Dhaka attack

Fighting religious extremism: Experts for multi-pronged approach

Four security experts have elaborated on the pre-Holey Artisan attack militancy situation and the government's response to tackle
30 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Living in the memories of loved ones

Sami lost his father a year ago, but he still lives in his memory.
30 June 2017, 18:00 PM

3 Bangladeshis among 89 militants in Philippines: Report

Philippine security forces claim to have identified three Bangladeshi nationals among the 89 suspected Islamist militants who hole up in southern town Mindanao since May 23.
24 June 2017, 13:25 PM

Hiding info: Dhaka attack survivor Tahmid cleared of charge

Tahmid Hasib Khan, one of the survivors of the terrorist attack in Gulshan Holey Artisan Bakery on July 1 last year, is acquitted of charge filed against him for not giving information to police about the case.
16 April 2017, 06:10 AM

'Neo JMB' spiritual leader remanded again

A Dhaka court places Maulana Abul Kashem, the alleged spiritual leader of “Neo JMB”, on a five-day remand in a case filed over the raid in Dhaka’s Kalyanpur area last year.
11 March 2017, 11:20 AM

Cricket: Paul Farbrace had no doubt that decision to tour Bangladesh was right one

England assistant coach Paul Farbrace had no doubt that the decision to tour Bangladesh was the right one.
2 October 2016, 09:31 AM

England face tough test against improved Bangladesh, says Nasser Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain says his country will face a stern test against a "much improved" Bangladesh on their upcoming tour.
27 September 2016, 06:40 AM

Cricket: Moeen Ali ready to step up and play 'big role' in Bangladesh

England allrounder Moeen Ali is feeling no pressure despite knowing how he performs may have a significant impact on his team’s fortunes in Bangladesh and India this winter.
18 September 2016, 05:38 AM

Eng to name squads sans Hales, Morgan

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will name their squads for England's Test and ODI tour of Bangladesh on October
15 September 2016, 18:00 PM

ECB director Strauss planning to maximise limited-overs success

England are planning to announce an updated central contracts policy at the end of this month, to make sure they are best-placed to challenge for two world tournaments on home soil.
15 September 2016, 06:08 AM

Bangladesh bowling coach Walsh surprised by withdrawals

Bowling coach of Bangladesh, Courtney Walsh says he is not happy that England ODI captain Eoin Morgan and batsman Alex Hales have pulled out of the tour.
15 September 2016, 05:23 AM

England players told snipers and tanks will reduce security fears during Bangladesh tour

England's players have been given assurances about the scale of the security operation which will see them put on 'lock down' in Bangladesh with snipers positioned at the team hotels and tanks parked outside them.
11 September 2016, 02:15 AM

England head to Bangladesh to face vastly improved side

England, when they finally reach Bangladesh on the last day of this month after all the discussions and hesitations over security, will find that their hosts’ cricket has vastly improved since England’s last Test tour in 2010.
11 September 2016, 01:50 AM

Is Morgan risking his career?

Is England one-day captain Eoin Morgan risking his international career by refusing to tour Bangladesh on security fears?
10 September 2016, 06:13 AM

Cricket: Morgan shares his Bangladesh worries

Eoin Morgan says two previous security scares in the sub-continent made him wary of ever again jeopardising his personal safety, as he outlines why he remains deeply concerned about touring Bangladesh.
9 September 2016, 05:41 AM

Strauss issues deadline

England chief Andrew Strauss says that players have three days left to decide if they are willing to tour Bangladesh amid ongoing security concerns surrounding the country.
7 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Jordan to tour Bangladesh

Chris Jordan follows Moeen Ali in declaring he will be available for England's tour of Bangladesh, saying he is happy with assurances there would be "more than enough" security in place.
7 September 2016, 04:59 AM

Most of England players will go: Bayliss

England coach Trevor Bayliss confirms he has no qualms in saying yes to touring Bangladesh and hopes that most of players will be with him on the trip.
6 September 2016, 03:27 AM

DMC writes to take away bodies of killed militants

Dhaka Medical College authorities urge police to take away the bodies of killed militants, which neither the families nor anyone is claiming yet.
4 September 2016, 14:41 PM

England's tour to Bangladesh is set to go ahead despite fears over terrorism

England's tour to Bangladesh looks increasingly likely to go ahead despite serious reservations held by ‘several’ young players and one-day captain Eoin Morgan after Moeen Ali became the first to publicly state he will go.
4 September 2016, 09:14 AM