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Terrorist attack in a diplomatic center of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Around 8:30PM local time; 6 to 8 men wielding guns, swords, and explosives stormed a bakery, killing several police and taking foreign & domestic hostages.
Reports say there are 40+ injured (source: CNN), and at least 2 dead(source: Local Law Enforcment). There are claims that there are 20 dead - This is unconfirmed at this time. The two confirmed dead are first responders K.I.A.; 30 of the injuries are police.
There are 20-30 hostages right now.
Explosions reported around 10:30PM local time.
U.S. Embassy says all of their personnel are safe.
ISIS has taken credit for the attack, as well as several other Islamic Extremist groups.
Those seeking to donate blood should go to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Updates will be slow - Local Officials have urged news agencies to stop live reporting! /u/KerbalGoBoom
Timely post.