Two officers killed in Bangladesh attack linked to IS, hostages taken

A group of up to nine attackers took hostages inside a restaurant frequented by both locals and foreigners in a diplomatic zone in Bangladesh's capital, local media reported.

Two officers killed in Bangladesh attack linked to IS, hostages taken

Update: Islamic State extremists say they're behind a restaurant attack in the capital of Bangladesh.

Two officers have been killed by attackers holding hostages in a restaurant in Dhaka, Bangladesh, police said.

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