Terrorist attack in Bangladesh kills at least 20 people
Security forces in Bangladesh ended a siege at a restaurant in the capital Dhaka
At least twenty people have been killed in a terrorist attack in Bangladesh.
They were taken hostage during a siege at a restaurant in the capital, Dhaka.
Thirteen others have been freed and six gunmen were killed as security forces stormed the cafe which is popular with foreigners and diplomats.
Islamic State claims it carried out the attack.
Khairul Alam's nephew was texting from inside the cafe.
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