PM for acting together if terrorism is pampered internationally

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said it is the responsibility of the international community to find out a way to resist terrorism and militancy if the evil menace is pampered by any quarter, internationally.

Four dead in gunfight near Sholakia Eid congregation

At least three people were killed as gunmen attacked a police checkpoint near Sholakia Eid congregation, the largest in Bangladesh, on Thursday morning, police said.

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.