The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury has strongly condemned the bombings in Hyderabad, but rejected Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Rajasekhara Reddy's allegation that Bangladeshi terrorist outfit was behind the Saturday's blast

"This is baseless and we will contest any wrong allegation," the Adviser told reporters at the Foreign Ministry this (Sunday) afternoon.

He said Bangladesh must uphold its interest and would never retreat from it

Meanwhile, in a leter to Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukharjee, the Adviser condemned the bombings in the strongest terms and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives.

"Such abhorrent violence is a blot on the conscience of humanity," he said, adding: "Our thoughts today are with those who lost their dear ones in this dastardly act"