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    A suspected jihadist armed with several knives was thought to be heading towards Downing Street when he was dramatically arrested by armed police, security sources have revealed. The 27-year-old man was carrying a rucksack containing at least three knives when he was detained "following a stop and search as part of an ongoing operation", police said. The ‘lone wolf’ suspect had been under close surveillance when counter-terrorism officers ordered his immediate detention as he came within 300 yards of the gates of the Prime Minister’s residence. It is understood that the suspect’s family had become concerned about his behaviour and reported him to the authorities several weeks ago. Investigators believe he was about to launch an attack. The 27-year-old man, dressed head to ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to make sure that common people do not fall victims to unnecessary torture and oppression during their duties. “You all must give attention to the fact that common people do not suffer in anyway...they must not face any unnecessary torture and oppression...,” she said. The Prime Minister said this while speaking at the PM‟s Special Darbar marking the 13th founding anniversary of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at its Kurmitola headquarters. She also asked the members of the elite force to work more sincerely to ensure safety to public life and property. Belarus yesterday expressed its interest to set up a joint commission on trade and economy to further boost the economic relations with Bangladesh. Vi...