Gulistan blast: Death toll rises to 20
More than 100 people were also injured in the explosion at a building in Dhaka's Siddikbazar.
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At least 17 killed, over 100 hurt in Gulistan explosion
The fire service could not immediately provide the cause behind the huge explosion.
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