File photo of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar AlamDeath toll likely to rise, says the Bangladesh envoy to AustraliaTwo persons of Bangladesh origin have been killed and five others injured during Friday’s terror attacks at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has confirmed. He on Saturday said that three others of Bangladesh origin were still missing following the deadly attacks that left 49 people killed. “The information earlier was disseminated based on conversations with the expatriates, but now it has been confirmed that two Bangladeshis were killed,” clarified State Minister Shahriar. Meanwhile, confirming the death toll, High Commissioner to Australia Sufiur Rahman told the Dhaka Tribune that the death toll could rise. State Minister Shahriar also said that Bangladesh government would provide all necessary assistance to bring the bodies back if their families want.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 16, 2019 09:22 UTC