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Security personnel reacts near the Holey Artisan restaurant after gunmen attacked the upscale cafe, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 2, 2016. REUTERS/Mohammd Ponir Hossain


National Mourning over Dhaka Victims

National Mourning over Dhaka Victims

Dhaka-Bangladeshis held a national mourning ceremony for the civilians killed in a terrorist attack last week. The video showed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during the memorial paying her respect to the victims and placing flowers over the coffins. Twenty people, most...
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Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina (C) reacts during a tribute ceremony to the victims of the 01 July hostage taking at the Holey Artisan Bakery, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 04 July 2016. Reuters


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Security personnel are seen near the Holey Artisan restaurant hostage site, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 2, 2016. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain


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Two owners of Tazreen Fashions, Delwar Hossain, center left, and his wife, Mahmuda Akter, right, are escorted by security personnel to a court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Sunday, February 9, 2014. (AP Photo)


Owners surrender over Bangladesh factory fire

Owners surrender over Bangladesh factory fire

Dhaka, AP—The two owners of a Bangladesh garment factory who are facing homicide charges for a 2012 fire that killed 112 workers surrendered to a court Sunday. The factory outside the capital, Dhaka, which produced clothing for big retailers including Wal-Mart, had no...
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A Bangladeshi voter gets help from a policeman and an usher in finding her polling booth at a voting station in Dhaka on January 5, 2014. Bangladesh voted on January 5 in a violence-plagued election that will end in certain victory for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after the opposition boycotted the “farcical” contest (AFP PHOTO / Roberto SCHMIDT)


At least 11 killed in Bangladesh election violence

At least 11 killed in Bangladesh election violence

Dhaka, Associated Press—Police in Bangladesh fired at protesters and opposition activists torched more than 100 polling stations Sunday during a national election boycotted by the opposition and described as flawed by the international community. At least 11 people...