The two Sri Lankan nationals who were among the hostages held by suspected IS terrorists in Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka have been identified.

Acting High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sesath Thambugala noted that steps have been taken to inform their relatives in Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile in the latest developments the two SL nationals who were among the IS hostages in Dhaka have been rescued and admitted to the Army hospital.

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