Ashkona
Ashkona is a neighborhood in Dakkhinkhan, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.[1][2]
History[edit]
In 2008 International khatme-nabuwat movement tried to take over the Ahmadiyya mosque in Ashkona.[3] In 2017 the headquarters of Rapid Action Battalion was attacked by a suicide bomber.[4] Islamic State claimed responsibility of the attack.[5]
Establishments[edit]
- Ashkona Hajj camp is a residence facility for Hajj pilgrims near Shahjalal International airport.[6]
- Imam Training Academy.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "2 militants killed in Ashkona raid". The Daily Star. 2016-12-24. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ "IS claims responsibility for Ashkona suicide blast". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
- ^ Bergner, Jeffrey T. (2008-08-01). Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2008: Vols. I and II: Joint Committee Print, U. S. House of Representatives and U. S. Senate. DIANE Publishing. p. 2279. ISBN 9781437905229.
- ^ "'Suicide blast' kills 'bomber' at Dhaka Rab barracks". The Daily Star. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
- ^ "IS claims responsibility for Ashkona suicide blast". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
- ^ "No hajj for 200 pilgrims". The Daily Star. 2014-09-30. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ Ameen, Md Nurul (2003-01-01). Success Stories. United Nations Population Fund. p. 21.
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