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Suspected Islamist militant killed in Bangladesh raid

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NEW DELHI -- A suspected Islamist militant was killed in an explosion inside a hotel in Bangladesh's capital during a raid Tuesday on an alleged hideout.

 

Police chief A.K.M. Shahidul Hoque said that the man died in the explosion during the raid that began early Tuesday.

 

Police identified the man as Saiful Islam, a college student. Details of his allegiance to any Islamist groups were not immediately clear.

 

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