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.
After 13 years, Chilcot report delivers damning verdict on British role in Iraq War
In the face of fierce criticism from a British inquiry into the Iraq War, Tony Blair, Britain's leader at the time, says he will respond fully later Wednesday, but still believes "it was better" to topple Iraq's former dictator.
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years in prison for girlfriend's murder
A South African judge sentenced Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for his girlfriend's murder -- the latest ruling in a drawn-out case that has transfixed the nation for years.
Brexit Britain: Pound drops to $1.28
This is what a currency crash looks like. The pound has slumped to $1.28, its lowest level in more than three decades.
Video of officers shooting man pinned down sparks outrage
Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man, was shot to death as he lay on the ground with two police officers on top of him Tuesday morning.
Boston taxi driver returns $187,000 left in cab
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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.
