B'desh condemns Hyderabad blasts, rejects CM Reddy's allegations

Dhaka, Aug 26 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury condemned the bombings in Hyderabad but rejected Andra Pradesh Chief Minister YSR Reddy's allegation that Bangladeshi terrorist outfit was behind the heinous act.

'' This is baseless and we will contest any wrong allegation,'' the advisor told reporters at the Foreign Ministry this afternoon.

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

Meanwhile, in a letter to Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukharjee, Dr Chowdhury condemned the bombings in the strongest terms and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

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