Dutch-Bangla chamber chief found dead

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Four days after going missing from Dhaka’s Dhanmondi, Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Hassan Khaled was found dead in Buriganga river today.
Hassan, 55, also the chief executive officer of New Era Trading, left his Dhanmondi home around 9:00am Saturday to buy medicines from a nearby shop but did not return.
This afternoon, his body was found floating in Keraniganj area of Buriganga river, Dhanmondi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Noor-a-Azam Miah told The Daily Star.
Details have not been obtained yet.
Until yesterday, police were clueless about Hassan’s whereabouts. They went through surveillance cameras in the neighbourhood but could not reach any definitive conclusion.
Hassan is one of the founders of the DBCCI, established in November 1999, and he has been involved in advocating bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the Netherlands.
He was residing on the third floor of the six-storey building in Dhanmondi House 45, Road 4/A over the last three years with his wife and daughter.

Militants shouted 'Allahu Akbar', black flags found

The ‘Jahaj Building at Road no. 5 in Dhaka’s Kalyanpur,’ where law enforcers during a special drive of the joint forces killed nine militants on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Photo: Shaheen Mollah.

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The militants shouted “Allahu Akbar” before they attacked the law enforcers during a special drive of the joint forces in Dhaka’s Kalyanpur today.
Police found “Allahu Akbar” inscribed black flags from the den, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia said while addressing a press briefing at his office.
Nine militants were left dead during the raid and one was caught alive.
Police recovered 13 handmade grenades, one sword, one pistol, seven magazines and bullets from the den, the DMP commissioner said.
The militants had rented the apartment on June 20 and had gathered there to carry out terror attacks, he claimed.
One police man was slightly injured in the operation, Mia said.
The militants were aged about 20, wore jeans and sneakers and were highly educated, he added.

Mia further added that police suspect these attackers belong to the same group that attacked the Gulshan café because similar kind of red handkerchiefs and backpacks were found. “Black dresses were also found there,” he added.
The militant detained from the spot with bullet injuries was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. He claimed to be a member of the Islamic State, DMCH police camp sources said earlier.

Aamir Khan to turn rapper for “Dangal”

Bollywood star Aamir Khan is going to attempt something no other Khan has done before. He will be 'rapping' for his upcoming film 'Dangal'. The actor, who has lent his vocals in the past, to the track 'Aati Kya Khandala' in the film 'Ghulam', will reportedly take over the microphone once again for his wrestling-themed film. Reports state that Aamir will soon be recording a rap number that will be used for the film's promotions. The actor will first record the song before beginning shooting for the video. The track has been composed by Pritam, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and will feature only Aamir at vocals. Living up to his 'Mr Perfectionist' title, Aamir has already begun practice sessions and is working hard to perfect the song.
Source: Time of India