Ansar pledges allegiance to Al Qaeda, while Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen claims it represents Islamic State. Spate of murdersBangladesh has seen a spate of murders in recent months claimed by Islamic State and al Qaeda on liberals, gays, foreigners and religious minorities. Islamic State had claimed more attacks in Bangladesh than in Pakistan or Afghanistan, he said. Authorities in Dhaka said they were still verifying claims of the international terror group. The attack marks an escalation in the militant violence that has hit the traditionally moderate Muslim-majority nation with increasing frequency in recent months.

Source: dna July 02, 2016 18:33 UTC