Dhaka, July 4 -- Paying deep tribute to the victims of the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery terrorist attack, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam has said Bangladesh continues to pursue a 'zero tolerance policy' against terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and remains 'steadfast' in strengthening its cooperation with all the international partners.

"As we honour the memory of the victims, their unfortunate sacrifices have emboldened our resolve and we are determined to create a world free from terrorism," he said while speaking at a commemoration event at the residence of Antonio Alessandro, the Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh on July 1.

The Ambassador of Italy hosted at his Residence the annual ceremony in remembrance of the victim...