Dhaka, March 16 -- Bangladesh is awaiting India's response to its request for consular access to three suspects arrested in Kolkata over the killing of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a leader of the Inqilab Moncho.

Speaking to reporters at the foreign ministry on Monday afternoon, Shama Obaed Islam, state minister for foreign affairs, said Dhaka had formally sought consular access for the detainees.

"We are in communication with Kolkata and with India. Our government is making every effort to obtain consular access to those arrested and bring them back," she said.

She added that the home ministry was also involved in the process.

"The home ministry has work to do in this regard and they are carrying it out. We had earlier requested consular a...