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Exclusive: Bangladesh Bank hackers compromised SWIFT software, warning to be issued
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The attackers who stole $81 million from the Bangladesh central bank probably hacked into software from the SWIFT financial platform that is at the heart of the global financial system, said security researchers at British defense contractor BAE Systems.
#US Embassy issues warning as gunfire reported in #Bangladesh
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Gunfire reported in Bangladeshi capital
U.S. embassy told people to shelter in place.
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Update: Gunmen take around 20 hostages in #Bangladesh https://t.co/Xc3iZbFfRY Credit @JewishNews
#ISIS jihadis who slaughtered 20 people in #Bangladesh cafe were known to police
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Islamic State jihadis who slaughtered 20 people in Bangladesh cafe were known to police
Seven gunmen stormed a cafe in Dhaka on Friday, killing 20 diners and two police officers during a 12-hour standoff with officers. Police said nine Italians, seven Japanese, two Bangladeshis, an India
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The Express Tribune
Hostage-takers were from Bangladesh group, not Islamic State: minister
Minister says all of the attackers were well-educated and most came from wealthy families
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#Bangladesh officials visit #Manila to seek recovery of bank heist money
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Exclusive: Bangladesh officials visit Manila to seek recovery of bank heist money
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Officials from the Bangladesh central bank are visiting Manila this week to pressure the authorities in the Philippines to find ways to return the $63 million that is still missing out of the funds stolen from its account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New…
#ISIS Sending Members to #Bangladesh, #Indonesia, #Malaysia, #China
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Bangladesh official says flight headed to #Dubai made emergency landing in Chittagong, #Bangladesh, after hijack attempt
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At Least 25 Die in Office Tower Fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh
A #Fire broke out on Thursday in a large office tower in #Dhaka, the capital of #Bangladesh, killing at least 25 people and injuring several dozen others, officials said. Videos circulating on social media showed large flames burning through the 24-story building, F.R. Tower. On the ground, witnesses said several people had fallen while trying to descend using cables along the periphery of the building.
Officer Khurshid Anwar of the Bangladesh Fire Service said that 21 firefighting units had been dispatched to douse the blaze, which was brought under control late Thursday afternoon. Of the 25 people who died, he said, 19 were found inside the building in the evening. Among the dead was a Sri Lankan citizen. At least 70 others were injured, and he warned that the death toll could increase. The cause of the fire was still unknown as of Thursday evening.
A #Fire broke out on Thursday in a large office tower in #Dhaka, the capital of #Bangladesh, killing at least 25 people and injuring several dozen others, officials said. Videos circulating on social media showed large flames burning through the 24-story building, F.R. Tower. On the ground, witnesses said several people had fallen while trying to descend using cables along the periphery of the building.
Officer Khurshid Anwar of the Bangladesh Fire Service said that 21 firefighting units had been dispatched to douse the blaze, which was brought under control late Thursday afternoon. Of the 25 people who died, he said, 19 were found inside the building in the evening. Among the dead was a Sri Lankan citizen. At least 70 others were injured, and he warned that the death toll could increase. The cause of the fire was still unknown as of Thursday evening.