Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated
Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, is being celebrated across the country on Thursday with much rejoicing, and enthusiasm.
Attacker Nibras’ family apologises to all
Parents of Nibras Islam, one of the attackers of Gulshan terrorist attack, on Wednesday apologised to the nation, all the people in the world and the bereaved family members who lost their near and dear ones in Bangladesh’s worst ever attack in its capital’s diplomatic zone.
Police asked to submit progress report of Gulshan attack investigation by August 24
A Dhaka metropolitan magistrate on Wednesday asked police to submit the report of the progress of investigation into July 1 Gulshan attack case by August 24.
JICA firmly with Bangladesh, says its president
The Japan International Cooperation Agency on Wednesday said it remains ‘firmly committed’ to contributing to the development of Bangladesh.
Buyers assure Gulshan attack not to affect exports : BGMEA
Global buyers of Bangladesh apparel products have assured their manufacturers of remaining with Bangladesh, saying that the Gulshan attack will not affect the country’s readymade garment exports, leaders of the RMG exporters said.
Japan cos assess work prospects, safety after Gulshan attack
Friday’s terrorist attack in Dhaka has dampened work prospects for many Japanese firms, which in recent years have grown more dependent on Bangladesh as a manufacturing base as well as a market, the Japan Times reported on Monday.
Pakistan dismisses allegation of cafe attack involvement
Pakistan has dismissed the allegations of its involvement in Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Dhaka saying it is baseless, irresponsible and provocative.
Khaleda conveys condolences to Obama, other leaders
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Khaleda Zia has conveyed her condolences to the US president and the prime ministers of Japan, Italy and India over the killings of their citizens in Gulshan café attack, reports United News of Bangladesh.
Italy, Japan prefer joint intel, diplomatic activities
Italy and Japan will work together in diplomatic and intelligence activities in dealing with the terrorist attacks in which 16 people of the two countries were killed.
Nation mourns
The country on Sunday mourned the deaths in the militant attack at restaurant Holey Artisan Bakery in the capital’s highly secured Gulshan diplomatic enclave, which left 28 people, including 17 foreigners and six suspected gunmen, dead.
