Bangladesh Timeline - Year 2017

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AL's general secretary Obaidul Quader said "We initially assume that religious extremist forces might be responsible and they must pay highly for the killing."

Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rangpur Range) Khandker Golam Faruq on told "We are looking into all possible sides but involvement of militants or Jamaat is on top of them."

Police in a special drive arrested 16 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS from different places in Nilphamari District on charge of planning subversive activities in the areas.

14 JeI-ICS leaders and cadres were arrested in Gaibandha District in a case filed in connection with the murder of AL MP Manjurul Islam Liton.

Police arrested four activists of JeI from different areas of Gaibandha District in connection with the killing of AL MP Manzurul Islam Liton. Police also recovered a large number of explosives and jihadi books from their possession.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged people of all strata to stay alert to keep the student community away from militancy and terrorism.

ICT demanded departmental action against Ali Ahmed Hashmi, an Inspector, and Rafiqul Islam, an Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Detective Branch of Police for trying to keep a witness from testifying in a war crimes case.

Two Neo JMB leaders were killed in a gunfight with Police in Dhaka city. Police recovered a pistol, three bullets and a knife from the spot.

Police arrested four activists of JeI while they were gathering to plot subversive activities in South Buruj Bangan village of Jessore District. Police recovered eight crude bombs from them.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal while talking to newsmen at his Dhanmondi residence in Dhaka city said that none of the militants would be spared.

IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque proposed to establish de-radicalization and rehabilitation centres in Jail to prevent them from motivating prisoners to join militancy.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal while presiding over a review meeting on the preparation of the Bishwa Ijtema at Tongi municipality under Gazipur City Corporation in Gazipur District said there is no militancy threat in the country at this moment.

RAB arrested 10 suspects of JMB from Dhaka city. Of them, four were former colleagues of fugitive top JMB militant Maynul Islam Musa, a suspect in the July 1, 2016 Gulshan café attack.

DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia speaking at a ceremony to give financial aid to the families of police officers who died in the Gulshan attack said the risk of terror attacks remains despite the Government's efforts to round-up terrorists.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing a huge public rally at Dhaka city's Suhrawardy Udyan called upon all to put up strong resistance against militancy and terrorism.

Launching a stinging critique of BNP and JeI, Hasina said "BNP-Jamaat lives in Bangladesh, their mind is in Pakistan."

Police arrested six JeI activists from a house at Housenagar village in Chapainawabganj District when they were holding a clandestine meeting. Police recovered five crude bombs from them.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said that the activities of extremists across the country remained under control of the Government.

DMP Commissioner Mohamad Asaduzzaman Mia said that militants are getting funds from home and abroad.

Police arrested 11 cadres of ICS while holding a secret meeting at a hostel of Eden School and College in Mohammadpur area of Chittagong District.

RAB DG Benazir Ahmed said that they have intensified intelligence surveillance to oversee the activities of the extremists and their patrons aimed at rooting out extremism from the country.

Neo JMB leader Jahangir Alam alias Rajib alias Gandhi, another mastermind of 'Dhaka cafe attack' was arrested by CTTC unit from Elenga in Dhaka city.

Police arrested a militant of JMB from his Pabnapara home in Natore District while planning to carry out subversive activities. Police recovered four pistols, six magazines, 17 bullets, six knives, six straight razors and some bomb-making materials from the house.

IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque said that Police will never bow down to terrorists and militants.

Investigators said that Neo JMB leader Mainul Islam alias Abu Musa, who is believed to be the new operational chief, is trying to reorganize the militant outfit.

Police arrested three activists of JeI from different places of Gaibandha District in connection with the killing of Manzurul Islam Liton, ruling AL MP.

Police arrested a JeI leader accused in different arson cases from Station Road area of Rangpur District. The arrestee Obaidullah Salafi (47) is the general secretary of Rangpur District JeI unit.

CTTC Chief Monirul Islam said that Neo JMB leader Jahangir Alam, who was one of the masterminds behind the Gulshan café attack, was also the chief of the killing squad with expertise in using sharp weapons and hacking people to death.

RAB killed Abdur Razzak (42) 'regional leader' of PBCP in an encounter in Bilshalangi village of Pabna District. Three RAB members suffered minor injuries during the operation. RAB recovered a pistol, several rounds, as well as a number of sharp weapons from Razzak.

Police on January 16 arrested Saiful Islam Dulal (45), a militant of JMB in Chandpur Pabnapara area of Natore District. Saiful is the elder brother of arrested JMB's 'regional commander' Fazlur Rahman Taher alias Raj (23).

RAB arrested a militant of JMB in the Waizghat area of Old Dhaka city. RAB recovered two knives, three jihadi books and some leaflets from Tuhin's possession.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina instructed the Home Ministry to be on alert to preclude any untoward incidents like target killings, sabotage, and attacks on the minorities and their houses by vested quarters, especially militant groups.

Police arrested a cadre of ICS from South Shibrampur village in Gaibandha District in connection with the killing Manzurul Islam Liton.

HRW urged the Government to disband RAB. The HRW urged the Government following the Narayanganj seven-murder verdict.

President Abdul Hamid said that the anti-liberation forces are killing people and unleashing terrorism in the country.

Two Bangladeshis were arrested for their suspected links to IS in Malaysia. The Bangladeshis, aged 27 and 28, worked as salesmen, and were arrested in Kuala Lumpur.

Unidentified armed men killed a 'regional leader' of PBSP in Badlapara area of Pabna District. The deceased was identified as Kubad Ali Sikder alias Kubad (40).

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Manjurul Islam Liton was killed for resisting JeI-ICS. She said JeI-ICS had been making constant attempts to kill him as he put up resistance against the evil force.

Neo-JMB leader Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi (32) confessed to plotting the Gulshan café attack before a Dhaka court. He also admitted that he recruited operatives in the militant outfit.

Police arrested war crimes accused Abdul Ali Mollah (65) in Bagerhat District hours after the ICT-1 issued warrant against him in a case filed for allegedly committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing senior Police officers at her office on the occasion of the Police Week 2017 directed Police to raise engagement in combating terrorism and militancy.

JMB 'leader' Abdul Gaffar was arrested in the case filed over carrying out grenade attacks at two mosques inside Bangladeshi Navy's Issa Khan Base in Chittagong District during Juma prayers in December 2015.

Police arrested a JeI leader accused in four sabotage cases from Islami Adarsha Bidya Niketon in Lalmonirhat District. The arrestee is Abu Hena Mohamad Erhsad Hossain Sazu (48). He is coordinator of JeI leaders and activists of Lalmonirhat-1 constituency.

IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque instructed field-level Police officials to keep an eye on the Rohingyas following allegation that some of them are being motivated to join the IS.

RAB arrested two suspected HuJI-B militants in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga District. The arrested were identified as Abdullah Al Mamun and Rakibul Islam. RAB recovered many militancy related booklets and bomb-making materials from their possession.

JeI activist Monirul Islam (35) was arrested during a raid on a 'secret office' in Seroil Kanchabazar area of Rajshahi District. Two crude bombs, 3,000 jihadi books and hundreds of leaflets of JeI and ICS were recovered during the raid.

Four cadres of ICS were arrested from Shaheed Habibur Rahman Hall of Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District for conducting subversive activities. The arrestees are Abu Jafar, Saiful Islam, Enamul Islam and Abdul Alim.

A Joypurhat court framed charges against 14 militants of JMB in a case over the killing of three 'village police' in Uttar Moheshpur village of Joypurhat District in 2003.

RAB arrested four Neo-JMB militants from Jatrabari area of Dhaka city. RAB also recovered two pistols, 21 bullets, four sharp weapons, huge explosives, mobile phone sets and other electronic devices from their possessions.

USA State Department assessed Dhaka as a "high-threat" location for political violence, terrorist activities and crimes directed at or affecting Washington's "official interests.

Police arrested 28 female leaders and activists of JeI in Mohammadpur area in Dhaka city while holding a secret meeting on the second floor of a building on Nurjahan Road in the area. Police recovered leaflets of JeI and money receipts from their possession.

Jony Molla (31), a 'regional leader' of PBCP was killed at Bejerdanga in Khulna District. Police said that two or three unidentified assailants hurled two or three bombs targeting Jony while he was near Tarun Sangha Club at Bejerdanga.

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Ignatov said his country is happy to note that the authorities of Bangladesh are actively dealing with the threat of terrorism.

Police arrested 24 activists and leaders of Islami Samaj from Chittagong city of Chittagong District while holding a clandestine meeting and plotting for sabotage.

February 6

Police quizzed Neo-JMB north Bengal 'military commander' Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi, a mastermind of the Gulshan café attack to find out his links to two other militant attacks in Bogra District.

Describing terrorism as a global phenomenon, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed called for combating this social vice collectively.

Eight cadres of ICS were arrested when they were holding a meeting at Retina Coaching Centre in Rangpur city of Rangpur District.

Police arrested Rustam Ali (70), a war crimes accused hours after ICT-1 ordered the arrest of three men who allegedly committed crimes during the Liberation War of 1971 in Jamalpur District.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought more cooperation from all including armed forces in combating militancy and terrorism to keep undisrupted the country's ongoing development process.

Police arrested a militant of JMB from Narayanpur Gramtali Bazar in Jamalpur District. The arrestee was identified as Al Beruni Sabuj (35).

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged imams to prevent the misinterpretation of Islam to help the Government stamp out terrorism and militancy.

Officials at the Police Headquarters said that Police is going to create commando teams in all metropolitan areas and range Police units to deal with any crisis situation such as militant attack or hostage situation.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said terrorism and extremism have no room in the country as the law enforcers and intelligence agencies are working to root out the menaces.

IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque while inaugurating the APBN specialized training centre at Pankhaiapara in Khagrachari District said Police need specialized training to tackle terror attacks, hostage taking and militancy.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the members of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP to play a stronger role against the menaces of terrorism and militancy.

Abu Musa alias Abujar alias Abu Talha alias Robin alias Samiul (32), a 'regional coordinator' of JMB was killed in a gunfight with Police at Kahalu in Bogra District. Police recovered a pistol, three bullets and several sharp weapons from the spot.

A Dhaka court indicted former JMB ameer Saidur Rahman and two others in a case filed under the anti-terrorism act. The other two people indicted are Abdullah Kafi and his wife Ayesha Akhter.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan told the Parliament that the Government has constituted a "quick response team" in every District comprising members of all law enforcement agencies for combating militancy and terrorism swiftly.

Nistar alias Jahid alias Nizam (40), a 'regional leader' of PBSP was killed in a gunfight with Police at Aminpur of Pabna District. Three Constables of Police were injured in the gunfight. Police also recovered two shutter guns, two machetes and three rounds of bullets from the spot.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the Government should take initiative to declare March 25 as genocide day as marauding Pakistani Army on that day in 1971 carried out one of the worst genocides in the modern history against unarmed people of Bangladesh.

RAB arrested five militants of JMB from JU in Dhaka city for creating anarchy on campus. The arrestees are identified as Abdullha Tushar, Zahid Hossain, Abdur Rahman, Mominur Rahman and Rita Akhter.

Moazzem Fakir (32), a cadre of PBSP was killed in a gunfight with Police in Pangsha of Rajbari District. Police recovered one shutter gun and one bullet from the spot.

A five-day DG-level conference between BGB and BSF began in Dhaka city. After the conference, a Joint Record of Discussions would be signed by the two sides.

RAB arrested three militants of JMB at Kanchpur area of Narayanganj District planning to carry out subversive activities. RAB recovered five sharp weapons, five crude bombs and bomb making materials from them.

Police arrested three leaders of JeI in Raninagar of Naogaon District. Police recovered two crude bombs and sharp weapons from them.

A key 'organiser' of ABT, Redwanul Azad Rana, along with his 'associate' Ashraf were arrested soon after the duo had landed in Dhaka city after being deported by Malaysian authorities.

Police arrested a militant of JMB accused in four cases filed with Police from Par-Kasunda village in Naogaon District.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed Pakistan for spreading false propaganda about genocide carried out by the Pakistan occupation force during the Liberation War in 1971.

The Federal Court of Canada labelled BNP as a 'terrorist organisation'. Canadian Apex court's Judge Henry S Brown in his judicial review gave the observation disposing of an appeal petition filed on May 16, 2016, by BNP activist Mohammad Jewel Hossain Gazi.

Police arrested two cadres of Jamaat-e-Taliban from Shahjahanpur residence in Dhaka city on charge of issuing a death threat to Japanese national Yoshumobu Tatewaki.

HuJI-B chief Mufti Abdul Hannan filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking review of its judgment that upheld his death penalty in a case filed for the 2004 grenade attack on the then UK envoy in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the Canadian court's recent verdict has proved that BNP is actually a terrorist party.

Sources said that the Government is going to set up seven more special anti-terrorism tribunals at five divisional headquarters in Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Sylhet and Rangpur to try arson cases against leaders of the BNP and JeI.

IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque at a meeting on community policing in Dinajpur District said that the law enforcers had taken all necessary preparations to tackle militant activities and drug smuggling.

Police arrested six female activists of JeI in Dhaka city's Kadamtali area while they were holding a secret meeting there.

RAB arrested a militant of JMB with 11 Jihadi books and some leaflets at Kakonhat railway station in Rajshahi District. RAB said that Mohamad Ansar Ali (36) used to sell vests and send his earnings to another militant Sakib, who is still on the run.

Two Policemen were injured as suspected militants stabbed them in Bujruk Rajarampur village of Rajshahi District. Police arrested suspected attacker Aminul Islam identified as a JMB cadre.

Five cadres of ICS were arrested from a madrasa at Chandpur village in Bogra District while they were allegedly planning subversive activities.

A team of CTTC unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested Mizanur Rahman alias Boro Mizan (60), a Neo-JMB 'commander' in a bus near Kakoli crossing in Dhaka city.

A Rangpur Court awarded death penalties to five JMB militants for the killing of Japanese national Kunio Hoshi in 2015. The convicts are: Rangpur 'region military commander' of JMB Masud Rana Mamun, Ishaque Ali, Liton Mia Rafiq, Shakhawat Hossain and Ahsanullah Ansari Biplob.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her Government has created massive awareness against militancy and terrorism.

Police arrested a militant of JMB in Nejampur railway station area of Chapainawabaganj District. The arrestee is Nazmul Islam (50). Police recovered seven home-made bombs from his possession.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Parliament said that derailed militants who would come back from the wrong path would be rehabilitated in future.

The 'military chief' of Neo-JMB's Rajshahi divisional unit has been killed in a gunfight with the Police at Jamnagar village of Bogra District. Police claimed that they had recovered a pistol, three rounds of bullets and two magazines from the spot.

The 'military chief' of Neo-JMB's Rajshahi divisional unit has been killed in a gunfight with the Police at Jamnagar village of Bogra District. Police claimed that they had recovered a pistol, three rounds of bullets and two magazines from the spot.

CTTC Unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested the 'spiritual leader' of Neo-JMB at Dhaka city. The arrested was identified as Maulana Abul Kashem, amir (chief) of the faction of the extremist outfit.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal at a programme in Jamalpur District said that proper actions alongside professional development of the law enforcers have helped to curb militancy in the country.

IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque has written to the ICT that Police will submit reports every 15 days to the ICT about the war crimes fugitives with reasons behind their failure to arrest.

ICT-1 set April 17 for passing order on charge framing in crimes against humanity case against four alleged Razakars from Moulvibazar District.

Morshed Sharif Hasan (46), an organizer of HuJI-B was surrendered to RAB in Kushtia District. RAB said that Morshed had been working with HuJI-B since 2015.

Government banned Ansar Al Islam, the Bangladesh chapter of AQIS, as its activities already posed a threat to public security.

Two crude bombs were hurled at a prison van carrying HuJI-B chief Mufti Hannan and some of his associates at Tongi towns in Gazipur District. No one was injured in the incident. Police recovered two patrol bombs, two sound grenades, two crude bombs and two machetes.

Chapainawabganj Court sentenced a militant of JMB to life term imprisonment in an arms case of July 7, 2009.

Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi, a key planner of Gulshan café attack and JMB's 'military commander' for northern region confessed to killing Bogra journalist Dipankar Chakrabarty in 2004.

Police submitted charge-sheets against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and 77 others in two cases of arson attacks which killed sleeping passengers on a bus at Chauddagram in Comilla District in 2015.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon said that the BNP-JeI alliance had created Neo-JMB for carrying out secret assassinations across Bangladesh.

Militants attacked a Police team during a routine check of a bus on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Comilla District. Two attackers were arrested. Four crude bombs and a sharp knife were recovered from their possessions. Later, they were identified as JMB militants.

CTTC Unit recovered seven improvised grenades and large quantity of bomb making material from a house in Mirsarai of Chittagong District which is believed to be a hideout Neo-JMB.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the militancy problem in the country remained under control amidst people-police joint efforts.

Police recovered 29 grenades, huge bomb-making materials, including 280 packets of metal balls and 40 packets of explosive gel and nine machetes from a house believed to be a hideout Neo-JMB in Mirsharai area of Chittagong District.

ICT-1 indicted five war crimes suspects from Patuakhali on two counts of crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971. They face the charges of killing and rape. The Tribunal set April 26 for beginning their trial.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal attending a views exchange meeting in Rajshahi District said that the BNP-JeI nexus is now patronizing militant activities after they failed to topple the Government through arson attacks due to mass resistance.

Comilla SP Mohamad Shah Abid Hasan at a press briefing held at his office auditorium said that the JMB militants arrested in Comilla had bigger plans.

Police arrested Mohammed Belal Hossain (55), president of Senbagh Municipality unit JeI of Noakhali, is accused in at least eight cases filed over subversive activities in Sadarghat area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District.

Police arrested Mohammed Belal Hossain (55), president of Senbagh Municipality unit JeI of Noakhali, is accused in at least eight cases filed over subversive activities in Sadarghat area of Chittagong city in Chittagong District.

Hefazat-e-Islam renewed its threats to besiege Dhaka city if the Greek idol of justice "Themis" was not removed from the Supreme Court premises immediately.

Rajshahi Police arrested five JMB militants named Abdus Sattar (33), Abdul Mannan (35), Abul Hossain (55), Lutfar Rahman (38) and Rohidul Islam (43) accused in several militancy-related cases.

Natore Police arrested JMB militants Shahab Uddin (45) and Rahedul Islam (46) accused in a militant case.

Naogaon Police arrested JMB militants Khairul Islam (25) and Abdul Mannan (45) facing several charges including extortion.

AL Publicity and Publication Secretary Hasan Mahmud while addressing a press conference in Dhaka city said the BNP-led 20-party alliance has been patronizing extremism to serve its ulterior motive.

Two cadres of PBCP were killed in a gunfight with Police at Rahimabad Ambagan in Satkhira District. Police recovered two shutter guns, two bombs, two sharp weapons and two bullets from the spot.

Police arrested a militant of JMB at Baghmara in Rajshahi District. The arrested was identified as Abdur Razzak.

In Pabna District, Police arrested JMB militants Shafiqul Islam (30), Ziaul Karim Sujon (32) and Muhamad Shahid (26).

In Rajshahi District, Police arrested JMB militants Abu Jafar (40) and Abul Khair (45).

Police arrested Mostafizur Rahman Shahin (41), a 'regional commander' of JMB from Gopalpur area in Pabna District.

Hizbut Tawhid organized a press conference at Press Club in Pabna District reminiscing Noakhali's Sonaimuri incident that left two of their activists killed in 2016.

Food Minister Qamrul Islam said that certain quarters are hatching fresh conspiracies with a view to turning Bangladesh into a militant state.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohamad Shahriar Alam said there is no existence of Islamic State and other international terror outfits in the country.

Police busted a JMB den at Sitakunda in Chittagong District. Police arrest an extremist couple with their kid and recovered a pistol and a huge quantity of circuits used to prepare time-bombs in their house.

A Dhaka court framed charges against 11 militants of JMB in a case filed over carrying out attacks on VIPs, VVIPs and at important establishments in the country.

Five persons, including a woman and a toddler, were killed in a Police raid on a Neo-JMB den at a two-storey building at Sitakunda in Chittagong District. An explosion injured two Policemen. Police recovered 10 bombs, three suicide vests and explosive substances possible to make 40 to 50 powerful bombs.

Tajul Islam Mahmud alias Mama Hujur (46), 'regional commander' of HuJI-B was killed during a gunfight with Police in Kuti Chowmuhani area of Brahmanbaria District. Three Policemen were also injured in the incident. Police recovered 25 improvised bombs, five pipe guns, four bullets and five locally made sharp weapons from the spot.

Police arrested four cadres of JeI-ICS at Koroi Krishi College in Joypurhat District when they were planning to carry out subversive activities. Police recovered eight Molotov cocktails, two crude bombs and 300 grams of gunpowder.

A militant of HuJI-B was arrested from Kathgola area in Mymensingh District. The arrestee was identified as Abu Farha Humman (37) charged with cases of terrorism with Police in both Mymensingh and Chittagong Districts.

Sources said that Police have drawn up a list of nearly 5,000 suspected militants and a special drive is underway to arrest them. The arrestees are from different militant outfits, including JMB, its offshoot Neo-JMB, Hizb ut-Tahrir, Shahadat-e Al Hikma and Allar Dal.

Chittagong Range's Deputy Inspector General Mohamad Shafiqul Islam said that home grown militant organisations including Neo-JMB are setting up hideouts in the hilly regions of the country.

A suspected suicide bomber sneaked into a RAB barrack and blew him up in Ashkona area of Dhaka city. Two RAB personnel suffered splinter injuries. According to BBC Bangla, Islamic State claimed credit for the attack.

Police arrested a war crimes accused at Bularati village in Satkhira. Abdullah Baki was arrested from his residence following an arrest warrant issued by the ICT on March 8.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said people's united efforts can enable the nation to combat militancy and terrorism.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said people's united efforts can enable the nation to combat militancy and terrorism.

A man carrying bombs was killed in RAB firing when he tried to penetrate a check post with a motorcycle in Khilgaon area of Dhaka city. Two RAB members were also injured during the incident. One IED and several bombs were recovered from him.

Police arrested three activists of JeI from a house at Baluchar village in Chapainawabganj District. Police also recovered two pistols, six rounds of bullets, two magazines, 1.5 kg gunpowder and some Jihadi books from them.

Chittagong District Police recovered 15 bombs and grenades, six drums of liquid hydrogen peroxide and jells from the Neo-JMB hideout at Sitakunda where five people, including a child, were killed on March 16.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said "There'll be no place of militancy and terrorism on Bangladesh soil... the stern stance that we've taken against it will continue. You have to remain vigil so that no one of your children can get involved in militancy and terrorism."

IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque said "We have already identified masterminds of extremists and their networks alongside the neo-JMB. The law enforcement agencies are working to arrest militants and their close associates."

Three persons including two Policemen and Police informant were injured in an attack by cadres of Samrat Khaja Bahini during a drive at Majidpur in Dhaka city.

Police arrested six militants from different places on March 19, reports The Daily Star.

In Patuakhali District's Kalapara area, four JMB cadres were arrested while planning sabotage activities. They were identified as Milon Sikder (28), Kamal Hossain (30), Babul Khan (45) and Pappu (28).

In Lalmonirhat District's Kaliganj area, Police arrested a leader of ICS who is wanted in a sabotage case. He was identified as Hasanul Haque Banna (28), president of the Hatibandha unit of ICS.

In Sylhet District's Khasdabir area, RAB arrested cadre of Hizb-ut-Tahrir at his residence. The arrestee is Ashraful Karim Khan (28).

SC upheld death penalty on HuJI-B leader Mufti Hannan and two others for attempting to kill British envoy to Bangladesh in 2004. The other two death row convicts are Shahedul Alam alias Bipul and Delowar Hossain alias Ripon.

RAB arrested five militants of JMB on charge of planning to attack Government establishments from Dhaka city. Raw materials used in making bombs, two fake firearms and jihadi books were recovered from their possession.

RAB Additional Director General (Operations) Anwar Latif Khan said that although extremists had become cornered because of continuous anti-extremist activities of the law enforcing agencies, they were trying to reorganize in small groups.

Police arrested 20 leaders and cadres of ICS with Jihadi books from different dormitories in Nawdapara area of Rajshahi District accused in a case filed under the anti-terrorism law.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaking at her office marking the distribution of Bangladesh University Grants Commission's (UGC's) gold medals among the winners of 2013 and 2014 said that terrorism and militancy are global problems.

Foreign Secretary Mohamad Shahidul Haque at the inaugural session of a workshop styled "Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Bangladesh," at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka 22 said that terrorism needs to be prevented not countered.

Humayun Kabir, DIG Crime Management at the Police Headquarters said that militants are trying to involve their family members with militancy either by force or motivation as they have got isolated following the drives by Police, RAB and other law enforcement agencies.

A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up at a Police check-post in front of Shahjalal International Airport intersection in Dhaka city. There was no other casualty.

After around two hours, Islamic State took credit for the attack through its Arabic Amaq news agency, reports Dhaka Tribune .

Two Neo-JMB militants were arrested in connection with the attack on a Jatra Pandal near Kantaji Temple in Dinajpur District in December, 2015. Police recovered 10 crude bombs and jihadi books from them.

Police cordoned off a five-storey building in Sylhet city of Sylhet District where suspected militants are believed to have been holing up with a huge cache of explosives. Police couldn't enter the building as the militants blocked the entrance to the main building with a refrigerator.

Counterterrorism officials said that Ansar al Islam has decided to change its recruitment strategy fearing that the online exposure of recruiters would help law enforcers' track down its leaders and activists.

Three persons killed and 43 others injured in a powerful bomb explosion on Sylhet-Fenchuganj road in Gutartik area Sylhet District around 7:00pm. The deceased are Wahidul Islam Opu, Kadim Shah and Jannatul Fahim (18). Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing.

Three persons killed, including two Policemen, were killed in a powerful bomb explosion at around 8:00 pm close to Atia Mahal in Sylhet District. The dead are Chowdhury Abu Mohammad Kaiser, an Inspector of Court Police in Sylhet, Monirul Islam, Inspector (Investigation) of Jalalabad Police Station and Shahidul Islam, a businessman of Dariapara in Sylhet city. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing.

Two militants were killed in an ongoing Army-led operation codenamed 'Operation Twilight' inside the terror den at Atia Mahal in Sylhet city of Sylhet District.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal rejected that there is any Islamic State link with the blasts during the raid at the militant hideout in Sylhet District that killed six people.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the militants not to choose the wrong path of suicide attacks as well as the path of terrorism and militancy. She said the ongoing drive of her Government against terrorism, militancy and drug addiction would continue and her Government would curb those with an iron hand.

Death toll rises to four as two more militants were killed in the Army-led operation codenamed 'Operation Twilight' drawing to an end inside the terror den at Atia Mahal in Sylhet city of Sylhet District.

HuJI-B 'Chief' Mufti Abdul Hannan and his two associates - Delwar Alias Ripon and Sharif Shahedul Alam alias Bipul - who were condemned to death in a case filed over the grenade attack on ex-British envoy Anwar Choudhury in 2004 filed petitions seeking Presidential clemency.

Two militants of JMB confessed to their involvement in exploding bombs at a jatra near Kantaji Temple in Dinajpur District on December 5, 2015. The two gave confessional statement before the Senior Judicial Court of Gopal Chandra Roy.

Gulshan attack mastermind Jahangir Alam alias Rajib alias Gandhi alias Shubhash alias Shanto alias Tiger alias Adil alias Jahid admitted that he was involved in the murder of former JMB militant Mazedul Islam alias Fazle Rabbi in 2015 for attempting to leave the outfit.

Neo-JMB threatened to blow up Kishoreganj District Judge's Court and Kishorganj Jail with bombs. The threat was issued in a letter sent by Ahad Miah, who identified as Katiadi Police Station unit Neo-JMB Ameer to District and Session's Judge Muhammad Mahbub-Ul Haque by a post.

Police suspected one of the four slain militants in Sylhet District to be the top leader of Neo-JMB Maynul Islam Musa. Musa was entrusted with the charge of leading the Neo-JMB, which staged the July 1, 2016, attack in Dhaka's Holey Artisan Restaurant.

Police cordoned off two terror dens in Moulvibazar District and one in Comilla District. Police said that some 10 to 12 suspected militants are believed to be holed up in the two Moulvibazar dens, some 20km apart. At least two militants are said to be hiding there with huge explosives in the Comilla den.

RAB arrested four militants of JMB from Dohar on the outskirts of Dhaka city planning to carry out subversive activities around the country. They used to spread their ideology via Facebook and other social media.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged people to stand against terrorism, militancy and drug addiction, reports The Daily Star. She also urged all, including guardians, teachers, imams, law enforcement agencies and the administration, to remain alert so that no one could get involved in these menaces.

Body parts of seven, including those of four children, two women and one man, were recovered from a Neo-JMB den at Nasirpur village in Moulvibazar District. Police said the militants may have blown themselves up to avoid arrest when SWAT and CTTC teams launched an assault codenamed "Operation Hit Back" on the den.

Police in a drive arrested three militants of JMB from Debiganj Bazar in Panchagarh District. Police recovered five Jihadi books from them.

Police said that Neo-JMB has adopted a new strategy of setting up its hideouts in Hindu-populated neighbourhoods across Bangladesh aiming to deceive law enforcement.

RAB Intelligence Wing Director Lieutenant Colonel Abul Kalam Azad, who was hit by splinters in a bomb blast near a militant den in Sylhet city of Sylhet District on March 25, succumbed to injuries at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka city. SWAT launched an operation codenamed 'Operation Maximus' at a militant den in Borohat area of Moulvibazar District. Counterterrorism officials said there might be four to five militants, including a woman, with a huge stash of explosives at the hideout.

The operation at a suspected militant den at Kotbari area of Comilla District codenamed 'Operation Strike Out' ended without any casualty or detention of any militant as Police said the two militants inside the hideout managed to flee.

An activist of JeI was arrested in Kachua village under Jessore District. 11 crude bombs were recovered from him.

Police arrested Mahmud Hassan (50), a JMB militant from Baghmara of Rajshahi District who took part in atrocities of JMB commander Siddiqul Islam alias Bangla Bhai in 2004.

Ain o Salish Kendra in a report said that 44 people were killed in 'shootout' with Police and RAB in the first three months of 2017 up from 32 during the same period in 2016.

Security Forces, under Operation Maximus, stormed an Islamist militant hideout killing three militants (two males and a female) at Borohat in Moulvibazar District. Police suspect the "militants" killed themselves by exploding bombs. Some powerful explosives, including IEDs, were also recovered and then defused inside the building.

RAB arrested two cadres of Sarbahara Party from Dainna Purbopara village in Tangail District. RAB recovered a 7.65 pistol and a magazine from their possession.

Police arrested a militant of JMB from Kismot Jamira village in Rajshahi District on April 1. The arrestee is Mosharaf Ali (40) a listed militant.

Investigators said that Lokman Ali alias Sohel Rana (40) was Neo-JMB's Chittagong chapter chief and in charge of recruitment and trained recruits for suicide attacks in Lombabil Khorolia Mora area of Baishari in Bandarban District.

Two more bodies of militants were recovered from Atia Mahal in Sylhet District's Shibbari, six days after the end of 'Operation Twilight' that officially ended on March 28.

Seven suspected militants were arrested in a raid conducted at a house in Kalibari area of Mymensingh District. Police recovered explosive materials, two computers, a large number of jihadi books and a cheque book from them.

Two cadres of PBCP were arrested in Alamdanga of Chuadanga District. Police recovered one pistol and four bullets from them.

Two cadres of Islami Chhatri Sangstha, the female student wing of JeI, were arrested in East Bakalia of Chittagong District while they were circulating leaflets with 'instigating remarks' against observing Pahela Baishakh.

The prosecution pressed four specific charges against 11 Razakar Bahini members in Mymensingh District in a case filed for allegedly committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal talking the journalists at Mymensingh Police media centre said there is no space for terrorist and militancy in the country.

Neo-JMB leader Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi, also a plotter of June 1, 2016, massacre at Holey Artisan Restaurant in Dhaka city, admitted his involvement in several murders committed in Gaibandha and nearby Districts.

RAB arrested five militants of Neo-JMB from from Siddhirganj of Narayanganj District when they were holding a meeting.

RAB arrested three militants of Neo-JMB from Comilla District's Gouripur area when they were holding a meeting.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during a mammoth rally of Islamic religious leaders and scholars in Dhaka city's Suhrawardy Udyan called upon Muslim countries to join hands to launch a concerted campaign to eliminate terrorism.

Police arrested 41 militants of JMB from different parts of Satkhira District. Police said that the arrestees were wanted in various cases.

Police arrested Maulana Mohamad Maksudur Rahman alias Abdullah, an ABT sharia board member in the Jatrabari area in Dhaka city..

Police arrested seven leaders and activists of ICS at Fenchuganj in Sylhet District. Police recovered many leaflets and books that directed the activists to carry out suicidal attacks on the 'enemies of Islam'.

President rejected the mercy petitions HuJI-B's chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and his two associates, clearing the way for their executions any time for murdering three persons and leaving former UK High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury injured by throwing bombs in 2004.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police's CTTC unit Chief Monirul Islam in a press conference said that Police have proposed that the Government to ban Neo-JMB which reportedly led the Gulshan café attack on July 1, 2016, to disrupt its fresh recruitment.

Police arrested five cadres of JeI-ICS from different areas of Jhenidah District. Police said all of the arrestees were accused in a number of cases filed with different Police Stations.

RAB arrested two suspected JMB militants in Dhaka city. The arrestees are Fatema Akter Ruma (20) and Zahidul Huq Jihan (24).

RAB declared completion of its operation to clean Atia Mahal, a suspected den of extremists, in Sylhet city of Sylhet District. RAB neutralized nine unexploded explosives and removed huge number of explosive making tools and chemicals during its week-long operation that begun on April 3.

HuJI-B's Chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and his associate Sharif Shahedul Alam alias Bipul were hanged at Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur District for their grenade attack on former British envoy Anwar Choudhury in Sylhet District in 2004.

HuJI-B Chief Mufti Abdul Hannan's associate Delwar alias Ripon was hanged at Sylhet Central Jail 12 for grenade attack on former British envoy Anwar Choudhury in Sylhet District in 2004.

Police arrested a militant of JMB from Mirzapur village in Jamalpur District. The arrestee is Asadul Islam Asad (35), a fugitive accused in a sabotage case filed with Sadar Police Station.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan talking to newsmen after a meeting on combating extremism at Bangladesh Secretariat said the cases filed against HeI would continue as per legal course.

JSD, a member of the ruling AL-led alliance, came down heavily on HeI saying that the organization is the Bangladeshi edition of Islamic State, Taliban and al-Qaeda.

JeI claimed that Mongol Shobhajatra procession, a colorful procession on the first day of Bangla year, is a part of the Hindu culture and labelled the iconic event of the Pohela Boishakh celebrations as haram or forbidden in Islam.

Police arrested a man in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District suspecting his links with militancy. Abir Mahmud, a self-employed software engineer in his 30s, confessed that he tried several times to join Islamic State in 2012-13, claimed Police.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought the wholehearted cooperation of people in freeing the country from terrorism and extremism.

HeI called for the withdrawal of the Government's order of mandatory Mongol Shobhajatra procession in educational institutions, calling it "anti-Islamic".

Tahmid Hasib Khan, who was arrested for instigating the Gulshan café attackers and also charged with hiding information from Police, was acquitted as the charge against him was not proved through the depositions of eight prosecution witnesses.

IGP AKM Shahidul Haque while addressing a programme at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka city said that the people who raise question against the anti-militant drive are actually instigating militancy.

BMED issuing a circular ordered the authorities of all Dakhil and Alim madrasas to launch a campaign in respective institutions and dormitories to check whether militant activities are being carried out there.

RAB arrested two militants of Neo-JMB from Shiddhirganj area of Narayanganj District based on information gleaned from eight other Neo-JMB members during remands.

RAB arrested a militant of JMB accused in a case for countrywide series bomb attacks in 2005 from a village in Birganj of Dinajpur District. The arrestee is Abdus Sattar (50).

ICT-1 sentenced Syed Mohammad Hussain alias Hossain (64) and Muhammad Moslem Pradhan (66) to death for crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War. Hussain was a member of the PDP.

ICT-1 indicted six Netrakona men over their alleged crimes committed during the Liberation War in 1971. The seven were involved with Razakar Bahini, an auxiliary force of the Pakistan Army in 1971.

RAB's Additional Director General (Operations) Colonel Anwar Latif Khan said: "We have found that is increasingly common for New JMB, Ansar Al Islam, Hizb-ut Tahrir, Harkatul Zihad and some other extremist groups to recruit science students."

CTTC unit busted a Neo-JMB den in a house at Porahati village in Jhenidah District. A huge stash of explosives and a 9mm pistol was recovered from the house.

Police arrested seven war crimes suspects from their houses at Dumuria in Khulna District for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.

In Noakhali District, Police arrested nine cadres of ICS for terrorist activities.

In Satkhira District, Police arrested three JeI activists for terrorist activities.

In Dinajpur District, two JeI activists were arrested for terrorist activities.

Officials said that the Neo-JMB den busted on April 21 was a bomb-making factory from where explosives were supplied to other dens of the militant group.

RAB arrested two militants of Neo-JMB from Raniganj in Dinajpur District. The arrestees are Mohamad Selim and Mohamad Khademul Islam.

Aminul Islam, Joint Commissioner of CTTC unit in his presentation at the Quarterly Crime Conference of Police suggested immediate steps for de-radicalization of arrested militants.

RAB arrested the IED expert of Neo-JMB from Dhaka city's Uttara area. The arrestee is Mushfiq Martin Jenny. Huge IEDs and remote controlled devices were recovered from him.

Police cordoned off a suspected military den at Trimohoni village in C'nawabganj District. Police said "The militants fired several gunshots from the house towards the law enforcers."

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the RAB headquarters on the elite force's anniversary said that the Government will help militants get back to normal lives after surrender.

Four Neo-JMB militants holed up at a den in Shibnagar Trimohoni of Chapainawabganj District was killed as Operation Eagle Hunt concluded. Rafiqul Islam alias Abu was among the dead. Police said all the four persons were killed in suicide bomb explosions. Abu's pregnant wife Sumaiya Begum and their six-year-old daughter Khadiza were rescued from the den.

Police recovered IEDs, bombs and pistols from the den. RAB arrested three militants of Neo-JMB from Savar upazila of Dhaka District. A foreign made pistol, three rounds of bullets, bomb-making materials and jihadi books were recovered from their possession.

RAB arrested the Jhenaidah District unit 'military commander' of HuJI-B from Hathgopalpur village. The arrestee is Abdul Alim (50), a close aide of Mufti Hannan, the chief of HuJI-B hanged recently. The accused admitted planning sabotage in Chuadanga, Meherpur and Jhenaidah Districts, RAB said. Gazipur SP Mohammad Harun Ur Rashid at a press conference at the Police Lines while announcing the launch of a non-stop combing operation in Joydebpur to search for suspected militants and other criminals said militants may be using Joydebpur as safe haven.

DMP Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia while addressing a rally in Dhaka city said the militants are now shifting their hideouts outside the capital Dhaka city.

CTTC officials said that Police is going to get a full-fledged unit with jurisdiction to combat militancy and terrorism anywhere in the country. CTTC officials said the new unit - to be named "Police Anti-Terrorism Unit" - would enhance their capacity manifold in the fight against militancy.

37 female activists of JeI were arrested in Narail District while they were holding clandestine meeting. Police recovered a large number of Jihadi books and donation receipts from them.

Police arrested the 'IT chief' of ABT in Bhatara area of Dhaka city. The arrestee was identified as Mohamad Ashfaq-Ur-Rahman Ayon alias Arif alias Anik.

Police arrested 14 cadres of ICS at KUET's cafeteria in Khulna District for plotting subversive activities. Police recovered 10 laptops and some jihadi books from them.

In Narayanganj District, RAB arrested two militants of Neo-JMB Qaiqum Hauladar (32) and Selim (32), accused in an Anti-Terrorism Act case filed with Siddhirganj Police Station in April, from Ruposhi Bus Stand area.

In Dhaka city, RAB arrested Neo-JMB militant Mohamad Tomal Uddin (40), an accused in an Anti-Terrorism Act case filed with Adabor Police Station in 2014, from Baitul Aman Housing Society.

Police arrested Mesbahul Haque, a leader of ICS from Matikata union in Rajshahi District. Police recovered a revolver and five bullets from him.

RAB arrested a militant of Hizb ut-Tahrir from Adabor area in Dhaka city. The arrestee is Mohamad Tomal Uddin (40), an accused in an Anti-Terrorism Act case filed with Adabor Police Station in 2014.

Police arrested four cadres of ICS from a house in Brahmanpara upazila of Comilla District when they were holding a clandestine meeting. The arrestees are Shahin Alam (27), Ishak Bhuiyan, (24) Hizbullah (18), and Omar Faruk (22).

RAB arrested two Neo-JMB militants at Rupganj in Narayanganj District. Identities of arrested persons could not be known immediately.

Police arrested two activists of JeI from a school in Chapainawabganj District when they were holding a secret meeting. Police recovered 600 grams of gunpowder and three sharp weapons from their possession.

Reiterating her Government's "zero tolerance" policy against militancy and terrorism, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said "We'll root out militancy and terrorism from Bangladesh to ensure peace and security in public life."

RAB arrested 'Rangpur regional chief' of ABT Zahid Hasan (28) alias Abu Zayed Al Ansar from Keranipara area in Rangpur District. RAB recovered explosive-making materials from him.

Two Neo-JMB militants were killed and two Policemen were injured during an operation in Jhenidah District's Maheshpur area. The militants were killed in suicide bomb explosion. The identity of the dead militant could not be known immediately.

ICT-1 indicted four Moulvibazar men for allegedly committing crimes during the Liberation War of 1971. The accused are Akmal Ali Talukder (76), Abdun Nur Talukder alias Lal Miah (62), Anis Miah (76), and Abdul Musabbir Miah (64). Akmal is in jail since November 26, 2015 while the rest are on the run. The four were involved with ML during the Liberation War.

Police arrested four militants of ABT at Motijheel area in Dhaka city. Identities of the arrested persons could not be known immediately.

RAB arrested JMB's IED supplier and his associate from Ashulia area on the outskirt of Dhaka city. The arrestees are Imran and Rafiq. A huge stockpile of IEDs and explosives have been recovered from them.

The imam of an Ahmadiyya mosque in Mymensingh District was critically injured after being hacked inside the mosque by a group of three men in a suspected militant attack.

RAB arrested three brothers on charge of organizing the activists of JMB from Dhubli Bottola in Sirajganj District. The arrestees are Mamunur Rashid Mamun (35), Abdulla Bin Masud (32) and Mohamad Najibul (29).

Five suspected militants and one fire-fighter were killed in a militant hideout in Benipur village of Rajshahi District. Five militants, including Sazzad, his wife Beli, their sons Alamin, 30, and Soheb, 25, and daughter Karima, 18, died in the suicide bomb explosions. While, fire-fighter Abdul Motin died when taken to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. Shazzad's another daughter Sumaiya and her two children have surrendered. Locals say they were all involved with the politics of JeI.

A 'regional leader' of PBCP and his aide were killed in a "gunfight" with RAB in Rajbari District. The deceased were identified as Rakibul Hasan Roky alias Bappi (35) and his aide Lalon Mollah (40). RAB recovered one foreign-made pistol and one 22 bore rifle, one shutter gun, one sword and 60 bullets from the spot.

Police arrested seven militants of JMB in different parts of Chapainawabganj District. Police recovered 4.5kg of gunpowder, 52.5kg of explosive power gel and 22 jihadi books in their drives.

At least 65 militants were killed in the last 15 anti-militancy drives across the country, said IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque while addressing a community policing gathering on anti-drug and terrorism in Lalbagh in Dhaka city.

SC upheld its earlier verdict that handed convicted war criminal JeI Nayeb-e-Ameer Delawar Hossain Sayedee imprisonment until death for his crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War in 1971.

JeI called for nationwide protests on May 16 in objection to Delawar Hossain Sayedee's lifetime imprisonment sentence for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.

Police arrested seven leaders of ICS when they attempted to conduct subversive activities in Lalmonirhat District. Police recovered five petrol bombs, local weapons and radical books from their possessions.

RAB ended their operation at the suspected JMB hideout at village Chuadanga in Jhenaidah District. RAB cordoned off the houses of JMB militants Selim and Pranta and arrested them. RAB recovered a total of 186 PVC circuit boards, 18 units of explosive making neo-gel, four drums of liquid chemicals, one anti-mine, two suicidal vests and some other explosive making materials and electronics devices.

ICT-1 issued warrant of arrest against former BNP lawmaker Abdul Momin Talukder alias Khoka from Adamdighi in Bogra District for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity at different places of the District during the Liberation War in 1971.

Police arrested 13 cadres of ICS in Chandlai-Baganpara area of Chpainawabganj District. Police recovered 800 grams of gunpowder and 122 jihadi books from them.

RAB formally called off their drive at Gabtali Uttarpara 'militant den' of Narsingdi District on after the arrest of five suspected militants. The bomb disposal unit of RAB found no arms or explosives after searching the house.

RAB formally called off their drive at Gabtali Uttarpara 'militant den' of Narsingdi District on after the arrest of five suspected militants. The bomb disposal unit of RAB found no arms or explosives after searching the house.

RAB arrested three Neo-JMB militants Abdus Sakur alias Shukuddi (43), Jahangir Alam (43), Saiful Islam (32) and Abdul Mazid Tanu in Gomostapur of Chapainawabganj District. RAB recovered one foreign pistol, one magazine, four bullets and three kilogrammes of gunpowder from their possession.

RAB arrested Neo-JMB militant Abdul Mazid Tanu in a raid in Nachol of Chapainawabganj District. During the raid, RAB recovered three foreign pistols, nine rounds of bullets, two magazines and one toy pistol from the house.

RAB arrested two militants of JMB from Chehelgazi Mazar area of Dinajpur District. The arrestees are Badal Mia (32) and Belal Hossain (25). Badal, who was an Imam of a mosque in Gaibandha, is an accused in several cases filed with Gaibandha Police Station.

RAB arrested Neo-JMB militants Shaikh Yusa and Anwar Hossain were arrested from Rupganj in Narayanganj District. One foreign made pistol, huge amount of explosives and books and leaflets on militancy was recovered from their possessions.

RAB arrested Neo-JMB militant Mahbub from Mawa in Munshiganj District. RAB arrested Neo-JMB militant Kausar from Keraniganj District.

Unidentified armed men shot and killed a BNP leader and his bodyguard in Phultala of Khulna District. The dead are Alauddin Mihtu (41), organising secretary of the District BNP, and Nowsher Gazi (45). Mithu's father-in-law Syed Selim, who was present there, was also injured in the incident.

Police recovered huge quantity of bombs and bomb making materials, jihadi books and laptop from a suspected militant den in Namagenda area of Savar, on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka city.

Another team of Police surrounded another building owned by Shakib, a banker, 200 yards from the den and recovered a suicidal vest and bomb making materials from a room of the second floor on the under construction six-storey building.

Former JMB 'chief' Maulana Saidur Rahman and two other members - Abdullah Hel Kafi and his wife Ayesha Akhter - were sentenced to seven-and-a-half-year of imprisonment in a case filed for planning subversive activities in May 2010.

Police arrested 25 cadres of JeI-ICS in the capital Dhaka city's Panthapath area. 16 computers and some books were recovered from them.

SC authorities removed the Statue of the Lady Justice on the SC premises amid protests. Chief Justice SK Sinha said that the statue might be relocated to a place near the Supreme Court Museum, which is also on the SC premises.

HeI expressing satisfaction over removal of Statue of the Lady Justice from the SC premises placed their fresh demand for removing all the other statues across the country.

The Statue of the Lady Justice was reinstalled on in front of the SC's annex building.

IAB at a protest programme held in front of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at the center of Dhaka city on demanded the removal of all the idols across Bangladesh along with the Statue of Lady Justice that was reinstalled before the annex building of the SC.

Terming the re-installation of the Statue of Lady Justice a matter of grave concern and disappointment, HeI Chief Shah Ahmed Shafi said they along with the masses were taken aback by the move.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing a community reception accorded to her by expatriate Bangladeshis at a hotel at the Austrian capital Vienna urged the expatriate Bangladeshis living in Europe to expose the brutal face of BNP and JeI beyond the country.

Two 'regional leaders' of PBCP were killed in a reported gunfight with members of RAB at Nagartola in Jhenidah District. The deceased were identified as Maidul Islam Rana and Alim Uddin. Three RAB men were also injured in the incident. RAB team also recovered two foreign guns, a nine mm pistol, 15 rounds of ammunitions and a sword from the spot.

RAB arrested three JMB militants from Begunbari Office Road in Dhaka city. RAB recovered huge bomb making materials, 24 chocolate bombs and books on militancy from them.

A JeI leader arrested on charge of planning sabotage died in Police custody in Chittagong District. Deceased Ahmad Safa (42) was the president of Ward no. 4 unit under Dhemsha Union of JeI.

Police arrested eight JeI leaders and activists in Magura District while they were holding a clandestine meeting to commit sabotage in the area.

RAB arrested five Neo-JMB militants in different areas of Jhenaidah District. RAB said they were close associates of Neo-JMB leaders Abdullah, Tuhin and Limon.

HeI threatened mass demonstrations after Ramadan unless the Government removed the statue of Lady Justice from the Annex Building premises of the SC.

CTTC unit arrested three militants of JMB at Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka city. CTTC members said that the trio was arrested in cases filed under Explosive Substances Act.

Monirul Islam, chief of CTTC unit at a media briefing said that a 27-year-old university dropout is now leading the terror outfit Neo-JMB. Ayub Bachchu took over as the Amir (Chief) of the outfit after the death of Maynul Islam Musa during an anti-militancy drive in Moulvibazar on March 31, Monirul Islam told.

A Chittagong Court indicted five militants of HuJI-B who were arrested from the port city's Colonel Hat area in December 2016. The five are Tazul Islam, Nazim Uddin, Abu Jar Gifari, Nure Alam and Iftisham Ahmed. The court fixed July 25 for recording testimonies.

Police arrested two Neo-JMB militants Ruhul Amin (55) and Al Amin (24) from Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj District. Ruhul Amin is the father-in-law of the dead militant Abu Ali and Al Amin worked as an aide of Tamim Chowdhury

In Chuadanga District, local leader of PBCP Oltu Mondol (40) was killed in a gunfight with RAB in Khashkarra village. RAB recovered a homemade gun and five bullets from the spot.

In Rajbari District, Korom Ali (36), a leader of PBCP was killed in a shootout with Police in Chardalandi village. Police recovered a shutter gun and two bullets from the spot.

Police arrested three Neo-JMB militants in Muruil area of Bogra District. Police recovered a pistol, a magazine, five bullets, 1kg gun-powder and a knife from them.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal urged the country's Muslim population to come forward to check the spread of extremism with a rational approach.

RAB arrested Imran Ahmed (37), a Majlish-e-Shura member of Neo-JMB and also a major 'financier' for the banned militant outfit and his accomplice Shamim Mia (29) in Narayanganj District's Rupganj area. RAB recovered a firearm and a large number of books that encourage militancy.

CTTC unit of DMP arrested six Neo-JMB militants in New Market area of Dhaka city who allegedly planned to carry out attacks in Ramadan to mark the anniversary of deadly Gulshan café siege.

Police busted a Neo-JMB den at Tanore in Rajshahi District. Three were arrested for their suspected involvement in extremism. Nine more, including women and children, were surrendered to the Police. Two suicide vests, a pistol with five rounds of ammunition and a magazine were recovered from the house.

RAB arrested Shayek Mamunur Roshid alias Shayek Mamun, the 'central coordinator' and also a Shariah board member of Neo-JMB from the Demra area in Dhaka city.

Police arrested 30 cadres of JeI-ICS from Arambagh in Chapainawabganj District when they were holding a secret meeting. Police also recovered a laptop and some jihadi books from them.

An anti-money laundering taskforce asked the Government to introduce a permanent Attorney service engaging competent lawyers to fight militancy.

Police arrested two cadres of ICS in Narayanganj District for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Facebook. The arrestees are Jasimuddin (33) and Mehedi Hasan (20).

ASP of Savar highway circle was killed by unidentified men hours after he left his Uttara residence to join work at Kaliakoir in Gazipur District. There was also a red mark around his neck.

RAB arrested two militants of JMB who supply explosive and explosive making chemicals to JMB in Board Bazar area of Gazipur District.

Convener of Islami Chhatri Sangstha's Boda upazila unit Tahira Akhter (20) was arrested from a photocopy shop at Boda bus stand of Panchagarh District on suspicion that she had been planning subversive activities.

RAB arrested two militants of JMB from Chowrasta area of Gazipur District. The arrestees are Mohamad Motasim Billah (21) and Mohamad Morslin Sheikh (25).

RAB arrested three militants of Neo-JMB in Jatrabari area of Dhaka city. Identities of the detained persons could not be known immediately.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while responding to a tabled question in Parliament during the PM's question-answer session said terrorism and militancy are big barriers to the country's development and security.

According to one intelligence report, at least 38 Bangladeshis have travelled through various countries to reach Syria and join the IS. Some of these people have also reportedly died in battles in Syria.

Police arrested six cadres of ICS while they were holding a meeting at Satcom Park of Bogra District. The arrestees are Shahadat Hossain (20), Nahid Hasan (21), Masud Rana (23), Monirul Islam (20), Aslam Ali (21) and Nazmul Hossain (21).

RAB arrested a militant of JMB at Ullapara in Sirajganj District. The arrestee is Mohamad Atiqur Rahman alias Atik.

RAB arrested two militants of JMB from different areas in Gazipur District. The two JMB militants are Mohamad Chan Miah (38) and Moahamad Moznu Miah (27).

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told the Parliament that the Government has decided to create 50,000 more posts with Bangladesh Police to further strengthen the capacity of the law enforcement agency.

Monirul Islam, the chief of CTTC unit said that now militants have no strength to carry out attacks like the one on Holey Artisan cafe as they have got their backbones broken during anti-militant drives across the country.

CTTC unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested three suspected female militants, including the wife of Neo-JMB chief Ayub Bachchu, raiding a hideout in Kushtia District's Bheramara area. Police also recovered a bomb weighing around 3kg, two suicide vests, 10 small bombs, a pistol, 12 bullets and 10 kilograms of bomb-making materials in the raid.

Police arrested a militant of JMB from Atrai of Naogaon District. The arrestee is Shahidul Islam (45). Police said Shahidul was a close aide of Bangla Bhai.

IGP AKM Shahidul Hoque talking to reporters at Police Headquarters said that militants will not be able to carry out attacks as their strength has been reduced through continued police operations since the Holey Artisan attack.

Three militants of JMB were arrested from a house in Master Bari area of Sadar sub-district of Gazipur District. There are allegations of their involvement with 2005 series bomb attacks, RAB official said.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said "Law enforcement agencies and the Armed Forces together with a cross-section of people have made this possible, and this trend should continue so that militants get no place of terrorism and militancy on Bangladesh soil."

ICT-1 directed the prosecution to submit an investigation report, if any, on September 6, in a case filed against seven Khulna men for allegedly committing crimes during the 1971 Liberation War.

HRW in a report criticized Bangladesh Government over the enforced disappearances carried out allegedly by the law enforcement agencies in the country. The HRW especially highlighted the "disappearance" cases of the ruling AL's political opponents - JeI and BNP.

Police arrested four militants of Neo-JMB from Rajshahi District. Police recovered some sharp weapons and Jihadi books from their possession.

CTTC unit arrested Hatkata Mahfuz, one of the planners of Holey Artisan attack and his three accomplices from an orchard in Kansat area of Chapainawabganj District. The arrestees are Sohel Mahfuz alias Hatkata Mahfuz, the top explosives specialist of Neo-JMB, Jewel alias Ismail, Hafizur Rahman alias Hasan and Mostofa Kamal alias Jamal.

Bomb experts said that the deadly explosive TATP, used by terrorists in Paris, Brussels and London attacks, has of late become Neo-JMB's explosive of choice in Bangladesh.

Police arrested three militants of Neo-JMB in Chapainawabganj District. 19 kg of explosive materials were recovered from them.

An 'operational commander' of PBCP was arrested in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna District. Police recovered a shutter gun, a rifle, four bullets and sharp weapons from him.

Four militants of Neo-JMB were surrendered, 12 hours after RAB personnel cordoned off a tin-shed house in Ashulia, a suburban area near Dhaka city. Two pistols, a laptop, some books and papers were recovered from the house.

RAB arrested two militants of Neo-JMB from Demra area of Dhaka city. The arrested duo was identified as Tusher Habib alias Aiyub (26) and Abu Bakar Siddik (35).

17 foreign NGOs brought under intense surveillance after finding unusual transactions. Bangladesh Bank officials said most of these NGOs are under the control of JeI. The NGOs are based in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and other Middle East countries.

CTTC Deputy Police Commissioner Abdul Mannan said: "Terrorists have begun using encryption to foil efforts by law enforcement to understand their plans. They regularly change the coding language that they use. They use them to encrypt messages sent across messaging apps. We have been able to decipher some of their messages after interrogating captured terrorists."

Country Reports on Terrorism 2016 released on July 19 by the United States Department of State said Bangladesh experienced a significant increase in terrorist activity in 2016.

RAB arrested two militants of JMB in Dhaka city's Mohammadpur area. A foreign pistol, four bullets and a machete were recovered from their possession during the drive.

Sohel Mahfuz, the explosive expert of Neo-JMB confessed before a magistrate that he had supplied all the bombs used in the Holey Artisan Bakery attack in the capital's Gulshan on July 1, 2016.

Dhaka High Court sentenced three JMB militants to different terms of imprisonment in a case filed for bombs blasts in Farmgate, Dhaka city during a series bomb blasts across the country on August 17, 2005.

RAB arrested three militants of Neo-JMB during a drive in Dhaka city's Badda area. RAB claimed that the trio arrested was involved in recruiting new members, collecting funds for the group and circulating radical materials and videos using secret apps.

CTTC unit chief Monirul Islam said that the operation "Storm 26" in the Dhaka city's Kalyanpur in 2016 was a turning point for law enforcers as documents seized at a Neo-JMB den there and information gathered subsequently helped law enforcers fight back against the country's rising terror network.

In Dhaka city, RAB arrested Neo-JMB militant Nabin Hossain Rabbi (33) in Tejgaon area.

In Chapainawabganj District, RAB arrested Neo-JMB militant Jamaluddi (50) in Roghunathpur village.

RAB arrested three militants of Neo-JMB at Fatullah town in Narayanganj District. RAB recovered two firearms, explosive making materials, books and leaflets encouraging extremism from their possession.

Police arrested 'arms transporter' of Neo-JMB in the Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Singra upazila (sub-District) of Natore District. Police said that the arrestee had carried arms and grenades from Chapainawabganj to Dhaka for the attack.

Police arrested 43 cadres of JeI-ICS at a Chinese restaurant in Narayanganj District. Police recovered jihadi books, leaflets and banners from them.

CTTC chief Monirul Islam said that former cadres of ICS are leading the Neo-JMB. He said "Aslam Hossain Rashed alias Rashedul Islam alias Rash joined Neo-JMB with the help of ICS leader Shariful Islam Khaled. Rashed was very close to Neo-JMB leader Tamim Chowdhury. After Tamim's death, Rashed hoped to get a senior position in Neo-JMB but was disappointed. Now, there are two Neo-JMB factions. Ayub Bachchu is the current chief of Neo-JMB. Rashed stayed away from him and later decided to run operations on his own.

" Financial Institutions Division Senior Secretary Mohamad Enusur Rahman said that the Government decided to set up special tribunals for the disposal of cases of terrorist financing and money laundering in the terrorism and militancy-prone areas of the country.

Chapainawabganj District Court sentenced a militant of JMB to life term imprisonment in an arms case. The lifer is Mohamad Selim alias Harun Mistri (34).

BGB DG Major General Abul Hossain said they intensified surveillance along the bordering areas to check smuggling of arms and ammunition into the country before national election.

CTTC officials said escaped JMB 'chief' Salahuddin alias Salehin is a source of major headache for law enforcement in both Bangladesh and India.

Antarjatik Juddhaparadh Ganabichar Andolan, a pro-liberation body led by Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan, demanded to bring 261 members of the Pakistan occupation army to justice for their war crimes in 1971.

Abdullah Al Mamon (26), a militant of ABT was arrested in Muzaffarnagar District of India's Uttar Pradesh. Police in Bangladesh said Abdullah left for India in 2009. During interrogation, Abdullah disclosed that his primary job was to help ABT members get settled in India.

Cadres of ICS hacked two activists of BCL, critically injuring them in Sylhet District. BCL city unit general secretary Abdul Alim Toshar claimed that the ICS cadres launched the attack to establish dominance in the Jalalabad College area.

Tangail District Court sentenced 14 cadres of JMB to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment in a case of August 17, 2005 serial blasts in Tangail District. Of them, convicts Azad, Taslim, Tarik and Rasel were absconding and were tried in absentia. The remaining 10 extremists heard the verdict from the dock.

CTTC unit Chief Monirul Islam addressing a programme at the Dhaka Reporters Unity said there will be no major militant attack in Bangladesh at this moment.

12 ICS cadres were arrested from Shaheed Suhrawardy Hall of Rajshahi University. Many Jihadi books and some organisational documents were also seized from their rooms.

Police arrested a leader of ICS involved in subversive acts in Bagerhat District. The arrestee is District ICS President Shamim Ahsan (32).

Police arrested a militant of ABT in Kotchandpur upazila of Jhenaidah District. The arrestee was identified as Tokon (24). Tokon was operating militant activities using two separate IDs on Facebook.

CTTC Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Sanowar Hossain said CTTC is getting robots for anti-militant drives.

RAB arrested an absconding death row war crimes convict from Barshikula in Itna of Kishoreganj District. The arrestee, Mohamad Hafiz Uddin, was sentenced to death by ICT-1 on May 3, 2016.

A 'regional coordinator' of Neo-JMB was arrested by RAB from Chuadanga village in Jhenidah District. RAB said that the arrestee, Limon Hossain (36), had been organizing the group in the area for long.

Police arrested two cadres of ICS from Saddam Hossain Hall at Islamic University in Kushtia District. Police recovered 16 petrol and crude bombs and some bomb-making materials from them.

Saiful Islam (21), a Neo-JMB militant was killed during an operation codenamed 'Operation August Bite' by Police at a suspected hideout at a hotel near Square Hospital in Dhaka city.

A special court in Rangpur District indicted 12 militants of JMB for killing Khadem Rahmat Ali on November 10, 2015. The special court framed the charges after a hearing in the presence of six militants.

DMP commissioner Mohamad Asaduzzaman Mia claimed there is no threat of any major militant attack or security risk in the country as the organizational capability of militant groups like Neo-JMB and ABT has waned.

Police officials said JeI-ICS is using "get expelled strategy" to join Neo-JMB to carry out terror attacks across Bangladesh. Counterterrorism officials said that the shortage of funds and difficulties in renting apartments are forcing Neo-JMB militants to shun the practice of leaving their homes months ahead of carrying out an attack.

10 leaders and cadres of HUJI-B were awarded death penalty for attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by planting a bomb weighing 76kg in Gopalganj District in July 2000.

RAB arrested three Neo-JMB militants in different places of Narayanganj District. RAB also recovered a foreign pistol, a knife, few Jihadi books and leaflets from the trio.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said the intelligence agencies are closely monitoring Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, cyber games, and other social media to control all sorts of cyber based militant activities.

Four cadres of ICS were arrested while they were holding a clandestine meeting on the Islamic University campus in Kushtia District. Police recovered some bombs, jihadi books and some illegal mobile SIM cards from their possession.

RAB arrested a militant of JMB at village Chhontia of Jamalpur District. The arrestee, Hassan Sheikh (52) was arrested by RAB members for his alleged involvement with militancy.

A counterterrorism investigator has claimed that the recent killing of a caretaker of a shrine in Noakhali was an act of Neo-JMB. The official said one of the two youths who were caught by locals after the murder of Sona Mia on the night of August 16 had connections with two recently killed Neo JMB militants.

Over the last decade, pressured by limited political space, many leaders of JeI-ICS have been joining the AL and its front organizations. With the 11th parliamentary election on the horizon, many AL leaders fear that JeI-ICS cadres who have already infiltrated the party may join subversive activities.

A Neo-JMB militant was killed in a gunfight with Police in Boalia village of Kushtia District. The deceased is identified as Arman Ali (42). Police recovered a foreign pistol, two bullets and three sharp weapons from the spot.

A JMB militant was killed in a bomb explosion at a house in Kashor area of Mymensingh District. The deceased could not be identified yet. Police said the bomb went off at the house around 6pm while the deceased was making bombs.

RAB arrested a militant of Neo-JMB from Dhaka city's Abdullahpur area. Yakub Hossain (35) was accused in a case filed with Fatullah Police Station in Narayanganj under the Anti Terrorism Act.

Police recovered four bombs and more than eight kilograms of gunpowder from a house in Kashor area of Mymensingh District where a JMB suspect died in an explosion while making a bomb on August 27.

Police arrested the 'IT commander' of Neo-JMB from his house at Tangbhanga village of Lalmonirhat District. The arrestee, Rakibul Islam Rakib (29) confessed to Police that he was involved in the attack on Dinajpur's Kantaji Temple.

RAB arrested three militants of Neo-JMB in Bhuapur area of Tangail District trying to reorganize their outfit under the banner of "Brigade Ad-Daraqutni".

Two persons were injured when a bomb was exploded at Comilla House in Narayanganj District. Police said "They sustained 50% burn injuries in the explosion. The injured might have militant links. We have cordoned off the building."

The war crimes trial has made no headway for more than one and a half months for the Government's failure to appoint someone to the chairman post. The post at the special tribunal trying war criminals fell vacant after Justice Anwarul Haque died of cancer on July 13.

RAB cordoned off a six-storey building on Mazar Road in Dhaka city's Mirpur area suspecting the presence of militants inside. The "suspected militants" have been repeatedly told to surrender. The calls were ignored and instead met with explosion of some crude bombs.

RAB arrested two suspected militants from Elenga area of Tangail District. The arrestees are Masud and his brother Khokon. Khokon was a student of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. RAB recovered a drone, some electronics devices and local weapons from their possession.

Remains of seven dead bodies were recovered from the flat in a complex named Komol Probha in the Dhaka's Darus Salam after suspected JMB militant detonated bombs in the apartment. RAB officials identified five of the dead as Abdullah, Abdullah's wives Fatema and Nasrin and sons Osama and Omar. The identities of the other two are yet to be ascertained.

RAB said they suspected that JMB militant Abdullah, who was killed along with six others during an operation at a flat in the Dhaka's Darus Salam, was planning a massive attack on high-rise building.

Police arrested two JMB militants at Nikunja of Khilkhet in Dhaka city. Police recovered 30 detonators from their possessions.

RAB in a drive arrested a militant of Hizb-ut-Tahrir from Dhaka city's Mohammadpur area. The arrestee is identified as Mahmudul Hasan Robin (25).

RAB concluded its operation at JMB den in Dhaka city's Mirpur. RAB recovered 24 high-impacting bombs, 60 improvised hand grenades, 70 chemical bombs, 15 kilograms of splinters, nine empty cages, 20 kilograms of charcoal, and 1,500 pieces of igniting cords.

HeI threatened to siege Myanmar embassy on September 19, if the atrocities against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state of Myanmar continue.

RAB arrested a youth on charge of connection with JMB at Elenaga in Tangail District. RAB also recovered a 0.9mm pistol and three bullets from his possession.

Police officials said that Police have started vetting private security guards to prevent militants masquerading as security staff from plotting acts of sabotage against important buildings.

HeI threatened to launch jihad against Myanmar if it does not immediately stop persecuting the Rohingya.

Police intercepted a scheduled march brought out by HeI to lay siege to the Myanmar embassy in Dhaka protesting the neighboring country's persecution being carried out on its ethnic minority Rohingya.

Government approved the Anti-Terrorism Unit. The Home Ministry issued a notification after the approval of the Ministry of Home and Finance. According to the Government order, the 581-member Anti-Terrorism Unit will be headed by an AIGP.

RAB arrested Imam Mehedi Hasan (29), 'commander' of Neo-JMB's Dar-e-Kutni Brigade from a house in Dhaka city's South. RAB claimed that Neo-JMB has two operating squads: Badr Brigade and Ad-Dar-e-Kutni Brigade.

RAB arrested 11 persons and produced before the media at Karwan Bazar in Dhaka city in connection with their involvement for financing to extremism.

RAB arrested two militants of Neo-JMB from Dhaka city. RAB recovered two daggers and huge number of note sheets on extremist training from their possession.

A court in Chittagong District jailed three militants of JMB for 14 years in two cases filed in connection with hurling bombs at judges in two courtrooms in 2005.

Police recovered two grenades in an abandoned bag in Dakkhinkhan area of Dhaka city. An officer of DMP said Neo-JMB militants were seen using such kind of explosives earlier.

Police's Anti-Terrorism Unit officials said that militant outfits have apparently smartened up and become tech-savvy as they are now using encrypted communications applications or apps more and more to maintain communications online, making it harder for the law enforcement agencies to trace them.

RAB arrested five militants of Ansar al-Islam in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi District. The arrestees are Anisur Rahman (32), Shahidul Islam (31), Nazrul Islam Mollah (42), Mohammad Shahin (27) and Babar Munshi (45).

Leaders of HeI during a rally organized at Laldighi Maidan in Chittagong city where thousands of leaders and activists joined after the Jumma prayers demanded that Bangladesh cut diplomatic relations with Myanmar over the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in its Rakhine state.

Police recovered three suicide vests and a number of maps from a Neo-JMB den in Jessore District after a female militant who had been holed up in the building overnight surrendered.

Detectives arrested nine JeI leaders including its Ameer Maqbul Ahmad, Nayeb-e-Ameer Mia Ghulam Parwar, Secretary General Dr Shafiqur Rahman and Chittagong Metropolitan Ameer Mawlana Shahjahan from a house in Dhaka city's Uttara area while they were holding a secret meeting there.

RAB arrested two militants of JMB in Siddhirganj and Fatulla areas of Narayanganj District. The arrested were identified as Mohamad Shahadot Hossain alias Amir Hamja (22) and Mohamad Samrat Mia alias Hurer Khoje (21).

The Government reconstituted the ICT-1 by appointing its chairman and two members after three months of stalemate in War Crimes Trial. Justice Mohamadd Shahinur Islam, a HC judge and member of the Tribunal, has been appointed as the chairman of the Tribunal.

RAB arrested two militants of Neo-JMB in Tarabo area of Narayanganj District. The arrestees are Mamunur Rashid alias Mamun (34) and Ismail Hossain (29).

The countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal enforced by JeI protesting at arrest and remand of its top leaders, including its chief Maqbul Ahmad, passed off putting little impact on lives.

Police arrested a leader of JeI form his house at Godagari upazila in Rajshahi District and recovered a 7.65mm pistol, a magazine and four bullets from his bedroom.

Police arrested 21 cadres of Islami Chhatri Shangstha from a house in Kodomtoli area of Dhaka city while they were meeting in that house to discuss anti-Government activities.

Two suspected militant recruiters of Neo-JMB were arrested from Sabujbagh and Wari areas in Dhaka city. The arrestees are Mohammad Gias Uddin (34) and Mohammad Liton (34).

Police arrested a militant of JMB from Alenga area in Tangail District. The arrested was identified as Abul Kashem (22).

Police arrested Mozaffar Hossain, a 'regional organiser' of Neo-JMB in a raid on a suspected militant den in Jessore town of Jessore District. Police recovered five litres of acid, 150 detonators, 25 packets of explosive gel and a large amount of grenade-making equipment in the raid.

Government has directed Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board to remove the chapters on Jihad to curb controversy regarding the madrasa education system, an insider from the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board told.

Police arrested Rampal upazila JeI ameer Sheikh Abu Naser from his house at Gouramba village in the upazila under the Bagerhat District. Police also recovered sharp weapons and sticks from the spot.

RAB in a drive arrested three militants of Neo-JMB from Balabona village of Chapainawabganj District. RAB also recovered a pistol, one magazine, three bullets, 1.1 kilogram explosive substances and three books on jihad from their possession.

RAB arrested a militant of Neo-JMB in Arappur Bus Stand area of Jhenidah District who was charge-sheeted in a case filed over the 2015 attacks on two mosques inside Bangladesh Navy's Issa Khan Base in Chittagong District.

Prosecution at ICT-1 filed charge sheet against Captain (Retd) Mohammad Shahidullah (73), a former member of Pakistani occupation army, for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

RAB arrested a militant of JMB from Trishal area of Mymensingh District. The arrestee is identified as Jahangir Alam alias Shrabon alias Abu Saam (24).

Prosecution at ICT-1 filed charge sheet against Captain (Retd) Mohammad Shahidullah (73), a former member of Pakistani occupation army, for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.

RAB arrested a militant of JMB from Trishal area of Mymensingh District. The arrestee is identified as Jahangir Alam alias Shrabon alias Abu Saam (24).

A man was killed in an explosion allegedly while making bombs at Mordana Bamunpara village in Chapainawabganj District. The deceased was identified as Taifur Rahman (40). Police recovered bomb-making substances from the spot.

Election Commissioner Mahabub Talukder said no identified leaders from the JeI would be allowed in the next general election even as an independent candidate.

Police arrested a fugitive activist of JeI in his Chhadaha village home of Chittagong District in connection with multiple vandalism and arson cases in 2015.

ICT-1 decided to hold trial of six men from Mymensingh in absentia in a case filed over committing crimes during the 1971 Liberation War.

In Naogaon District, Police raided a house at Nawduli village in Atrai upazila and arrested five Neo-JMB militants. Police recovered two foreign-made pistols, 13 rounds of bullets, electronic devices, explosives and grenade making materials from their possessions.

In Chapainawabganj District, Police arrested Neo-JMB militant Shamim Prokash alias Abdullah alias Abdur Rahim (27) from Gomostapur upazila. Police recovered one pistol, two magazines and eight rounds of bullets from his possession.

Police arrested 13 leaders and activists of JeI in Narayanganj District allegedly for plotting subversive activities. A large number of leaflets, books and banners were also seized from them.

Mozammel Hossain alias Saimon, a cadre of Ansar Al Islam was arrested from Baunia embankment area in Dhaka city involved in killing of Bangladeshi-American online activist, writer and blogger Avijit Roy on February 26, 2015.

ICT-1 handed death sentence to former JeI MP Abu Saleh Mohammad Abdul Aziz Mia alias Ghoramara Aziz (65) and five others finding them guilty of committing crimes against humanity at different places under the then Gaibandha Sadar and Sundarganj thanas in what was then Gaibandha sub-division during the Liberation War in 1971.

The Government will equip the NSI with a digital tracking system to build up its capacity in tackling terror and criminal activities conducted through mobile phones and internet.

The prosecution pressed five charges against 12 accused in a case filed for allegedly committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971. Among the accused, Abdul Wahab, Omar Ali Sheikh, Gulzar Khan, Mohammad Daud Sheikh and Mohammad Badruddoza are now in jail while Khandakar Shawkat Ali Babul is yet to be arrested.

Arafat Rahman alias Siam alias Sazzad (24), a militant of Ansar al Islam involved in murder of writer-blogger Avijit Roy was arrested when he was about to meet some of his accomplices in Savar of Dhaka city.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on people to keep anti-Liberation War forces, war criminals, history distorters and killers out of power for ever.

A Dhaka Court sentenced 151 BDR men and a civilian to death, life terms to 158 BDR men and two civilians and varying jail terms to 256 others, mostly BDR men.

Historians and freedom fighters at an international seminar titled "1971: Genocide, Torture and the Liberation War" at Abdul Karim Shahitya Bisahrad Auditorium of Bangla Academy demanded that the BNP and JeI be banned from Bangladesh because JeI committed war crimes during the Liberation War and the BNP repatriated JeI in politics.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal while addressing an anti-militancy rally at Shariatpur Police Line blamed Israeli intelligence agency Mossad for playing role in the rise of militancy in Bangladesh.

An intelligence agency, in a report said the banned radical Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tahrir is taking advantage of the Rohingya crisis by exploiting popular sympathy to build support for itself.

Dhaka High Court uphold death for 139 out of 152 accused who were sentenced to death by a Dhaka court in a case filed over the killing of 74 army officers and civilians during the 2009 BDR mutiny.

Three JMB militants blew themselves up during an anti-terror operation by RAB at a remote char in Chapainawabganj District. Three IEDs, seven detonators, 12 packs of explosives gel and two pistols were recovered from the spot.

Abbas Sardar alias Khokon, a cadre of Sarbahara was killed in a shootout with Police in Rajbari District's Beninagar village. Police recovered one rifle, another firearm and five rounds of ammunition from the scene.

RAB arrested two militants of ABT in Dhaka city's Gendaria. A huge amount of bomb-making materials and jihadi books were also recovered from them.

RAB arrested two militants in Salimpur area of Chittagong District. A knife, several jihadi books and leaflets and were recovered from their possession.

A court in Dinajpur District indicted eight militants of Neo-JMB for the gun attack on Italian national Dr Piero Parolari on November 18 in 2015.

Unidentified gunmen shot dead Golam Kuddus Bhiku, (50), the executive director of Protyasha Samajkalyan Sangstha near his residence on the outskirts of Jessore town.

Police arrested four militants of Neo-JMB including its 'military commander' of the Northern Districts in Mokamtola Bazar area of Bogra District. Police also recovered a foreign pistol, 15 rounds of bullets, a magazine, four knives and a machete from their possession.

Police arrested Mohamad Nur Azam Siddique alias Yasir (38), a militant of JMB from Dhaka city's Sabujbagh area involved in recruiting new members for the extremist organization.

RAB arrested five militants of JMB from Dighalbag area in Habiganj District. During primary interrogation, the arrestees revealed their plans to deteriorate law and order and create anarchy targeting the Victory Day celebrations.

Police arrested two militants of Neo-JMB from Kashiagari Sluice Gate area of Naogaon District. Police also seized a few books on jihad from their possession.

Three militants of Neo-JMB were arrested from Mohakhali area in Dhaka city. 200 detonators, five bullets and a pistol were recovered from their possession.

Counterterrorism officials identified the three militants of Neo-JMB arrested from Mohakhali area in Dhaka city on December 13 as Abdus Samad alias Arif Mamu (29), founder of Neo-JMB; his father-in-law and JMB leader Ziadul Islam (45); and another militant Azizul Islam alias Mehedi (25).

CTTC officials said that Abdus Samad alias Arif Mamu (29), founder of Neo-JMB arrested from Mohakhali area in Dhaka city on December 13 recruited over 50 youths into militancy.

Five cadres of ICS were arrested in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat District while they were preparing to conduct sabotage.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaking at a discussion at Bangabandhu International Convention Centre marking Martyred Intellectuals Day and Victory Day in Dhaka city said that people would not allow the patrons of war criminals to assume office anymore.

Police in Jhalakathi District arrested a cadre of ICS for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and posting an objectionable photo on Facebook.

RAB arrested two militants of Ansar Al Islam at Araihajar in Narayanganj District. RAB recovered local weapons and leaflets inciting fanatic ideology from their possession.

RAB arrested two militants of Neo-JMB from the capital Dhaka city's Saidabad area. The arrestees are Mohamad Mizanur Rahman (37) and Ibrahim Khalil (30).

RAB revealed that Mizanur Rahman has been serving as the ameer of Neo-JMB in the Savar area since the arrest of Jasimuddin Rahmani- another militant leader. He married a Rohingya woman to spread militancy among the displaced Myanmar nationals staying in Bangladesh.

Kohinur Rahman alias Ketu (43), a 'regional leader' of PBCP was killed in a 'gunfight' with Police in Sadar upazila (sub-District) of Chuadanga District. Five Policemen were also injured in the incident. Police recovered one revolver, six bullets, six crude bombs and six knives from the spot.

RAB busted a FICN making factory in Dakkhin Keraniganj on the outskirts of Dhaka city. RAB recovered FICN worth INR 1 million and equipment used to make FICN.

In Chapainawabganj District, RAB arrested three militants of JMB at Kamardaha area. The arrestees are identified as Azibul Haque (53), Saiful Islam (35) and Tazamul Haque (46).

In Cox's Bazar District, RAB arrested JMB militant Sharful Awal (30) near Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhiya Upazila (sub-District).

In Dhaka city, RAB arrested three Ansar al Islam militants Ahmadullah Patwary alias Imran (21), Jabale Noor Siam alias Musaab (24) and Mufti Hossain Ahmed alias Hossain (32).

Police arrested a Majlis-e-Shura member of Neo-JMB during a raid in House Building area in Dhaka city.