Christchurch Mosque Shooting

Tides before and after the ides of March

Just what a sea change in outlook yesterday's tragic attack may have on the people of New Zealand can only fully be appreciated by someone who has witnessed the secure life in the small country before two mosques in Christchurch became the sites of a brutal shootings on March 15.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

'Foreign hosts need to step up security'

Following the horrific shooting incident in New Zealand's Christchurch where the Bangladesh team survived a close shave, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan said that the board will be asking for a minimum level of security before going on overseas tours. In the case that security requirement is not met, the team will not be allowed to tour.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Frightening experience

There was widespread shock and condemnation from the cricketing fraternity yesterday after the tragic shooting incident in
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Tigers to return today

The Bangladesh cricket team will return home tonight after escaping unharmed from yesterday's active shooter situation during Jumma prayers at a mosque in Christchurch. The incident was labelled as the worst terror attack on New Zealand soil.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

President, PM condemn terror attacks

President Abdul Hamid yesterday condemned the shooting at two mosques in New Zealand and reiterated Bangladesh's steadfast commitment against terrorism.
15 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Foreign minister condemns attack, expresses grave concern

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen expresses his grave concern over the attacks at two mosques in Christchurch of New Zealand and says that the Bangladesh Cricket Team would be brought back home immediately.
15 March 2019, 09:54 AM

Islamic world reacts with disgust at NZ mosque attacks

Political and Islamic leaders across Asia expressed their disgust at the deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand as some revealed their citizens had been caught up in the bloodshed.
15 March 2019, 08:32 AM

‘Terrorist’ in NZ mosque attack Australian citizen

The gunman who killed numerous worshippers in a New Zealand mosque is a right-wing extremist with Australian citizenship, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
15 March 2019, 07:19 AM

Lucky we escaped, trying for quick return: Khaled Mashud

Bangladesh cricket team's manager and former captain Khaled Mashud said they were very lucky not to have been inside the mosque when the shooting took place in Christchurch on Friday morning.
15 March 2019, 06:45 AM