MILITANCY CAMPAIGN : Govt fell into its own trap: Mahbub
BNP chairperson’s adviser Khandaker Mahbub Hossain alleged that the government has fallen into the trap it laid by carrying out militancy propaganda. ‘Those who are now around the prime minister were used to be called godfathers of militancy. They now often utter the word militancy…the government also tried to find out militancy link to opposition’s movement.
Australia scraps Bangladesh tour
Australia called off a two-Test tour of Bangladesh on Thursday, citing terrorism fears after official warnings militants may attack Western interests. Cricket Australia said that advice from the country’s security and intelligence organisation and department of foreign affairs about an increased risk for the team meant this month’s matches could not proceed.
HAJJ STAMPEDE : Death of 41 Bangladeshis confirmed so far
The Bangladesh mission in Saudi Arabia on Thursday confirmed the death of 41 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims so far in the September 24 stampede in Mina, outside the holy city of Makkah. The death toll of Bangladeshis increased from 28, as reported on Wednesday. The figure is likely to go up according to officials concerned.
SQC, MOJAHEED EXECUTION : Warrants issued
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday issued the warrants for the execution of death penalties of Salauddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed. The verdicts of Appellate Division upholding their death sentences were read out to the two war crimes death row inmates by the superintendents of two jails.
Russia launches first airstrikes in Syria
Claiming to target ISIS, Russia conducted its first airstrikes in Syria, while U.S. officials expressed serious doubts Wednesday about what the true intentions behind the move may be.
Bush tells Trump to put on his 'big boy pants'
Jeb Bush and Donald Trump clashed over how to handle the Syrian refugee crisis -- and just about everything else, including whether Bush is really friends with Marco Rubio -- during dueling Wednesday night town hall events in New Hampshire.
Iran's Khamenei threatens 'harsh' retaliation over Hajj stampede at Mina
Iran's Supreme Leader is threatening Saudi Arabia with "tough and harsh" retaliation after saying that the bodies of Hajj stampede victims are not being repatriated swiftly.
Deadly parcel bombs rock southern China region of Guangxi
At least seven people have been killed and 51 others injured after multiple blasts in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, according to local media.
PM for global unity to tackle terrorism
Observing that terrorism and violent extremism remain as two major impediments to global peace and development, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called for a unity of all the countries to effectively address the threats.
BTRC for no job cuts in merger of Robi, Airtel
The telecom regulator has decided to process the merger proposal of Robi and Airtel and also set some conditions like no job cuts to protect the interest of the customers and the industry, said officials.
