Dhaka Attack Death Toll

Bangladesh firefighters said Friday that glaring safety lapses were responsible for a Dhaka restaurant blaze that killed 45 people, with more deaths likely among those rushed to hospital in critical condition.

Seven Japanese citizens have been confirmed dead in the attack by Islamist terrorists in Bangladesh's capital, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said today.

Bangladesh firefighters said Friday that glaring safety lapses were responsible for a Dhaka restaurant blaze that killed 45 people, with more deaths likely among those rushed to hospital in critical condition.

Seven Japanese citizens have been confirmed dead in the attack by Islamist terrorists in Bangladesh's capital, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said today.