Monday, 16 June 2025
Dhaka attack : 2 Lankans unharmed

Dhaka attack : 2 Lankans unharmed

The two Sri Lankan nationals are among the hostages rescued after Bangladesh forces stormed a restaurant where heavily armed militants held dozens of people hostage for 10 hours Saturday morning in the capital, Dhaka.

The two Sri Lankans have been rescued and are unharmed, the Sri Lankan mission in Dhaka has confirmed to media.

Meanwhile, according to the BBC, Bangladeshi troops have said they have cleared the cafe where the incident had taken place.

The militant group Islamic State (IS) has said it carried out the attack.

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