militants
43 top criminals, militants freed on bail since Aug 5
At least 43 high-profile criminals and militants have walked out of jail on bail after the fall of Hasina-led government on August 5.
17 September 2024, 18:18 PM
Ensure proper inmate segregation for security
Overcrowding in prison also dehumanises inmates by stripping them of their basic rights such as a proper space to sleep.
24 July 2024, 08:38 AM
8yrs of Holey Artisan carnage: Militants turning to apps to draw new recruits
With the so-called Islamic State trying to regroup in Syria and beyond, Neo JMB, a Bangladeshi IS-inspired group, is becoming active again.
30 June 2024, 18:00 PM
‘Why can’t law enforcers catch escaped militants?’
Wife of slain publisher Dipan asks as 2 escaped death-row militants still at large after more than 3 months
1 March 2023, 09:41 AM
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31 January 2023, 05:43 AM
5 things to know for Nov 24: PM Jashore rally, World Cup, and more.
It’s Brazil day. We predict Brazil will win 3-2 against Serbia. But as we know, the World Cup so far, with two major upsets already, is proving to be far from predictable. Here’s our highlights from yesterday and other important stories to catch-up on.
24 November 2022, 07:07 AM
Corrupt, militants must face trial
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the
14 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Militants in Prisons: Deradicalisation call falls on deaf ears
The fight against militancy remains challenging as ever as dozens of militants are getting freed every year from prisons that have no de-radicalisation programmes.
21 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Inmates exposed to radicalisation
Parents should always keep an eye on their children, discuss various issues in their lives and encourage them to engage in cultural activities, family members of a number of militants came up with these suggestions yesterday.
20 January 2018, 18:00 PM
3 militants killed in Rab operation
Three suspected militants, who had holed up in a flat near the Prime Minister's Office in the capital, were killed in a Rab raid early yesterday.
12 January 2018, 18:00 PM
C'Nawabganj Raid: Identity of 3 dead 'militants' not known yet
Rab has collected fingerprints and DNA samples to identify the three militant suspects killed in Tuesday's anti-terror operation in Chapainawabganj.
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM
5 ‘JMB militants’ held in Naogaon
Police arrest five suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in different areas of Atrai upazila in Naogaon.
16 November 2017, 04:15 AM
Militants adopt new strategy
Shortage of funds and difficulties in renting apartments are forcing “Neo-JMB” militants to shun the practice of leaving their homes
17 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Militants pose no major risks now
The DMP's counterterrorism chief has claimed to have destroyed the operational capacity of militants and has expressed confidence
8 August 2017, 18:00 PM
'Safe haven' for top 'Neo JMB' leaders busted
Counterterrorism officials claimed to have arrested three suspected female militants, including the wife of “Neo JMB” chief Ayub Bachchu, raiding a hideout in Kushtia's Bheramara yesterday.
1 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Two ‘militants’ held at Dinajpur
Rapid Action Battalion detains two “militants” from Ghoraghat upazila of Dinajpur.
24 April 2017, 05:11 AM
Shun path of militancy, suicide attacks: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges those wasting their lives in suicide attacks to return to the right path.
26 March 2017, 06:46 AM
Sitakunda raid: 2 ‘militants’ remanded
A Chittagong court places two militants on 12-day remand each in connection with four cases filed over Wednesday’s raid at a militant hideout in Sitakunda of Chittagong.
17 March 2017, 17:50 PM
Sting reopens Paris' Bataclan hall on anniversary of militant attack
Rock star Sting headlined a concert in Paris' Bataclan music hall on Saturday to mark the venue's reopening a year after three Islamist militants gunned down 90 revellers in France's bloodiest terror attack.
13 November 2016, 07:32 AM
Foreign tourists attacked in Afghanistan
Suspected militants attack a convoy carrying foreign tourists in western Afghanistan, injuring six.
4 August 2016, 14:09 PM