Nine killed in bomb blast in Bangladesh church
( 2001-06-03 15:14 ) (7 )

At least nine people were killed and 13 wounded when a bomb exploded during Sunday prayers at a church at Baniarchar in southwestern Bangladesh, government officials said.

"Nine people have been killed and 13 wounded in the blast during the Sunday prayer at Baniarchar Christian mission," said an official with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's office.

It was not known who was responsible.

He said Hasina immediately ordered an investigation into the incident and asked army explosive experts to visit the area, which is near her Gopalgonj hometown.

Baniarchar is about 230 km (145 miles) from Dhaka.