Bangladesh, July 2 -- Bangladesh on Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack, the deadliest terrorist incident in the country's history, with solemn tributes to the 22 victims and renewed reflection on how the tragedy ultimately strengthened ties with Japan.

Family members, friends and well-wishers in Bangladesh and abroad observed the anniversary through commemorative events and personal tributes to those who lost their lives in the attack on 1 July 2016.

Armed militants stormed the upscale Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka's Gulshan diplomatic enclave, taking dozens of hostages and carrying out an attack that shocked the nation and the international community.Language Resources

Twenty-two people were killed,...