th Victory Day of Bangladesh, Pakistan High Commission says the reports are "utterly baseless and fabricated".