Police exchanged gunfire with attackers in a diplomatic zone of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Here's what we know:
- Gunmen are holding about 20 people hostage at Holey Artisan Bakery, a cafe popular with expatriates, cafe owner Sumon Reza told CNN.
- An officer in charge of a nearby police station was shot dead, Maruf Hasan of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police said.
- Police are trying to find out the demands of the gunmen, an officer in Dhaka tells CNN.
- Assailants have thrown grenades at police, a source at the scene said.
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