Jubayedur Rahim played bass in a teen metal band that had small gigs in the capital in the mid-2000s. But before the band

The couple reportedly went to war-ravaged Syria, a stronghold of the Islamic State, leaving behind first-class government jobs, huge properties and a legacy of pride in Bangladesh.

Those who have gone missing over the last one and a half years come from myriad backgrounds. From politician to

Golfer Siddikur Rahman became the first Bangladeshi sports personality to qualify for the Olympic Games after he was placed in 56th position in the final eligibility list for the Rio 2016 Games yesterday. The latest and final list, which is updated each

For a generation that prefers being glued to a screen, smartphones are probably now part of lifestyle.

“Everything will be alright in a few days again”, I said to my friend in a half hearted attempt to console her as I left her apartment. It was her answer which consumed me for the rest of the day. Motherly in nature and genuinely bereaved, she looked back at me and said “why should it be, why should we forget”.

Indeed, we need counter terrorism cells for surgical interventions. We also need a system of 'reverse brainwash.' The first step is to break the isolation trap; family and social network need to be the source of positive energy.

Young by blood and a friend like no other, Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain was among the 20 hostages who were killed during the 12-hour long Gulshan cafe siege.

Here is a compilation of the profile of most of the victims who lost their lives in the attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka on Friday.

Terrified Gulshan

Nadia Benedetti, one of the nine identified Italian nationals slain in Friday's terror attack on Holey Artisan Bakery, had long been

Not since the gruesome killings of BDR officers had we been faced with such a heart rending situation. And this was the first time that

As a people, as a Nation and as a country we are shell shocked at the brutality of the terrorist attack that killed twenty two people at

His plan was to surprise his family with a sudden visit from Qatar to celebrate Eid together.

Sajidul Karim Sami was waiting impatiently for his father to come back home yesterday with an Eid dress for him. His unborn sibling

It was a quieter than normal evening at house No. 5 on road No. 79 of Gulshan.

The militants asked some of the hostages to recite from the Holy Quran to confirm whether they are Muslims. Those who could were

Nine Italians, seven Japanese, three Bangladeshis and an Indian have been killed at Holey Artisan café in Gulshan of Dhaka.

In the wake of the horrifying attack last night where gunmen held dozens of people hostage inside the cafe, and fired shots and hurled bombs at law enforcers, regulars at the café shared with Daily Star what the Holey Artisan Bakery meant for them.

Those who could recite a verse from the Quran were spared, others were tortured, says a rescued hostage of the Gulshan restaurant attack where at least two lawmen have been killed.