At least two Bangladeshis are reportedly among the hostages killed by gunmen who attacked a restaurant slaughtering at least 20 people, mostly foreign nationals.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that 13 hostages have been rescued alive from the café in Gulshan-2 that was attacked by armed gunmen on Friday night.
State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid has said Bangladesh is working hard to get back the trust of Italians following the deadly Holey Artisan Bakery attack.
Controversial televangelist Zakir Naik, who has an arrest warrant issued for him in India, has been granted citizenship by Saudi Arabia, reports the Middle East Monitor.
The court has again extended the deadline for police to submit their investigation report on the deadly terror attack on Holey Artisan Bakery on Monday.